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Japan and Brazil renew their rivalry when they meet at the Singapore National Stadium on Saturday in an international friendly that offers both sides an opportunity to assess their options ahead of the next set of competitive matches.
The Samurai Blue have enjoyed an encouraging run since their World Cup elimination, recording three victories and a penalty-shootout success in their last four friendly matches, while the Selecao have scored nine goals across three games since returning to action in September.
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Japan vs. Brazil key stats
- Brazil have scored nine goals in their three friendlies against Australia and India in September and October.
- Japan beat Brazil 3-2 in a friendly in October 2025, before losing 2-1 to the Selecao in the 2026 World Cup.
- Japan have scored at least twice in each of their last two friendly matches.
- Six of the last nine meetings between them have seen over 3.5 goals scored.
Japan vs. Brazil preview: Can Japan get revenge against Brazil?
Japan vs Brazil — Tale of the Tape
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Japan head into Saturday's encounter in encouraging form, having responded positively to their World Cup disappointment with a series of impressive performances against international opposition.
Hajime Moriyasu's side were eliminated in the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup after losing 2-1 to Brazil, conceding a late goal after taking the lead in the contest.
However, the Samurai Blue have since shown that they remain a dangerous attacking side, particularly against teams from outside Asia.
Their return to action in September brought a 3-1 victory over Uruguay, before they followed that result with a 2-1 success against Venezuela.
Japan then faced Ecuador in October, playing out a goalless draw before winning 5-4 on penalties, while their most recent outing ended in a 2-1 victory over New Zealand.
Those results mean Japan have avoided defeat in their four friendly matches since the World Cup, scoring eight goals and conceding just three across those encounters.
The Samurai Blue will take confidence from their recent attacking performances, although the absence of some important players could make Saturday's assignment more difficult.
Moriyasu's 28-man squad does not include Ayase Ueda, who has been in excellent form for the national side, while Kaoru Mitoma and Takehiro Tomiyasu are also unavailable due to injuries.
Brazil, meanwhile, will be looking to continue their positive run under Carlo Ancelotti as they prepare for another international friendly outside South America.
The Selecao suffered disappointment at the 2026 World Cup, where they were eliminated by Norway in the last 16, just over a week after defeating Japan in the previous round.
Ancelotti's side returned to action in September with a 1-1 draw against Australia, before responding with a 4-2 victory over the same opponents four days later.
Brazil then rounded off their October fixtures with an emphatic 4-0 victory against India, with Estevao Willian and Pedro scoring in the first half before Samuel Lino added two more goals after the break.
The Selecao have therefore scored nine goals in their three friendlies since the World Cup, demonstrating the attacking depth available to Ancelotti despite his continued experimentation with the squad.
Brazil will also take confidence from their recent record against Japan, having won the most recent meeting between the nations in June.
However, the South Americans will be aware that Japan have already demonstrated their ability to trouble them, having come from two goals behind to claim a memorable 3-2 friendly victory in October 2025.
Ancelotti has selected a youthful 26-man squad for the November fixtures, with several established players missing from the travelling group.
Alisson Becker, Marquinhos and Matheus Cunha are among the notable names not included, while Joao Pedro is unavailable as he continues his recovery from injury.
Japan vs. Brazil form guide & betting tips
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| 8 | Goals For | 12 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 6 |
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Whispers predicts: Japan 1-2 Brazil
Japan have shown that they can compete with strong international opposition, but Brazil's attacking depth and quality give them a slight advantage heading into Saturday's encounter.
The Selecao have also won the most recent meeting between the nations, making Brazil win at 1.81 (81/100) a reasonable selection.
Japan have scored at least twice in each of their last four friendlies, while Brazil have netted nine times in their three matches since September. With both sides possessing several attacking options, over 2.5 goals at 1.68 (17/25) and both teams to score – Yes at 1.63 (63/100) are also appealing options.
> Both teams to score at 1.63 (63/100 | Likelihood: High
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.68 (17/25) | Likelihood: Medium
> Brazil win at 1.81 (81/100
> Correct score: Japan 1-2 Brazil at 7.20 (31/5)