Group Stage - FIFA World Cup 2026
Netherlands VS Japan
Dallas Stadium
14 June, 2026
Overview:
Netherlands and Japan meet in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage match, with Netherlands generally rated as the slight favorite and Japan viewed as a competitive underdog capable of keeping the game close.[1][2][5][6]
Recent H2H results: Mixed recent H2H; draw-heavy
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Netherlands.
Expect Netherlands to have marginally more possession and territory, while Japan likely press intelligently and look to exploit transitions and quick combinations.[1][6]
Public and market signals favor Netherlands, but the relatively high draw probability suggests a competitive, lower-margin game rather than a dominant Dutch win.[2][5]
Last Update: 03-06-2026
Stats:
| Netherlands | Japan |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 52 | 48 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Win Probability | |
| 49.8 | 26 |
