China U23 vs Japan U23: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 January

Prediction Match Centre

China U23

No standing data

0-4

Japan U23
Win Probability 60%

24/01/2026 08:00

Japan U23

1st place in AFC U-23 Championship

AFC U-23 Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for China U23 vs Japan U23 on 24 January 2026 (kick-off: 08:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full China U23 vs Japan U23 preview before placing your bet.

China U23 will face Japan U23 in AFC U-23 Championship on January 24, 2026 at 08:00.
Japan U23 sit 1st with 9 points from 3 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.48.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:00

2026-01-24

China U23 vs Japan U23 - Prediction & Odds

China U23

Japan U23

2026-01-24 08:00

STANDINGS UP TO 24/01/2026

Group B	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Japan U23	9	3	3	0	0	11	2	9
02 Kuwait U23	4	3	1	1	1	2	6	-4
03 Afghanistan U23	3	3	1	0	2	2	5	-3
04 Myanmar U23	1	3	0	1	2	2	4	-2

Group D	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Australia U23	7	3	2	1	0	20	0	20
02 China U23	7	3	2	1	0	12	1	11
03 Timor Leste U23	3	3	1	0	2	7	8	-1
04 Northern Mariana Island U23	0	3	0	0	3	0	30	-30

Group B	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Japan U23	9	3	3	0	0	10	0	10
02 United Arab Emirates U23	4	3	1	1	1	3	4	-1
03 Syria U23	4	3	1	1	1	2	6	-4
04 Qatar U23	0	3	0	0	3	0	5	-5

Group D	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Australia U23	6	3	2	0	1	4	3	1
02 China U23	5	3	1	2	0	1	0	1
03 Iraq U23	2	3	0	2	1	2	3	-1
04 Thailand U23	2	3	0	2	1	2	3	-1

Head To Head

16/04/2024 06:00

Japan U23

1 - 0

China U23

AFC U23

23/07/2017 01:30

Japan U23

1 - 2

China U23

AFC U23

12/10/2013 04:30

China U23

0 - 2

Japan U23

EAG

08/11/2010 04:00

China U23

0 - 3

Japan U23

AGS

03/08/2007 05:00

China U23

0 - 0

Japan U23

INT FRLW

Japan U23

20%

Draw

20%

China U23

60%

China U23 Last 6 matches

20/01/2026 08:30

Vietnam U23 0 - 3 China U23

AFC U23

17/01/2026 04:30

Uzbekistan U23 0 - 0 China U23

AFC U23

14/01/2026 04:30

Thailand U23 0 - 0 China U23

AFC U23

11/01/2026 04:30

China U23 1 - 0 Australia U23

AFC U23

08/01/2026 07:00

Iraq U23 0 - 0 China U23

AFC U23

01/01/2026 05:30

China U23 0 - 1 Iran U23

INT FRL

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Japan U23

20/01/2026 04:30

Japan U23 1 - 0 South Korea U23

AFC U23

16/01/2026 04:30

Japan U23 1 - 1 Jordan U23

AFC U23

13/01/2026 09:30

Japan U23 2 - 0 Qatar U23

AFC U23

10/01/2026 04:30

United Arab Emirates U23 0 - 3 Japan U23

AFC U23

07/01/2026 04:30

Japan U23 5 - 0 Syria U23

AFC U23

01/01/2026 06:00

Jordan U23 1 - 1 Japan U23

INT FRL

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues AFC U-23 Championship

Played games

China U23

Japan U23

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.78

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.56

Scored

Avg. per game

3.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.33

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 9 matches

YesNo

4 (44%)5 (56%)

In last 9 matches

NoYes

9 (100%)0 (0%)

China U23

Recent matches

Japan U23

Under /Over

(44%)4 5(56%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)8 1(11%)

Under /Over

(22%)2 7(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)4 5(56%)

Under /Over

(33%)3 6(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)4 5(56%)

/Yes

(11%)1 8(89%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(33%)3 6(67%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

China U23

Japan U23

Shots

China U23

Total shots

13.89 avg / game

Blocked

40 total

Avg. 4.44

Japan U23

Total shots

15.56 avg / game

Blocked

25 total

Avg. 4.17

China U23 Pass Japan U23

Total passes

3275

Avg. 364 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

2888

Avg. 481 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

60%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

China U23

Played games

Japan U23

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.78

Clean sheets

0.67

3.89

Corners

8.11

11.56

104

Throw-ins

137

15.22

1.67

Offsides

1.00

4.11

GK saves

0.89

China U23

DISCIPLINARY

Japan U23

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.78

1.44

0.00

0.00

11.11

100

Fouls

129

14.33

15.56

140

Tackles

10.33

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the China U23 vs Japan U23 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for China U23 vs Japan U23 on 24 January 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 AFC U-23 Championship 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 U23 vs Japan U23 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess China U23's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Japan U23'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.

AFC U-23 Championship 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 AFC U-23 Championship standings and the AFC U-23 Championship form table to understand exactly where China U23 and Japan U23 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 AFC U-23 Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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