Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.80 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.80Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultJapan W to win ✗45% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✗77% · @1.35
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.80
GoalsOver 3.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–3 ✗6% · fair 17.40
Korea DPR W vs Japan W preview and prediction
The match
Korea DPR W host Japan W in the on Friday 2 October, with kick-off at 11:30 (WAT) at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa.
Form guide
Korea DPR W's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat China W 2–0 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 3.5 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Japan W's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat South Korea W 2–0 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 4.3 per game. 5 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 5.4 goals: 2.5 for Korea DPR W and 2.9 for Japan W. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 91% likely and both teams score in 66% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Korea DPR W 31%, draw 23%, Japan W 45%.
Both teams to score: yes (66%) at 1.80.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 66% chance at odds of 1.80, above our fair price of 1.51, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Korea DPR W 2–2 Japan W. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Korea DPR W31%fair 3.19 · @2.90
Draw23%fair 4.29 · @2.90
Japan W45%fair 2.21 · @2.25
5.40Expected goals
2.49Korea DPR W xG
2.91Japan W xG
66%Both score
91%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–26%
2–36%
3–25%
3–35%
1–25%
1–35%
From our goals model: Korea DPR W 2.5 – 2.9 Japan 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 W to win✗
45%
2.21
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✗
77%
1.30
1.35
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
66%
1.51
1.80 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
97%
1.03
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
–
Half-time result
Japan W ahead at half-time✓
41%
2.47
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Japan W / FT Japan W✗
31%
3.21
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–3✗
6%
17.40
–
Form
Korea DPR W – last 6
WWDWWL
29 Sep
vs China W
2–0
W
25 Sep
vs Chinese Taipei W
5–1
W
21 Sep
@ South Korea W
1–1
D
17 Sep
@ Myanmar W
8–0
W
19 Mar
@ Chinese Taipei W
4–0
W
13 Mar
@ Australia W
1–2
L
3.5Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Japan W – last 6
WWWWWL
29 Sep
vs South Korea W
2–0
W
25 Sep
vs Philippines W
4–0
W
21 Sep
vs Chinese Taipei W
4–0
W
17 Sep
@ Vietnam W
8–0
W
14 Sep
vs Thailand W
8–0
W
9 Jun
vs South Africa W
0–1
L
4.3Scored / game
0.2Conceded / game
0%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Korea DPR W and Japan W.
What is the prediction for Korea DPR W vs Japan W?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Korea DPR W vs Japan W?
On our numbers Korea DPR W have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Japan W 45%.
How many goals will there be in Korea DPR W vs Japan W?
We expect about 5.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 91% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Korea DPR W vs Japan W?
Our predicted score is Korea DPR W 2–2 Japan W, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.4 goals in total.
When is Korea DPR W vs Japan W?
Korea DPR W vs Japan W () kicks off on Friday 2 October 2026 at 11:30 (West Africa Time) at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa.
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.
China W0
South Korea W1