Iraq and Japan will face off in Round 2 of the Asian Cup group stage. Both teams won their cup openers. However, Iraq beat Indonesia comfortably while Japan were struggling against Vietnam. Let the 4-2 scoreline not deceive you: shortly before the half-time Japan were losing 1-2.
Here are the betting odds for Iraq vs Japan, powered by Betobet:
Iraq to win - 12.00
Draw - 6.60
Japan to win - 1.19
Iraq vs Japan: Facts to know
Japan are on an 11-game winning streak.
In ten out of those eleven games, more than 5 goals were scored.
Iraq have lost only once in their last five Asian Cup games.
Iraq vs Japan: Head-to-head
Five wins for Japan, one draw and zero wins for Iraq - the Samurai Blue have been the dominating side here.
However, three facts suggest Iraq could have a chance against Japan:
It's been four years since the sides faced each other;
It was their last encounter in June 2017, when Iraq got their first draw.
On three occasions, Japan managed just one goal in each game.
Iraq vs Japan: Betting tips
Knowing how strong Japan are, a 'total goals over' bet seems to make sense but we don't expect many goals in this one.
Both teams will be more focused on keeping their goal intact as losing tomorrow could prove too costly.
🥇 Betting tip: Goals total under 3.5 (Betobet odds - 1.57)
🥈 Alternative betting tip: Japan to win + goals total under 3.5 (Betobet odds - 2.03)
