Full Time

Japan

1:1

HT: 0:0

Sweden

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Japan 1-1 Sweden: Match Report

Full Time · Group Stage - 3 · HT 0-0 · 26 Jun 2026

Japan and Sweden played out a draw in a 1-1 draw at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, trading goals across an even World Cup tie.

The goals came through Daizen Maeda for Japan on 56', set up by Ritsu Doan; and Anthony Elanga for Sweden on 62', set up by Viktor Gyökeres.

Statistically, possession was even (51%–49%), while Japan registered 8 shots to Sweden's 10 (3–5 on target).

On the cards: 3 bookings.

⚽ Japan

Daizen Maeda 56'

⚽ Sweden

Anthony Elanga 62'

⏱️ Match Timeline

🟨 32'

Isak Hien Yellow Card
🔁 37'

Isak Hien On: Isak Hien · Off: Lucas Bergvall
Ko Itakura On: Ko Itakura · Off: Shogo Taniguchi

🔁 39'
Daizen Maeda Assist: Ritsu Doan

⚽ 56'
⚽ 62'

Anthony Elanga Assist: Viktor Gyökeres
Ayase Ueda On: Ayase Ueda · Off: Koki Ogawa

🔁 66'
Ritsu Doan On: Ritsu Doan · Off: Junya Ito

🔁 67'
🔁 75'

Alexander Bernhardsson On: Alexander Bernhardsson · Off: Daniel Svensson
🔁 75'

Elliot Stroud On: Elliot Stroud · Off: Ken Sema
Keito Nakamura On: Keito Nakamura · Off: Yuto Nagatomo

🔁 75'
Ayumu Seko On: Ayumu Seko · Off: Tsuyoshi Watanabe

🔁 75'
Shogo Taniguchi Yellow Card

🟨 77'
🟨 85'

Viktor Gyökeres Yellow Card
🔁 87'

Victor Lindelöf On: Victor Lindelöf · Off: Carl Starfelt
🔁 88'

Gabriel Gudmundsson On: Gabriel Gudmundsson · Off: Benjamin Nygren

📊 Match Statistics

51% Possession 49%

8 Total shots 10

3 On target 5

2 Corners 8

20 Fouls 11

3 Offsides 2

1 Yellow cards 2

0 Red cards 0

Statistical Pick

Double Chance 1X — Japan or Draw

Combo Double chance : Japan or draw and +2.5 goals

Confidence

Medium · 60%

Match Result · 1X2

Pick: 1

1 · Japan 45% 1.85

X · Draw 45% 3.50

2 · Sweden 10% 4.33

Decimal odds · Bet365 · updated 25 Jun 05:30

Double Chance

Pick: 1X

1X90%

1255%

X255%

Over / Under Goals

Total xG: 6.00

0.5

Over 0.5100%

Under 0.50%

1.5

Over 1.598%

Under 1.52%

2.5

Over 2.594%

Under 2.56%

3.5

Over 3.585%

Under 3.515%

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Pick: Yes

BTTS Yes90%

BTTS No10%

Your call:

1: 0% · X: 0% · 2: 0% (0 votes) ·

⚽ Expected Goals (xG)

Japan 3.00

Sweden 3.00

Goals line +2.5

📊 Form

Japan

D W

P: 2 · W: 1 · D: 1 · L: 0

Sweden

W L

P: 2 · W: 1 · D: 0 · L: 1

⚖️ Team Comparison

57% Form 43%

50% Attack 50%

75% Defence 25%

0% Poisson 0%

0% H2H 0%

0% Goals 0%

60% Total 39%

📝 Analysis

The fixture between Japan and Sweden in the World Cup offers a compelling betting proposition. Our statistical model splits the odds: 45% for a Japan win, 45% for a draw, and 10% for Sweden. Recent form: Japan — DW; Sweden — WL. Season averages: 3.00 goals per game for Japan and 3.00 for Sweden. Expect at least 2.5 goals in this fixture. Both teams look likely to find the net (BTTS — Yes). Recommended pick: Double Chance 1X — Japan or Draw. Please bet responsibly.