Japan U20 W vs United States U20 W prediction & analysis
84%
Footrivo pick
Japan U20 W or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.19 · bookmaker 1.29 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.29Odds
1
Value bet: Japan U20 W to win @ 1.95 – our chance 58% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultJapan U20 W to win ✗58% · @1.95
Double chanceJapan U20 W or draw ✓84% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.04
Japan U20 W vs United States U20 W preview and prediction
The match
United States U20 W travel to face Japan U20 W in the World Cup U20 Women on Wednesday 9 September (17:00 WAT).
Form guide
Japan U20 W's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat New Zealand U20 W 2–1 at home. At home they have won 4 and lost 0 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 3.5 goals a game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.0 for Japan U20 W and 1.0 for United States U20 W. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 61% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Japan U20 W 58%, draw 26%, United States U20 W 16%.
Safer route: Japan U20 W or draw (84%) at 1.29.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.67.
Value angle: Japan U20 W to win at 1.95 – 58% on our numbers against 51% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Japan U20 W or draw – a 84% chance at odds of 1.29, above our fair price of 1.19, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Japan U20 W 1–1 United States U20 W. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Japan U20 W58%fair 1.72 · @1.95
Draw26%fair 3.85 · @3.20
United States U20 W16%fair 6.29 · @3.25
3.00Expected goals
2.00Japan U20 W xG
1.00United States U20 W xG
61%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
2–110%
1–010%
2–010%
3–17%
3–07%
From our goals model: Japan U20 W 2.0 – 1.0 United States U20 W expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Japan U20 W to win✗
58%
1.72
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Japan U20 W or draw✓
84%
1.19
1.29 ▲
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.64
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
58%
1.73
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
65%
1.55
–
Half-time result
Japan U20 W ahead at half-time✗
44%
2.26
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Japan U20 W / FT Japan U20 W✗
39%
2.60
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.04
–
Form
Japan U20 W – last 6
WWWWWW
6 Sep
vs New Zealand U20 W
2–1
W
15 Apr
@ China PR U20 W
2–0
W
11 Apr
vs Vietnam U20 W
4–0
W
8 Apr
vs Australia U20 W
5–2
W
5 Apr
@ Chinese Taipei U20 W
2–0
W
2 Apr
vs India U20 W
6–0
W
3.5Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
United States U20 W – last 2
LL
6 Sep
vs Italy U20 W
1–2
L
13 Jul
vs Colombia U20 W
0–1
L
0.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Japan U20 W and United States U20 W.
What is the prediction for Japan U20 W vs United States U20 W?
Our pick is Japan U20 W or draw with a 84% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.29.
Who will win Japan U20 W vs United States U20 W?
On our numbers Japan U20 W have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 26% and United States U20 W 16%.
How many goals will there be in Japan U20 W vs United States U20 W?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Japan U20 W vs United States U20 W?
Our predicted score is Japan U20 W 1–1 United States U20 W, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Japan U20 W vs United States U20 W?
Japan U20 W vs United States U20 W (World Cup U20 Women) kicks off on Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
