Syria vs Japan Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

On Tuesday, Syria and Japan will compete for three points in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
The game is being held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, but Syria is the official host.

The 'home side' is coming off a 1-0 home victory over Korea DPR last week. Omar Al Somah's 37th-minute penalty proved decisive between the two teams.

Meanwhile, Japan easily defeated Myanmar at home, winning 5-0. Ayase Ueda was the show's star, inspiring the rout with a hat-trick, while Daichi Kamada and Ritsu Doan also scored.

Syria vs Japan prediction – 21st November 2023

Here is our prediction for Syria vs Japan, as the two teams who won their first group B games face off in World Cup qualification. It appears to be a one-sided affair, with Japan leading the group after a 5-0 win over Myanmar and sitting 75 places higher in the FIFA rankings than their opponents.

Betting tips for Syria vs Japan

Japan to win both halves

• Japan have been leading at half time in each of their previous five games
• Japan has won all of their previous seven matches
• Syria have failed to win three of their last five home encounters

Japan to score 4+ goals

• Japan have scored at least four goals in six of their last seven games
• Syria have just two clean sheets from their previous 10 matches
• Japan managed 31 shots in their last game against Myanmar

Syria vs Japan latest odds

The theory that Japan is the overwhelming favorite is clearly supported by bookmakers, with some offering odds as low as 1/9 for the dominant Asian country to win and pick up another crucial three points.

Prediction: Syria 0-4 Japan

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