Indonesia vs Japan Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | AFC World Cup Qualifiers, November 15, 2024

Indonesia vs Japan Preview

• Tournament: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
• Date: Friday, November 15
• Kick-off Time: 12:00  pm GMT
• Venue: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Asian giants, Japan are set to be hosted by Indonesia for their next FIFA World Cup Cup Qualifiers game in the third round of group C. Both sides have opposite forms but will go for a win here for different motives. 

Indonesia’s national football team have been poor in the qualifiers, having drawn their first three games in this round, and losing the last one to bottom-placed China. They are the only side in this group without a win, and also the team with the most draws.

Japan has been the best performer in Group C, with three wins and a draw in four games. To be honest, the same grade of performance is expected from the top side of the continent. The side will look to win this one, and further extend their tally. They have been the most attacking side with 15 goals in just four games while facing just one goal.

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Indonesia National Football Team News

Indonesia’s national football team has a fit squad, free from injuries, and suspensions.

Japan National Football Team News

Japan’s national football team also has a fit squad, free from injuries, and suspensions.

Indonesia vs Japan Predicted Lineups

Indonesia National Football Team Predicted Lineup:

Goalkeeper: Paes; 

Defenders: Walsh, Diks, Amat, Idzes, Verdonk; 

Midfielders: Sulaeman, Jenner, Haye, Oratmangoen; 

Forwards: Struick

Japan National Football Team predicted lineup:

Goalkeeper: Suzuki; 

Defenders: Itakura, Taniguchi, Machida; 

Midfielders: Doan, Endo, Morita, Mitoma; Minamino, Kubo; 

Forwards: Furuhashi

Head-to-Head Record

Indonesia and Japan have only met once in the last decade which was during this campaign only.

Key Players to Watch in Indonesia vs Japan

Calvin Verdonk (Indonesia)

The left-back has recently started playing for Indonesia, and he is contributing well. The results haven’t been victorious, in the five international appearances he made so far. But, seeing his European experience, at the Dutch lands, expectations from him are huge.

Besides making good tackles, he is also a good full-back to be trusted with occasional runs. Running from the left flank and catering to the strikers will be a big boost for the side, which has been struggling to net goals.

Takefusa Kubo (Japan)

The sensational winger has been in talks with top La Liga clubs. His good pace, together with dribbling skills makes him one of the best youngsters in Asia currently. He is already making his name count in the national team, having a goal and four assists in the ongoing qualifiers.

Kubo should be aiming to score a brace at the bare minimum against the leaky defence of Indonesia. His Real Sociedad form can also play a key role in this international break. He can do the job of a playmaker too in this game, but is unlikely to be operated in a position other than wings. He can play from both flanks.

Indonesia vs Japan Prediction

This game should draw an easy result in favour of Japan. The Japanese side has a much stronger side, one of the strongest in the continent, they also are having superb form, with lethal attack, which has resulted in the best scores. However, at home Indonesia can give a tough fight initially, but are speculated to not natch Japan’s pace.

Predicted Score: Indonesia 1-2 Japan

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