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Israel and Japan meet at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Tuesday (July 30) in their last group match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
With six points from two games, Japan have booked their place in the quarter-finals. They beat Paraguay 5-0 in their opening clash before seeing off Mali with a hard-fought 1-0 win as Go Oiwa's side sit atop Group D.
As far as their next opponents are concerned, they need a win to stand a chance of qualifying for the last-8. The Skyblue and Whites drew their opening game to Mali 1-1 after relinquishing their lead but were thumped 4-2 by Paraguay in their next. The South American side struck twice in stoppage time to break Israeli hearts.
As a result, Guy Luzon's side are left with a meagre point from two matches and desperately need a victory to reach the next round. However, it's not completely in their hands, as a draw between Paraguay and Mali, or Mali beating Paraguay, would mean two sides would have four points, and it will come down tie-breakers.
However, if Paraguay beat Mali, Israel's result against Japan would be rendered meaningless.
Israel vs Japan Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two sides meet at the Olympics for the first time.
- The Skyblue and Whites are playing in the competition for the first time since 1976.
- In both their previous appearances at the Olympics, the Middle Eastern side had made it to the quarter-finals, in 1968 and 1976.
- Japan have reached the quarter-finals of the Olympics in consecutive editions for the first time.
- Japan's Rihito Yamamoto has scored in both group matches, once against Paraguay and once against Mali.
Israel vs Japan Prediction
Japan have accomplished the bare minimum by reaching the quarter-finals but may not take their foot off the pedal. Israel have a tough challenge on their hands and could give their mighty opponents a serious run for their money. It will likely be close, but Japan should win narrowly.
Prediction: Israel 1-2 Japan
Israel vs Japan Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Japan
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
