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USA Women will face off against Japan Women at Parc des Princes in the Women's Olympic Football Tournament on Friday. This will be a clash of familiar foes.
USA Women vs Japan Women Preview
USA topped Group B with nine points after beating Zambia (3-0), Germany (4-1) and Australia (2-1) to cruise into the quarterfinals. Pundits have tipped the team as a top favorite for the ultimate prize in this category, considering their formidable form, mostly in attack. However, Japan are no pushovers and remain a tough opposition based on their showing so far.
The Stars and Stripes and Japan have clashed 22 times, with the USA recording 16 wins against two for Japan while four encounters have ended in stalemates. Team USA flew to Paris on the back of an eight-game undefeated streak, winning four and drawing four. Trinity Rodman and Co. have gold in their sights but there are three more crossings to make.
Japan had a poor start, falling to Spain 2-1 in the Group C opener. They later bounced back with a 2-1 win over Brazil in their second game before wrapping up their group campaign with a 3-1 win over Nigeria. Japan eventually grabbed six points to finish behind Spain, who topped the group with nine points following a flawless run.
Nadeshiko reached the quarterfinals in the previous edition, which they hosted, but were knocked out by Sweden 3-1. Japan entered this edition on the back of a run of four wins, two draws and one defeat. They boast solid teamwork and indefatigability that could prove to be a challenge for Team USA.
USA Women vs Japan Women Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- USA Women have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches against Japan Women.
- USA Women have scored nine goals and conceded twice so far in the tournament while Japan have scored six and conceded four.
- USA Women have participated in all eight editions of this competition since its inception in 1996, winning four gold, one silver and one bronze.
- Japan Women have participated in five editions, winning one medal – a silver medal in 2012.
- USA Women have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches while Japan have won four times and lost once. Form Guide: USA –W-W-W-D-W, Japan – W-W-L-W-W.
USA Women vs Japan Women Prediction
Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson are bracing for their third efforts in front of goal, after scoring two goals each. They remain the side’s main attacking threat.
Japan boast sharp scorers as well, with five goals scored in their three group matches. USA’s defense will have a lot of work to do too.
USWNT are the favorites based on individuality and experience.
Prediction: USA Women 3-1 Japan Women
USA Women vs Japan Women Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – USA Women to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: USA Women to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Japan Women to score - Yes
