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D. Kamada
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A. Ueda
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J. Ito
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A. Ueda

Tunisia vs Japan Prediction: Can Tunisia stop Japan’s streak?

Last updated 5 months ago by Ben Cronin
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Tunisia vs Japan is played on 2026-06-21 in the World Cup (Round 2), with kick-off at 04:00 UTC. The Oddspedia SmartBet computer model points to Total Goals: Over 1.5, and it does so with a 5-star confidence rating. The model price-implied edge is small but real, with 72.74% win probability versus 71.43% from the odds and a +1.83% positive expected value. Tunisia have struggled for goals lately, but Japan keep scoring, so do we just need one Tunisian moment to help it land?

Our Expert's Prediction - Tunisia vs Japan Full Time Result

Full Time Result: Japan
Stuart Brown
Sports Betting Expert
DraftKings
Won
-225

Japan are on a hot streak and are being touted as dark horses by many experts. They should have too much firepower for a weak Tunisia side, so I'm backing them to grab three points.

Prematch Probabilities

Winner probabilities
TUN
20% Home
24% Draw
56% Away
JPN

SmartBet forecast correct: Away Winner

Correct Score probabilities
>3 3 2 1 0
1.2% <0.1% 0.9% 1.5% 1.3% 0.7% 3.1% 5.1% 4.3% 2.4% 7.0% 11.5% 9.5% 5.3% 7.8% 12.8% 10.7% 6.0% 8.9%
0 1 2 3 >3
Correct Score: 0-1

What does the Oddspedia community think?

Full Time Result: Japan
77%
102 of 132 Tips
P
+98
DraftKings
Won
-225

The community is pretty clear here. The top tip is Full Time Result: Japan at 1.53, with 102 of 132 users backing it. That lines up with Japan’s six-game winning streak and eight matches unbeaten, plus five straight clean sheets. Tunisia, meanwhile, are on a three-match run without scoring, so it’s easy to see why punters feel safe on the away win. Still, is there any worry about a low-tempo game? If Japan score first, their away lead stats look strong, so the crowd expects them to manage it.

Consensus

24
Asian Handicap: Japan -1.5
100%
10 of 10 Tips
DraftKings
Best odds
+140
Correct Score: 0 : 2
100%
9 of 9 Tips
bet365
Best odds
+550
Correct Score: 1 : 2
100%
7 of 7 Tips
bet365
Best odds
+800
To Score in Both Halves: Japan
100%
7 of 7 Tips
bet365
Best odds
+150
Half Time / Full Time: Japan / Draw
100%
6 of 6 Tips
DraftKings
Best odds
+1700

Community Tips

429
-777.08
1135 Tips
5 months ago
Tunisia - Japan
Asian Handicap: Japan -1.25
Won
+100
-777.08
1135 Tips
5 months ago
Tunisia - Japan
Correct Score: 0 : 4
Won
+1600
0.00
5 months ago
Tunisia - Japan
Total Goals: Over 2.5
Won
-102
-411.13
904 Tips
5 months ago
2
Accumulator bet
Lost
-106
+74.56
254 Tips
5 months ago
Tunisia - Japan
Asian Handicap: Japan -1
Won
-141
0.00
5 months ago
Tunisia - Japan
Own Goal: Yes
Lost
+800
0.00
5 months ago
Tunisia - Japan
To Score a Penalty: Tunisia
Lost
+1200
-26.20
30 Tips
5 months ago
Tunisia - Japan
Total Goals: Over 1.75
Won
-238
0.00
5 months ago
Tunisia - Japan
Total Cards: Over 4.75
Lost
+490
+6.09
10 Tips
5 months ago
Tunisia - Japan
Total Goals: Under 2.25
Lost
+109
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Tunisia Form Analysis: Where do goals come from?

Tunisia come in with WDLLL form, and the big issue is finishing. They have not scored in their last three matches, even though their average possession is 51%. The per-match numbers are rough too: 1 goal scored but 5 conceded, from only 5 shots and 2 on target. Omar Rekik is their listed top scorer with 1 goal, yet the attack looks thin. The head-to-head says Tunisia can compete, but Japan won 2-0 last time. Can Tunisia start faster, or is this another long night?

W W W W D

Japan Form Analysis: Can the clean-sheet run continue?

Japan arrive flying with WWWWD in their last five, plus a six-game winning streak overall and eight unbeaten. The defence is the headline, with five clean sheets in a row, while the attack has scored in eight straight matches. Their per-match stats show 2 goals scored and 2 conceded, with 8 shots and 3 on target, and they often do their damage after the break (2 second-half goals per match). Daichi Kamada and Keito Nakamura haven’t hit the scoresheet yet, so could this be the game they click?

Tunisia vs Japan Stats

Tunisia vs Japan Odds: Away win strongly favoured

Bookmakers have Japan as clear favourites at 1.53, with Tunisia priced at 7.90 and the Draw at 4.50. The Asian Handicap shows a lean to Japan too, with Japan -1 at 1.82 versus Tunisia +1 at 2.10. For goals, the main line is Total Goals 2.25, with Over 2.25 at 1.86 and Under 2.25 at 2.07, so the market expects 2 to 3 goals. Does that point you to Japan plus goals, or a tight away win?

Tunisia vs Japan Odds
Tunisia Renard, Herve
Japan Moriyasu, Hajime
5-3-2
A. Dahmen
16
Y. Valery
20
O. Rekik
4
M. Talbi
3
46' Substitute Out
D. Bronn
6
90' Substitute Out
A. Abdi
2
H. Mejbri
10
90' Substitute Out
E. Skhiri
17
A. Slimane
25
46' Substitute Out
E. Saad
8
65' Substitute Out
S. Tounekti
26
3-4-3
Z. Suzuki
1
79' Substitute Out
T. Tomiyasu
17
A
K. Itakura
4
H. Ito
21
74' Substitute Out
R. Doan
10
A. Tanaka
17
74' Substitute Out
D. Kamada
15
79' Substitute Out
A
K. Nakamura
13
J. Ito
14
84' Substitute Out
x2
A
A. Ueda
18
A
K. Sano
24
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FAQ Tunisia vs Japan

Who will win between Tunisia and Japan?

Japan look the stronger pick based on form and the odds. They are on a six-match winning streak and unbeaten in eight, while Tunisia have failed to score in their last three games. The market price of 1.53 also backs Japan.

What is the best bet for Tunisia and Japan?

The top model pick is Total Goals: Over 1.5, with 72.74% probability and a 5-star confidence rating. The community also likes Full Time Result: Japan at 1.53. If you want a safer goals angle, Over 1.5 fits both teams’ profiles.

What is Oddspedia SmartBet?

Oddspedia SmartBet is a computer model prediction. It simulates match outcomes and produces probabilities for betting markets. Here, it rates Over 1.5 Goals as a 5-star pick, with a small +EV of 1.83% versus the odds.

Where and when is the match played?

Tunisia vs Japan is in the World Cup (Round 2). The match date is 2026-06-21. Kick-off time is 04:00 UTC. Check your local time zone so you do not miss the early start.

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