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Japan vs Myanmar prediction – 16th November 2023
Here is our Japan vs Myanmar prediction, as Group B of the AFC qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway. It's a true mismatch on paper, with Japan being overwhelming favourites and Myanmar lying 140 places below them in FIFA's current official rankings.
Finished
5
-0
Japan - Myanmar
Asia – World Cup Qualifying
1st Round
Betting tips for Japan vs Myanmar
Japan to win
- Japan have only lost one of their last eight games
- Myanmar have won just one of their previous five matches
- Japan have won the three previous outings against Myanmar
Over 4.5 goals
- Japan have scored four goals in three of their last four games
- Japan have kept just one clean sheet in their past five games.
- Japan have scored 18 goals over the course of their last five home encounters
Japan vs Myanmar latest odds
As can be seen below, bookmakers are universally predicting that Japan will be runaway winners this week, with some placing odds of 1/100 on them to come out victorious.
Head to Head
28/05/21
Asia - World Cup Qualifying AWC
Japan
Myanmar
10
0
10/09/19
Asia - World Cup Qualifying AWC
Myanmar
Japan
0
2
Last Five - Japan
21/11/23
Asia - World Cup Qualifying AWC
Syria
Japan
0
5
W
16/11/23
Asia - World Cup Qualifying AWC
Myanmar
Japan
0
5
W
17/10/23
International Match International
Tunisia
Japan
0
2
W
13/10/23
International Match International
Canada
Japan
1
4
W
12/09/23
International Match International
Turkey
Japan
2
4
W
Last Five - Myanmar
21/11/23
Asia - World Cup Qualifying AWC
North Korea
Myanmar
6
1
L
16/11/23
Asia - World Cup Qualifying AWC
Japan
Myanmar
5
0
L
17/10/23
Asia - World Cup Qualifying AWC
Macau
Myanmar
0
0
D
12/10/23
Asia - World Cup Qualifying AWC
Macau
Myanmar
1
5
W
11/09/23
International Match International
Nepal
Myanmar
0
1
W
Japan vs Myanmar Predicted lineups & form guide
Japan
Predicted Lineup – Osako (GK), Maikum, Tomiyasu, Itakura, Nakayama, Endo, Morita, Ito, Kubo, Hatate, Furuhashi
Myanmar
Predicted Lineup – Naign (GK), H. Win, Kyaw, Lin, Soe, T. Win, Naing, Kyaw, Maung, M. Aung, Than
Confirmed lineups will appear here around 60 minutes before kickoff.
Player to watch: Kyogo Furuhashi
Japan ran out comfortable and very impressive 2-0 winners against Tunisia in an international friendly back in October. This was thanks to goals from Celtic man, Kyogo Furuhashi and also veteran Junya Ito. This was their first clean sheet in five games, putting them in a good place to kick off their World Cup qualifying campaign.
Each of Furuhashi's four prior goalscoring internationals have seen Japan win by 2+ goals, with an earth-shattering 14-0 demolition of Mongolia amongst them.
Japan vs Myanmar prediction – the final word
Japan's form and calibre of talent on show is likely to be too much for Myanmar, so a Japan win with over 4.5 total goals should be a great option.
Also, see more football betting tips that will help you make the most of today's games!
Written by Aaron Hindhaugh
