Tunisia
Japan
Japan
Tunisia
Japan
Tunisia
Team Overview
Tunisia faced a tough challenge in their last match against Sweden in the World Cup, suffering a heavy defeat with a final score of 5-1. This loss leaves Tunisia still searching for their first win of the tournament.
Match statistics (Sweden vs Tunisia):
Team Overview
Japan played to a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their last World Cup match, showcasing some resilience after previously securing a win. This result keeps them unbeaten in the tournament so far.
Match statistics (Netherlands vs Japan):
In a commanding performance, Japan secured a decisive 4-0 win against Tunisia in the Group Stage of the World Cup. The match showcased Japan's attacking prowess, with four different players finding the net, while Tunisia struggled to create meaningful chances.
Japan took an early lead with Daichi Kamada scoring in the 4th minute, assisted by Keito Nakamura. This early goal set the tone for the match, as Japan maintained 62% possession and dominated the shot count with 11 attempts, five of which were on target. Ayase Ueda doubled the lead in the 31st minute, capitalizing on a well-placed assist from Ko Itakura.
Despite making three substitutions at halftime, Tunisia could not turn the tide. They managed only two total shots throughout the match, failing to test the Japanese goalkeeper. In the second half, Junya Ito added to the scoreline in the 69th minute, assisted by Ueda, who later completed his brace in the 83rd minute with a goal assisted by Kaishu Sano.
Tunisia's efforts were hampered by their inability to convert possession into goal-scoring opportunities, reflected in their 0 shots on goal. With 8 fouls committed compared to Japan's 15, Tunisia struggled to find their rhythm, ultimately succumbing to a well-organized Japanese side that demonstrated both skill and tactical discipline.
Tunisia has struggled recently, suffering a heavy defeat against Sweden with a score of 5-1 in their last match. This performance reflects a concerning trend, as they have only managed to score 1 goal in their last 10 matches, averaging 1.0 goals per game while conceding 5.0. In contrast, Japan has shown more resilience, drawing 2-2 against the Netherlands in their last outing, indicating a more competitive form with an average of 2.0 goals scored per game in their recent matches.
In their head-to-head encounters, Japan has dominated with 2 wins out of 3 matches against Tunisia, scoring an average of 2.0 goals per game while Tunisia averages only 1.0 goals. The last match saw Japan winning 4-0, showcasing their attacking prowess and Tunisia's defensive vulnerabilities. Japan's expected goals (xG) of 2.07 in their last match further emphasizes their offensive capabilities, while Tunisia's xG was a mere 0.05, highlighting their struggles to create scoring opportunities.
A. Chamakh
G
Y. Valery
D
O. Rekik
D
M. Talbi
D
M. Ben Hamida
D
A. Abdi
D
R. Khedira
M
E. Skhiri
M
H. Mejbri
M
E. Saad
F
A. Slimane
F
Z. Suzuki
G
T. Watanabe
D
S. Taniguchi
D
H. Ito
D
R. Doan
M
K. Sano
M
D. Kamada
M
K. Nakamura
M
T. Kubo
F
D. Maeda
F
A. Ueda
F
