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

Betiball's prediction for China U23 vs Japan U23 on 24 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) 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.

Prediction Match Centre

China U23 vs Japan U23: Starting Lineups Time : 24/01/2026 11:00

China U23
0 - 4
Finished
Japan U23
85' event Kuai Jiwen / Wang Yudong
81' event Behram Abduweli
78' event Behram Abduweli / Xiang Yuwang
62' event Bohao Wang / Mutellip Iminqari
62' event Chen Zeshi / Xu Bin
62' event Shengxin Bao / Li Zhenquan
event 85' Nelson Ishiwatari / Ryunosuke Sato
event 78' Hayato Okabe / Kosei Ogura
event 78' Sena Ishibashi / Yumeki Yokoyama
event 78' Yutaka Michiwaki / Nwadike Uche Bryan Seo
event 76' Kosei Ogura
event 62' Yudai Shimamoto / Yuto Ozeki
event 59' Ryunosuke Sato
event 45' Kosei Ogura
event 20' Kosei Ogura
event 12' Yuto Ozeki
85' event Kuai Jiwen / Wang Yudong
event 85' Nelson Ishiwatari / Ryunosuke Sato
81' event Behram Abduweli
event 78' Hayato Okabe / Kosei Ogura
78' event Behram Abduweli / Xiang Yuwang
event 78' Sena Ishibashi / Yumeki Yokoyama
62' event Bohao Wang / Mutellip Iminqari
event 78' Yutaka Michiwaki / Nwadike Uche Bryan Seo
62' event Chen Zeshi / Xu Bin
event 76' Kosei Ogura
62' event Shengxin Bao / Li Zhenquan
event 62' Yudai Shimamoto / Yuto Ozeki
event 59' Ryunosuke Sato
event 45' Kosei Ogura
event 20' Kosei Ogura
event 12' Yuto Ozeki
China U23 China U23
Substitutions
#9 Behram Abduweli
#21 Shengxin Bao
#17 Shimeng Bao
#18 Chen Zeshi
#3 Yiran He
#12 Shenping Huo
#11 Kuai Jiwen
#1 Yi Luan
#22 Weijie Mao
#13 Bohao Wang
#14 Haoyu Yang
#19 Zhang Aihui
China U23 China U23 Japan U23 Japan U23
6Shots18
2Shots on Goal9
11Fouls9
2Corner Kick7
9Free kick11
4Offside1
1Yellow card1
5Save2
8Successful Tackles9
5Interceptions12
21Long pass23
4Successful center5
2Shots off goal4
2Blocked5
7Tackle14
20Throw-in16
377Passes375
111Attacks147
61Dangerous attacks108
2Corner Kicks(HT)4
2BigChances2
4ShotsInsideBox10
2ShotsOutsideBox8
27DuelsWon40
0.46ExpectedGoals2.15
0.38xGOT3.15
9Touches In Opposition Box19
7AccurateCrosses22
25Clearances23
Japan U23 Japan U23
Substitutions
#12 Tomoyasu Hamasaki
#13 Sena Ishibashi
#7 Nelson Ishiwatari
#14 Tokumo Kawai
#1 Masataka Kobayashi
#18 Haruta Kume
#19 Yutaka Michiwaki
#15 Soichiro Mori
#22 Hayato Okabe
#21 Kanta Sekitomi
#17 Yudai Shimamoto
#3 Kaito Tsuchiya
Commentary
85' China U23 — substitution: Kuai Jiwen / Wang Yudong
85' Japan U23 — substitution: Nelson Ishiwatari / Ryunosuke Sato
81' Behram Abduweli - China U23 receive a yellow card
78' China U23 — substitution: Behram Abduweli / Xiang Yuwang
78' Japan U23 — substitution: Hayato Okabe / Kosei Ogura
78' Japan U23 — substitution: Sena Ishibashi / Yumeki Yokoyama
78' Japan U23 — substitution: Yutaka Michiwaki / Nwadike Uche Bryan Seo
76' Goal! Kosei Ogura - Japan U23
62' China U23 — substitution: Bohao Wang / Mutellip Iminqari
62' China U23 — substitution: Chen Zeshi / Xu Bin
62' China U23 — substitution: Shengxin Bao / Li Zhenquan
62' Japan U23 — substitution: Yudai Shimamoto / Yuto Ozeki
59' Penalty scored! Ryunosuke Sato - Japan U23
45' Kosei Ogura - Japan U23 receive a yellow card
20' Goal! Kosei Ogura - Japan U23
12' Goal! Yuto Ozeki - Japan U23

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 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.

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 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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