Indonesia vs Japan Prediction | World Cup Qualifiers

Match Preview

• Tournament: World Cup Qualifiers
• Kick-off: Tomorrow, 21:00
• Predicted Score: Indonesia 1-3 Japan

Japan’s perfect record in Group C was shattered last month when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Australia. However, despite that setback, Japan remains firmly in control of the group, sitting atop the standings with a strong lead. Tomorrow, they face an Indonesia side that has yet to register a win in the qualifiers.

World Cup Qualifiers STANDINGS GROUP C

Indonesia Preview: Facing Tough Odds

Indonesia has had a challenging journey in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers so far. Despite being winless in their four games, the Indonesian team has managed to secure three draws, earning them three points. While this gives them a slim chance of reaching the top four, they remain just two points behind fourth-place Bahrain. Although this upcoming match against Japan feels like an uphill battle, Indonesia knows they must find a way to secure a win to keep their hopes alive.

Japan Preview: Strong Attack, Strong Record

Japan, on the other hand, has been in formidable form, scoring 15 goals in their opening four matches. Their attacking prowess has been on full display, with the Blue Samurai scoring an average of more than three goals per game. Even though their 1-1 draw with Australia in the last round wasn’t ideal, it wasn’t a disaster either. Japan still leads Group C and has a five-point cushion over third-place Australia. With another win, Japan can extend their lead to 13 points, further solidifying their place at the top of the table.

Key Player Updates

• Indonesia: New addition Kevin Diks, a former Netherlands U-21 defender, has been called up and could make his debut for Indonesia in this match. His inclusion strengthens Indonesia’s defensive options.
• Japan: Japan will be without striker Yuya Osako due to injury. His absence will likely see Celtic’s Kyogo Furuhashi take the forward role.

Indonesia Predicted Line-up (5-4-1):

• Goalkeeper: Pes
• Defenders: Walsh, Diks, Amat, Izes, Patinama
• Midfielders: Suleiman, Jena, Haye, Olatmangoen
• Forward: Struck

Japan Predicted Line-up (3-4-3):

• Goalkeeper: Suzuki
• Defenders: Itakura, Taniguchi, Machida
• Midfielders: Doan, Endo, Kamada, Mitoma
• Forwards: Minamino, Kyogo, Kubo

Head-to-Head: Japan Dominates

• Indonesia’s recent form: Indonesia has been tough at home, losing just one of their last five World Cup qualifiers on home soil (3 wins, 1 draw).
• Japan’s dominance away: Japan has won all seven of their recent away qualifiers, keeping clean sheets in every match. They have been imperious on foreign turf, winning 11 of their last 12 away World Cup qualifiers, conceding just one goal in that stretch.
• Recent meetings: In the last 10 encounters between Japan and Indonesia, Japan has won 6 times, drawn 2, and lost 2.

Key Statistics

• Indonesia’s home form: In their previous five World Cup qualifiers at home, Indonesia has kept four clean sheets and scored a total of 24 goals in five matches.
• Japan’s away form: Japan is on a 16-match unbeaten streak in World Cup qualifiers, winning 14 of those matches and drawing 2. Their only loss since 2021 was a 0-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia in October 2021.

Prediction: Japan to Secure Comfortable Win

Given Japan’s superior squad, depth, and offensive firepower, they are heavy favorites to win this match. While Indonesia has proven to be resilient at home, Japan’s relentless attacking style and solid defense make them a strong contender to secure a comfortable victory. With no major injuries in the squad (except for Osako), Japan is expected to dominate possession and create multiple scoring opportunities. The Blue Samurai should win this one with a scoreline of 3-1, with Indonesia struggling to match the pace and skill of their opponents.

Final Score Prediction: Indonesia 1-3 Japan