Korea DPR U20 W vs Japan U20 W prediction & analysis
62%
Footrivo pick
Korea DPR U20 W to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.60 · bookmaker 1.67 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.67Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.00 – our chance 54% vs 50% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultKorea DPR U20 W to win ✓62% · @1.67
Double chanceKorea DPR U20 W or draw ✓83% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗54% · @2.00
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.05
Korea DPR U20 W vs Japan U20 W preview and prediction
The match
The World Cup U20 Women sees Korea DPR U20 W take on Japan U20 W on Thursday 17 September, kicking off at 17:30 (WAT).
Form guide
Korea DPR U20 W's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Colombia U20 W 3–0 away. At home they have won 5 and lost 0 of their last 5. They are scoring freely – 3.3 goals a game. 6 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Japan U20 W's last 5: DDWWW Most recently they drew with Italy U20 W 1–1 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.7 per game.
Korea DPR U20 W arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 2.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.0 for Korea DPR U20 W and 1.0 for Japan U20 W. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 54% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Korea DPR U20 W 62%, draw 20%, Japan U20 W 17%.
Safer route: Korea DPR U20 W or draw (83%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (54%) at 2.00.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.00 – 54% on our numbers against 50% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Korea DPR U20 W to win – a 62% chance at odds of 1.67, above our fair price of 1.60, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Korea DPR U20 W 2–0 Japan U20 W. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Korea DPR U20 W62%fair 1.60 · @1.67
Draw20%fair 4.92 · @3.25
Japan U20 W17%fair 5.79 · @4.60
3.00Expected goals
2.04Korea DPR U20 W xG
0.96Japan U20 W xG
54%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–010%
1–010%
2–110%
1–110%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: Korea DPR U20 W 2.0 – 1.0 Japan 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
Korea DPR U20 W to win✓
62%
1.60
1.67
Double chance
Korea DPR U20 W or draw✓
83%
1.21
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
54%
1.87
2.00 ▲
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
Korea DPR U20 W ahead at half-time✗
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Korea DPR U20 W / FT Korea DPR U20 W✗
40%
2.51
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.05
–
Form
Korea DPR U20 W – last 6
WWWWWW
13 Sep
@ Colombia U20 W
3–0
W
10 Sep
vs Costa Rica U20 W
4–0
W
7 Sep
vs Portugal U20 W
2–0
W
15 Apr
vs Korea Republic U20 W
3–0
W
12 Apr
vs Australia U20 W
3–0
W
8 Apr
vs Korea Republic U20 W
5–0
W
3.3Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Japan U20 W – last 6
DDWWWW
12 Sep
@ Italy U20 W
1–1
D
9 Sep
vs United States U20 W
2–2
D
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
2.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Korea DPR U20 W and Japan U20 W.
What is the prediction for Korea DPR U20 W vs Japan U20 W?
Our pick is Korea DPR U20 W to win with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Korea DPR U20 W vs Japan U20 W?
On our numbers Korea DPR U20 W have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Japan U20 W 17%.
How many goals will there be in Korea DPR U20 W vs Japan U20 W?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Korea DPR U20 W vs Japan U20 W?
Our predicted score is Korea DPR U20 W 2–0 Japan U20 W, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Korea DPR U20 W vs Japan U20 W?
Korea DPR U20 W vs Japan U20 W (World Cup U20 Women) kicks off on Thursday 17 September 2026 at 17:30 (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.
