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Japan is a favorite to win its game against Sweden, according to several sports-focused websites, but the task is not as easy because, again, this is the World Cup.
Japan is facing off against Sweden in a thrilling game tonight at 12 a.m. Moroccan time. The two teams are part of Group F, which also includes the Netherlands and Tunisia—both are also playing today at the same time.
Opta Analyst’s supercomputer expects Japan to be the favorite, with a 52.7% chance compared to Sweden’s 22.2%.
Japan started its World Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands. The Japanese side also found Tunisia’s net four times during their group stage game on June 21, defeating them 4-0.
Starting XI for the Japanese side could include Z. Suzuki, J Suzuki, T. Tomiyasu, R. Doan, K. Sano, K. Nakamura, J. Ito, D. Maeda, D. Kamada, and A. Ueda.
For Sweden, Potter is expected to call up K. Nordfeldt, V. Nilsson Lindeloef, G. Lagerbieelke, I. Hien, Y. Ayari, A. Elanga, G. Gudmundsson, J. Karlstroem, L. Bergvall, A. Isak, and V. Gyoekeres.
Sweden won its tournament opener 5-1 against Tunisia, which has been experiencing a humiliating campaign in this World Cup.
But Sweden went on to concede a thumping 5-1 defeat in its second game against the Netherlands.
Opta Analyst said it sees Sweden assigned a 91.5% probability as Group F’s top three sides look set to advance.
beIN Sports is expected to air the game alongside Fox on TV. Fox will also stream the game on Fox One and Fox Sports.
