June 4, 2025
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Australia vs Japan Betting Tips & Predictions
Wednesday | 23:10 UTC | Opus Stadium | World Cup Qualifier
Australia take on Japan in a crucial Group D clash in the 2026 AFC FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Socceroos are closing in on a spot at the finals, while the already-qualified Blue Samurai arrive with a rotated squad.
After a slow start, Australia have found form with back-to-back wins including a 2-0 victory over China. Sitting second in the group, 4 points from their final 2 matches will seal their place at the World Cup. Graham Arnold’s men have netted 13 times in 8 qualifiers and will hope to capitalise on home advantage.
Japan, meanwhile, remain unbeaten in Group D and top the table with a seven-point cushion. A 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia last time out maintained their dominance, though manager Hajime Moriyasu is expected to test his squad depth now qualification is assured.
Australia vs Japan Betting Preview: Odds, Lineups, Stats
Mega Dice price Australia at 2.60 to win, with Japan slight outsiders at 2.90. The draw is available at 3.00.
Japan have the historical edge in this rivalry with 6 wins and 6 draws from 14 meetings, including a 1-1 result earlier in the group.
Australia vs Japan Betting Preview: Players to Watch
🔥 Martin Boyle has been in blistering form with 20 goals for Hibernian this season. Playing alongside Brandon Borrello, he’s 3.50 to score anytime.
🌟 Daichi Kamada brings midfield scoring power for Japan and could combine with Keito Nakamura to get the visitors on the scoresheet, priced at 5.50.
Australia vs Japan Predicted Lineups
Australia: Ryan; Geria, Degenek, Burgess, Miller; O’Neill, Teague, Behich; Boyle, Borrello, Duke
Japan: Suzuki; Machida, Seko, Watanabe, Takai; Nakamura, Kamada, Endo; Kubo, Machino, Hosoya
Australia vs Japan Betting Tips & Predictions
✅ Both Teams To Score – 1.92
✅ Australia To Win – 2.60
✅ Martin Boyle to score anytime – 3.50
Both teams have scored in 10 of their last 14 meetings. Australia’s recent home form also points to goals – they’ve scored in both halves in 4 of their last 6 games.
Odds are correct at time of writing.
