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• Japan vs China predictions for Thursday’s World Cup Qualifier
• This fixture is being played at Saitama Stadium (10am)
• China have lost 4 of their last 6 away matches
• Can Japan keep another clean sheet?
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Japan vs China Predictions

Japan have won their last three after a slow start. With a disciplined defence and a good recent record against China, Japan are backed to win to nil.

Head to Head

Japan and China have won 15 matches each with eight draws in 38 encounters.

Japan Form

After a slow start Japan are back in business.

Japan picked up a crucial 2-1 win over Australia before recording consecutive 1-0 victories away to Vietnam and Oman.

Japan Squad & Team News

Goalkeepers: Shūichi Gonda, Daniel Schmidt, Eiji Kawashima

Defenders: Yuto Nagatomo, Hiroki Sakai, Naomichi Ueda, Yūta Nakayama, Miki Yamane, Ko Itakura, Shogo Taniguchi, Shinnosuke Nakatani

Midfielders: Genki Haraguchi, Gaku Shibasaki, Takumi Minamino, Wataru Endo, Junya Ito, Ritsu Dōan, Takefusa Kubo, Hidemasa Morita, Ao Tanaka

Forwards: Yuya Osako, Takuma Asano, Daizen Maeda

China Form

China’s route to Qatar has hit a roadblock.

After a 3-2 loss to Saudi Arabia, China recorded consecutive home draws against Oman and Australia respectively.

China Squad & Team News

Goalkeepers: Wang Dalei, Liu Dianzuo, Yan Junling

Defenders: Zhang Linpeng, Yu Dabao, Zheng Zheng, Wang Shenchao, Deng Hanwen, Liu Yang, Zhu Chenjie, Tyias Browning

Midfielders: Hao Junmin, Wu Xi, Zhang Xizhe, Chi Zhongguo, Jin Jingdao, Ji Xiang, Liu Binbin, Xu Xin, Dai Wai Tsun

Forwards: Wu Lei, Zhang Yuning, Wei Shihao, Alan, Tan Long, Aloísio, Fernandinho