International Friendly-Japan VS Canada

 

 

Team Analysis

marking the second time in less than a year the two teams have faced each other in an international friendly, with the Canucks winning the previous meeting between the two, 2-1 in November 2022.

Maintaining Japan's recent high level of play is likely to be a focus for Hajime Moriyasu's men ahead of upcoming friendlies before World Cup qualifying begins next month.

conceding three unanswered goals to Haiti in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Gold Cup, Canada has not lost a game in 90 minutes when leading in the second half, despite being just one minute away from beating the USA in the quarterfinals. The final Gold Cup before an own goal from Scott Kennedy forced a penalty that the Canucks ultimately lost.

 

odds analysis

Defensively, Canada has looked relatively poor of late against weaker opponents in their area, and it won't be easy to contain a unit as creative as Japan, who are scoring goals at an alarming rate.

 

Conclusion

Japan wins.

Concacaf Gold-Canada VS Cuba

 

 

Team Analysis:

Canada still has a chance to qualify for the knockout stage after getting two draws in the group stage. They are currently ranked 33rd in FIFA, having won three consecutive matches before losing 2-0 to the United States in the Nations League final. They have won all six matches against Cuba in their history.

 

Cuba is the 166th ranked team in the FIFA rankings, and is the weaker team with one goal and five goals conceded in two group stage defeats. Poor offense is their biggest problem, and they failed to score in three consecutive games before their 1-4 loss to Guadeloupe in the last match.

 

Odd Analysis：

The handicap has been opened at 2/2.5 giving by Canada and now raised to 2.5 in some bookmakers, which shows the great confidence for them to get an easy big win. We also follow this trend to pick the host win the handicap.

 

Conclusion Canada AH 2.5

​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