China U17 vs Japan U17: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 May

Betiball's prediction for China U17 vs Japan U17 on 22 May 2026 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full China U17 vs Japan U17 preview before placing your bet.

Prediction Match Centre

China U17 vs Japan U17: Starting Lineups Time : 22/05/2026 13:00

China U17
2 - 3
Finished
Japan U17
89' event Zhang Bolin / Wan Xiang
79' event Zhao Songyuan
48' event Wan Xiang
46' event Zhao Songyuan / Kuang Zhaolei
46' event Zhengpeng Xu / Chaowei Pan
46' event Zhicheng Liu / Yucheng Jin
event 90+3' Arata Okamoto / Maki Kitahara
event 78' Eito Takaki / Kakeru Saito
event 78' Yoshiki Fujimoto / Tafuku Satomi
event 77' Anthony Motosuna
event 68' Sosuke Hoshi / Kaiji Chonan
event 68' Chimezie Kai Ezemuokwe / Kazato Kimura
event 60' Sora Iwatsuchi
event 45+2' Maki Kitahara
event 43' Kakeru Saito
event 32' Tafuku Satomi
89' event Zhang Bolin / Wan Xiang
event 90+3' Arata Okamoto / Maki Kitahara
79' event Zhao Songyuan
event 78' Eito Takaki / Kakeru Saito
48' event Wan Xiang
event 78' Yoshiki Fujimoto / Tafuku Satomi
46' event Zhao Songyuan / Kuang Zhaolei
event 77' Anthony Motosuna
46' event Zhengpeng Xu / Chaowei Pan
event 68' Sosuke Hoshi / Kaiji Chonan
46' event Zhicheng Liu / Yucheng Jin
event 68' Chimezie Kai Ezemuokwe / Kazato Kimura
event 60' Sora Iwatsuchi
event 45+2' Maki Kitahara
event 43' Kakeru Saito
event 32' Tafuku Satomi
China U17 China U17
Substitutions
#22 Zhicheng Liu
#17 Zhengpeng Xu
#14 Zhao Songyuan
#20 Zhang Bolin
#12 Jiang Cheng en
#23 Yuxuan Zhu
#21 Kong Xinuo
#13 Heyi Wang
#9 Jin Xie
#18 Weihao Bian
#19 Peng Xianchen
#16 Xiuhao Wang
China U17 China U17 Japan U17 Japan U17
4Shots13
3Shots on Goal7
8Fouls14
3Corner Kick3
14Free kick8
0Offside1
0Yellow card2
4Save1
6Interceptions17
22Long pass31
1Successful center3
0Shots off goal4
1Blocked2
12Tackle12
29Throw-in32
397Passes512
104Attacks139
37Dangerous attacks84
1Corner Kicks(HT)2
2BigChances1
4ShotsInsideBox9
0ShotsOutsideBox4
40DuelsWon45
1.39ExpectedGoals1.13
1.11xGOT1.9
8Touches In Opposition Box23
7AccurateCrosses18
35Clearances32
Japan U17 Japan U17
Substitutions
#13 Chimezie Kai Ezemuokwe
#5 Sosuke Hoshi
#17 Yoshiki Fujimoto
#9 Eito Takaki
#21 Arata Okamoto
#12 Rento Kida
#23 Koki Takahashi
#2 Yuto Iwashita
#20 Yoshito Kumada
#15 Ryoma Tsuneyoshi
#18 Rekuto Shiraogawa
#19 Shun Tatemi
Commentary
90+3' Japan U17 — substitution: Arata Okamoto / Maki Kitahara
89' China U17 — substitution: Zhang Bolin / Wan Xiang
79' Penalty scored! Zhao Songyuan - China U17
78' Japan U17 — substitution: Eito Takaki / Kakeru Saito
78' Japan U17 — substitution: Yoshiki Fujimoto / Tafuku Satomi
77' Anthony Motosuna - Japan U17 receive a yellow card
68' Japan U17 — substitution: Sosuke Hoshi / Kaiji Chonan
68' Japan U17 — substitution: Chimezie Kai Ezemuokwe / Kazato Kimura
60' Sora Iwatsuchi - Japan U17 receive a yellow card
48' Goal! Wan Xiang - China U17
46' China U17 — substitution: Zhao Songyuan / Kuang Zhaolei
46' China U17 — substitution: Zhengpeng Xu / Chaowei Pan
46' China U17 — substitution: Zhicheng Liu / Yucheng Jin
45+2' Goal! Maki Kitahara - Japan U17
43' Goal! Kakeru Saito - Japan U17
32' Goal! Tafuku Satomi - Japan U17

How We Build the China U17 vs Japan U17 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for China U17 vs Japan U17 on 22 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

China U17 vs Japan U17 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess China U17's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Japan U17's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where China U17 and Japan U17 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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