Japan
7/10Wins
2.1Goals / game
0.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At home, 5 wins from 6 available matches.
Inspect Japan’s results
FriendliesFriendly InternationalTHE MATCH CENTREJapan vs Venezuela match centre
Full time
2:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
A. Ueda49′
A. Ueda90+6′ (pen)
K. Kelsy46′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Unavailable · Calculated Not supplied.
Odds updated 28 Sep 09:05 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 9 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
JapanVenezuela
—Expected goals · API-Football—
3Shots on target5
11Total Shots9
52%Ball Possession48%
1Corner Kicks7
13Fouls14
0Yellow Cards1
—Red Cards—
3Goalkeeper Saves2
470Total passes432
413Passes accurate377
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Japan 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Venezuela 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Venezuela
3/6Wins
1.3Goals / game
1.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 3 available matches.
Inspect Venezuela’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Japan
10 matchesResults7 wins · 2 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game2.1
Goals conceded per game0.8
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
Venezuela
6 matchesResults3 wins · 0 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.3
Goals conceded per game1.0
Games with 3+ goals2 of 6
Both teams scored2 of 6
Past results, not predictions.
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Japan at home with Venezuela away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 00:25 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Friendlies · 2026/27 · all league matches
JapanVenezuela
—Matches played—
—Points earned—
—Wins—
—Goals scored / match—
—Goals conceded / match—
—Clean sheets—
—Failed to score—
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Japan at home with Venezuela away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
2 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Japan
0wins2MEETINGS
Venezuela
1winsNov 2018 – Nov 2019 · Historical meetings. Squads and team strength have changed.
Scores shown with Japan first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Japan
Confirmed formation3-4-2-1Hajime Moriyasu
- 12
Léo KokuboG - 5
Tsuyoshi WatanabeD - 3
Ayumu SekoD - 25
Junnosuke SuzukiD - 2
Shuto NakanoM - 30
Koki KumasakaM - 15
Daichi KamadaM - 27
Ryunosuke SatoM - 29
Shunsuke SaitoF - 7
Yuki SomaF - 9
Keisuke GotoF
Substitutes (15)
23 · Tomoki Hayakawa
1 · Zion Suzuki
21 · Hiroki Itō
6 · Satoshi Tanaka
8 · Yuito Suzuki
28 · Kodai Sano
24 · Kaishu Sano
10 · Ritsu Doan
17 · Ao Tanaka
14 · Junya Ito
20 · Takefusa Kubo
13 · Keito Nakamura
31 · Kaina Tanimura
11 · Daizen Maeda
18 · Ayase Ueda
Venezuela
Confirmed formation5-3-2Fernando Ariel Batista
- 1
José ContrerasG - 4
Jon AramburuD - 2
Nahuel FerraresiD - 24
Yordan OsorioD - 14
Christian MakounD - 13
Luís BalboD - 10
Daniel PereiraM - 6
Yangel HerreraM - 18
Marco LibraM - 20
Bryan CastilloF - 19
Kevin KelsyF
Substitutes (15)
22 · Joel Graterol
12 · Cristopher Varela
26 · Juan David Sánchez
27 · Bianneider Tamayo
3 · Carlos Vivas
5 · Teo Quintero
15 · Delvin Alfonzo
16 · Wikelman Carmona
7 · Gleiker Mendoza
21 · Sebastián Mendoza
17 · Edson Tortolero
8 · Cristian Cásseres Jr.
29 · Jhonder Cádiz
9 · Jesús Ramírez
11 · Jovanny Bolívar
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Friendlies table
Current standings. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
Standings are not available for this competition and season.
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Japan | Draw | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathonbet | 1.21 | 5.75 | 13.25 |
| Betfair | 1.18 | 6.50 | 12.00 |
| Pinnacle | 1.22 | 6.29 | 11.98 |
| SBO | 1.22 | 5.13 | 9.06 |
| William Hill | 1.22 | 5.00 | 11.00 |
Snapshot from 28 Sep 2026, 09:05 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
AWAITING DATA
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