​International Friendly -- Japan vs Canada Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

On Thursday, Japan and visiting rivals Canada square off at Al Maktoum Stadium in a friendly match.

 

Japan

With Germany and Spain in Group E along with Costa Rica, Japan has been dealt a difficult hand as they prepare for their seventh consecutive trip to the finals. Hajime Moriyasu's team has improved defensively since losing to Tunisia 3-0 in the Kirin Cup final, recording five straight shutouts.

 

Canada

 

The 36-year wait to compete in the finals is almost ended. Prepare to play on the greatest platform in football with this Canadian team. As only six of the players selected are currently 30 years of age or older, John Herdman finalised his roster on Sunday, focusing more on youth heading into the finals.

 

Prediction

The forthcoming meeting's favourite is thought to be Japan. However, Canada is currently rarely noticeably lower class. But it's obvious that the composition is unbalanced. Individual players might, however, bring the squad down with them. Goals should therefore be anticipated from both parties at the upcoming meeting.

 

 

Pick: BTTS

​International Friendly -- Saudi Arabia vs USA Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

Tuesday's friendly match between Saudi Arabia and the USA at Spain's Estadio Nueva Condomina.

 

Saudi Arabia

Ecuador held The Green to a scoreless draw. Saudi Arabia scored 34 goals during their 2022 qualifying campaign, the fewest of the six Asian countries who qualified for Qatar. They may be having trouble scoring goals, but they have played solid defense for conceding one goal or fewer in 11 of their previous 12 games.

 

USA

The US suffered their first defeat in five games, falling to Japan 2-0. Many people are still unsure about who will start as the USA's number nine when their World Cup campaign gets off, given they have only been able to score one goal or less in three of their past four games. They had won their previous 34 out of their previous 39 games.

 

Prediction

The most recent games between opposing teams were dull. This is particularly true of Saudi Arabia, which have gone three games without scoring. In their recent meeting with Japan, the USA also have no objectives. There is a low likelihood that the future game will be a success.

 

 

Pick: Under 2.5 Goals

​International Friendly -- Mexico vs Peru Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

Peru will play Mexico on Saturday in an international friendly at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

 

Mexico

Mexico have only managed two wins in their past seven games across all competitions. They will be anticipated to get through the group stage of this World Cup as they rate ninth in the FIFA rankings. They may had trouble finding talent in the offensive third over the summer, as evidenced by the fact that they had only won one of their previous five games overall and had scored only one on three occasions.

 

Peru

Peru did not make it to Qatar after losing 5-4 on penalties against Australia. Looking back at their campaign, Peru lost two chances to advance straight to the finals out of South America. On matchday two, they let a 2-1 lead against Brazil slip away before losing 4-2.

 

Prediction

Mexico appear to be much more talented than Peru, but the Gold Cup runners-up have struggled to be reliable and proficient in the final third. Peru are well-organized at the back, and this poise, along with a skilled shot-blocker, should be enough to hold El Tri at bay, even though we don't think the Peruvians will generate much of their own offense during the assault.

 

Pick: Mexico Draw No Bet

Serbia have won nine of their last thirteen games overall, going undefeated in 11 of them. They have triumphed in four of their previous five home games as well. The Swedes have lost their last three games and they had lost nine of their previous twelve road excursions. These observations suggest that Serbia will triumph this weekend.