Japan vs Italy

Japan is likely to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities, but Italy's strong defense should help them stay in the match, resulting in a closely contested 1-1 draw. Japan's recent form and higher goals scored per match give them a slight edge, but Italy's midfield and defensive ratings suggest they can contain Japan's attack. With Japan having a 44% win probability, a draw seems the most probable outcome, reflecting the evenly matched nature of this encounter.