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Brazil vs Japan 
Prediction
· Round of 32 · Houston Stadium
Match Status
Brazil 2-1 Japan · FT · Hit
Source: FIFA calendar/matches · Updated: —
The model favours Brazil to win at 50%. Overall probabilities: Brazil 50%, draw 27%, Japan 23%; model score 1-0.
Model confidence: Medium · top outcome 50%
model top outcome · 50%
model score forecast
over 2.5 goals probability
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Citable facts: Brazil 50% / Draw 27% / Japan 23%; expected goals 1.51-0.95; BTTS 48%; blended best estimate 52.1%/26.9%/21.1%. Data sources: FootyTips Elo + Poisson model, TheSportsDB fixtures, martj42 historical results. Probabilities are not guarantees.
Post-Match Result
Hit: Final score Brazil 2-1 Japan. Model pick: Brazil. Actual result: Brazil.
Brier contribution: 0.3774 · settled 2026-08-19
Win Probability
- Brazil win: 50%
- Draw: 27%
- Japan win: 23%
Goals & Scoreline
- Model score: 1-0
- Expected goals (model lambda): 1.51 - 0.95
- Over 2.5: 45%
- Both teams to score: 48%
Model Ratings
Brazil Elo 2075 · Japan Elo 1975
Prediction by FootyTips.io's Elo + Poisson model · updated 2026-06-29. Probabilities, not guarantees.
Head-to-Head
Brazil and Japan have met 15 times: 12 Brazil wins, 2 draws, 1 Japan win.
- Brazil 2–1 Japan · 2026-06-29 · FIFA World Cup
- Japan 3–2 Brazil · 2025-10-14 · Kirin Cup
- Japan 0–1 Brazil · 2022-06-06
- Japan 1–3 Brazil · 2017-11-10
- Japan 0–4 Brazil · 2014-10-14
Past meetings from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Analysis
Our model makes Brazil clear favourites at 50% in this World Cup 2026 fixture at Houston Stadium — Brazil 50%, the draw 27%, Japan 23%. A clear Elo edge to Brazil (2075 vs 1975), and the model score forecast is 1–0.
Expect a cagey game: the model rates over 2.5 goals at 45% and both teams to score at 48%. These are probabilities from our transparent Elo + Poisson model, not certainties — upsets are part of the World Cup.
FAQ
Who will win Brazil vs Japan?
Brazil are favoured at 50%. Brazil 50% / Draw 27% / Japan 23%.
What is the predicted score for Brazil vs Japan?
Our model score forecast is 1-0, aligned with the top win/draw/loss pick.
What do betting markets say about Brazil vs Japan?
De-vigged 1X2 odds from bookmaker odds imply 53.5% Brazil win, 26.8% draw, 19.7% Japan win. Blending our model with the market gives a best estimate of 52.1% / 26.9% / 21.1%. Market-probability snapshot: null.
Will Brazil vs Japan have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives a 45% probability of over 2.5 goals.
Will both teams score in Brazil vs Japan?
Both teams to score (BTTS) is rated at 48%.
What is the head-to-head record between Brazil and Japan?
Brazil and Japan have met 15 times: 12 Brazil wins, 2 draws, 1 Japan win.