Colombia vs Japan Betting Tip
Statistics, predictions and bet tips with highest odds for the World Cup 2018 Match Colombia vs Japan. Sounds analysis with head-to-head comparison and current performance by football experts.
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Colombia vs Japan | Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds
Colombia host Japan in the opening Group H match at this summer’s World Cup Finals, with the South American side hoping to earn all three points against the Blue Samurai, as they did in Brazil four years ago. However, with Japan having qualified for the Finals with relative ease, it promises to be a closer encounter than it was on that day.
Match Preview
Colombia and Japan meet in Saransk this summer, with the South American’s hoping to make up for their narrow defeat in the quarter finals four years ago, where Los Cafeteros earned so much praise for their performances. Given their qualify across the pitch, it is Colombia who are the undoubted favourites for victory with all major online bookmakers, however there are still plenty of attractive markets worth checking out before the match. For those still unsure of who to back, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with Colombia, who are the home nation in Saransk.
Colombia Form
Colombia qualified automatically for the Finals after finishing fourth in the CONMEBOL standings, with manager José Pékerman set to take charge of the South American’s at the World Cup for the second time. Colombia come into the tournament off the back of victories over China and France, demonstrating their significant threat, with the likes of James Rodriguez, Radamel Falcao and Davinson Sanchez helping to make up a hugely talented starting line-up.
Japan Form
Head Coach Akira Nishino led his side to automatic qualification for the Finals following a run of six victories and two draws from their 10 group matches, however their performances since then suggest that they could well struggle in Russia. Japan have lost to the likes of the Ukraine and South Korea over recent months, with their experienced squad lacking in quality. Keisuke Honda is likely to play in another World Cup at the age of 31, while Leicester City’s Shinji Okazaki is another player likely to be on the plane to Russia.
Head to Head
The two nations have met three times in the past, with Japan still searching for their first victory over Colombia. The South American’s have one win and two draws to their name, with the duo having played out an entertaining 2-2 stalemate back in 2016 at the Rio Olympics. However, Colombia crushed Japan 4-1 in Brazil four years ago, with Jackson Martinez scoring twice that day.
Colombia vs Japan Prediction
Their head-to-head record against Japan and the number of players playing for major European clubs means that it comes as little surprise that it is Colombia who are the favourites for victory with all online bookmakers. The South American’s can be backed for victory at best odds of 3/4 with Ladbrokes, while a surprise success for Japan is available at a price of 4/1 on the same platform. Elsewhere, a draw between the duo is available at odds of 13/5 with Paddy Power.
Colombia vs Japan Betting Tip: Over 2.5 goals
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on over 2.5 goals being scored during the 90 minutes in Saransk, a market which is available at a best price of 6/5 with William Hill.
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