Duel between South Korea vs Japan is shaping to be one of those spectacles where recent results flies out the window. Underway
South Korea’s been all over the shop, their performances swinging from brilliant to head-scratching. Meanwhile, Japan’s fighting through a tough stretch, their rearguard looking porous.
Checking past games, it’s a mixed bag. South Korea’s had the upper hand lately, but footy’s got a short memory.
Personal take: Each teams’ve got problems. South Korea’s engine room’s sputtering, while Japan’s attack needs a killer instinct.
In terms of the East Asian Championship Women, this fixture carries greater importance. The league’s race for top spots means every point counts, and both sides know a strong showing here could alter trajectories in the standings. Recent form in the East Asian Championship Women suggests neither team can afford slip-ups, making this contest even more unmissable.
That said, there’s a feeling about this one—perhaps, it’s the matchup where someone steps up.
Bottom line: This isn't just another fixture—it's unmissable football with implications at both ends of the table. Mark your calendars.From the better box:
If you’re playing this one, here’s the unvarnished truth.
South Korea at 8.2 to win feels a tad skinny given their Jekyll-and-Hyde act in the East Asian Championship Women this term. Their underlying numbers suggest they’re due a regression — analytics guys would avoid.
Japan’s 4.61 odds smells value, especially if their center forward (CF) shakes off his recent funk.
The smart money’ll likely target the Draw 1.3 — these big games often play out tight, and nerves can stifle attacking flow.
South Korea: Kim Min-Jeong, Hye Ri Kim, Ko You-Jin, Noh Jin-Young, Selgi Jang, Kang Chaerim, Jung Min-young, Geum Min Lee, Eun-ju Moon, Kim Min-Ji, So Yun Ji
Japan: Okuma, Akane, Yuzuki Yamamoto, Hana Takahashi, Rion Ishikawa, Megu Hamada, Haruna Aikawa, Oto Kanno, Mami Ueno, Riko Yoshida, Yui Narumiya, Nakashima, Yoshino
The latest head-to-head meetings of competitors in every championship. Following this data we conclude that Japan (W) has historical advantage.
Over the last meetings South Korea holds wins - 0, losses - 3 and draws - 2. Japan on the other hand ends the latest games with wins - 2, losses - 3 and draws - 0. Based on the games played we can assume that South Korea at the moment is in better form, unlike Japan.
South Korea: China (W) – (Draw 2:2), Colombia (W) – (Draw 1:1), Colombia (W) – (Loss 0:1), Australia (W) – (Loss 2:0), Australia (W) – (Loss 1:0).
Japan: Chinese Taipei (W) – (Win 4:0), Spain (W) – (Loss 3:1), Brazil (W) – (Loss 2:1), Brazil (W) – (Loss 3:1), Colombia (W) – (Win 6:1).