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Prediction before the match Japan vs Bahrain
Japan is 9 points ahead of the rest and with only 4 matches left to finish the 3rd qualifying round, it is believed that Japan has secured a ticket to the next round. They can even get the ticket as soon as tonight, when the 6th round of matches ends.
That would happen if Japan beat Bahrain. Then Japan would have 19 points, at least 10 points ahead of the rest, and with only 3 games left, all 5 teams in Group C would be unable to overcome the Samurai Blue on the journey to the World Cup.
The task of securing an early ticket is very realistic for Japan as most of their players play in the top European leagues which have a very high density. If they secure an early ticket, Japan will have a reason to play leisurely, saving their key players for the remaining matches.
Meanwhile, Bahrain is facing many disadvantages. The second-bottom position makes this team have to work harder in the coming time. In fact, if counting the last 5 matches in the 3rd qualifying round, Bahrain is the only team in Group C that has not won a single match. After a lucky victory against Australia on the opening day, Bahrain only knew how to draw and lose and the times they lost points against direct opponents like China or Indonesia also made them fall behind in the race for the Top 4.
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Bahrain (left) have not won any of their last five qualifying matches. |
Form, history of confrontations between Japan and Bahrain
Going into today’s match, Bahrain has seen many positive signs. Last January, they won the Gulf Cup after impressive victories over regional giants such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Oman. This is a very important title, playing a role in boosting Bahrain’s strong comeback on the 2026 World Cup qualifying journey.
But it must be admitted that compared to Japan, Bahrain is still weaker in all aspects. In the past year, after 10 matches, Japan won 9 and only drew 1. They have not lost once in this series of matches. In Japan's show of strength, there were many times they crushed their opponents with scores like 5-0, 7-0.
Over the past 15 years, Japan has also won all matches against Bahrain, never by less than 1 goal. In the first leg, right at home, Bahrain suffered a crushing 5-0 defeat against their opponent.
There is too much negative information for the West Asian representative. Their playing style, their players, and their form are not in their favor. Meanwhile, Japan has a very clear goal. And believe that they will not be able to miss the opportunity to get an early ticket.
Expected lineup Japan vs Bahrain
Japan: Suzuki, Seko, Itakura, J.Ito, Endo, Tanaka, Mitoma, Kubo, Kamada, Ueda, Furuhashi.
Bahrain: Lutfalla, AlShamsan, Benadi, AlHayam, AlKhalasi, Saeed, AlAswad, Madan, Marhoon, AlHumaidan, Romaihi
Score prediction: Japan 4-0 Bahrain
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