MATCH OF THE DAQ previews Brazil v Japan (Confederations Cup, K.O 20.00, BBC 3)
It wasn’t long ago when you would have looked at a Brazil v Japan game and wrote it off as an easy win for the Samba Boys before it had even kicked off. How things have changed.
Brazil v Japan
Confederations Cup
K.O 20.00, BBC 3
HEAD TO HEAD
(Max last 10 only)
16 Oct 2012 Friendly, Japan 0 – 4 Brazil
22 Jun 2006 World Cup (Neutral), Japan 1 – 4 Brazil
22 Jun 2005 Confederations Cup (Neutral), Japan 2 – 2 Brazil
04 Jun 2001 Confederations Cup, Japan 0 – 0 Brazil
31 Mar 1999 Friendly, Japan 0 – 2 Brazil
13 Aug 1997 Friendly, Japan 0 – 3 Brazil
09 Aug 1995 Friendly, Japan 1 – 5 Brazil
06 Jun 1995 Friendly (Neutral), Brazil 3 – 0 Japan
23 Jul 1989 Friendly, Brazil 1 – 0 Japan
PREVIEW
It wasn’t long ago when you would have looked at a Brazil v Japan game and wrote it off as an easy win for the Samba Boys before it had even kicked off. How things have changed. Brazil come into the Confederations Cup ranked 22nd in the world, their lowest ever ranking and have struggled for form in recent times.
They played well against England but in the end were lucky to come away with a draw in a recent friendly and although a 3-0 win versus France last time out looks good, it was a weakened French team. Overall, Luis Felipe Scolari’s men have drawn four of their last six matches and this tournament, coming at the end of long seasons for many of their players, is unlikely to see an upturn in form.
Japan were well beaten by Brazil the last time they met at the end of last year and it would be a shock to see them beat the five-time World Cup winners but they are no rollovers either. They are tough and committed and have a bit of flair of their own to think they can provide a sterner challenge then many might envisage.
The best bet looks to be for this to be all square a half-time and at around 2.32 on BETDAQ that looks a fair bet. The Japan players will be out to make an impact against their more illustrious opponents and the favourites might have to bide their time.
RECOMMENDATION: (1-10 points)
Back the draw at half-time at around 2.84 on BETDAQ: 4 points
Friday: -4.00 points
JUNE RETURN TO DATE: -2.23 points
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