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Japan and Nigeria conclude their group-stage campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympics Women's football tournament when they square off at the Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux on Wednesday (July 31). The Japanese are coming off a 2-1 victory over Brazil on Sunday.
They missed a penalty in first-half injury time and went behind to Jhennifer's 56th-minute strike. Brazil held onto their lead until late on. A spectacular end to the game, though, saw Saki Kumagai and Momoko Tanikawa score in injury time to complete the turnaround.
Nigeria, meanwhile, fell to a narrow 1-0 loss to defending world champions Spain. Alexia Putellas scored a wonderful free-kick from an acute angle to decide the game in the 84th minute.
The loss left the Super Falcons bottom of Group C on zero points, while Japan are second with three points.
Japan Women vs Nigeria Women Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the sixth meeting between the two sides, with Japan leading 4-1.
- Their most recent clash in October 2022 saw Japan claim a 2-0 victory in a friendly.
- Nigeria's last seven games have produced less than three goals and also witnessed one side keep a clean sheet.
- Seven of Japan's last nine games have witnessed goals at both ends.
- Nigeria form guide: L-L-L-D-Wl Japan form guide: W-L-D-W-W
- Japan are seventh in the FIFA Women's world rankings while Nigeria are 36th.
Japan Women vs Nigeria Women Prediction
Japan started off their campaign with a defeat to Spain but rebounded with a last-gasp victory over Brazil. The win put Futoshi Ikeda's side on the cusp of qualifyng for the knockuts, and victory will see them through.
Nigeria, meanwhile, were not given much of a chance against Spain but largely held their own in a narrow defeat. However, despite their defensive solidity, the loss continued the West Africans' poor record at the Olympics.
They have lost 10 of their 11 games, winning one. Incidentally, that sole victory came against Japan at Athens 2004. Expect Japan to claim a narrow victory and also keep a clean sheet.
Prediction: Japan 1-0 Nigeria
Japan Women vs Nigeria Women Betting Tips
Tip 1- Japan to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Highest scoring half: Second half
