England vs Japan: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 March

Betiball's prediction for England vs Japan on 31 March 2026 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full England vs Japan preview before placing your bet.

England vs Japan: Starting Lineups Time : 31/03/2026 14:45

England
0 - 1
Finished
Japan
83' event Dan Burn / Marc Guehi
83' event Harry Maguire / Ezri Konsa Ngoyo
71' event Marcus Rashford / Anthony Gordon
71' event James Garner / Kobbie Mainoo
59' event Lewis Hall / Nico OReilly
59' event Jarrod Bowen / Cole Jermaine Palmer
59' event Dominic Solanke / Phil Foden
59' event Valentino Livramento / Benjamin William White
event 90+3' Koki Ogawa
event 90+2' Tsuyoshi Watanabe
event 80' Yukinari Sugawara / Daichi Kamada
event 80' Yuito Suzuki / Hiroki Ito
event 80' Shuto Machino / Keito Nakamura
event 71' Junnosuke Suzuki / Kaoru Mitoma
event 71' Ao Tanaka / Ritsu Doan
event 66' Ayumu Seko / Junya Ito
event 66' Koki Ogawa / Ayase Ueda
event 23' Kaoru Mitoma
83' event Dan Burn / Marc Guehi
event 90+3' Koki Ogawa
83' event Harry Maguire / Ezri Konsa Ngoyo
event 90+2' Tsuyoshi Watanabe
71' event Marcus Rashford / Anthony Gordon
event 80' Yukinari Sugawara / Daichi Kamada
71' event James Garner / Kobbie Mainoo
event 80' Yuito Suzuki / Hiroki Ito
59' event Lewis Hall / Nico OReilly
event 80' Shuto Machino / Keito Nakamura
59' event Jarrod Bowen / Cole Jermaine Palmer
event 71' Junnosuke Suzuki / Kaoru Mitoma
59' event Dominic Solanke / Phil Foden
event 71' Ao Tanaka / Ritsu Doan
59' event Valentino Livramento / Benjamin William White
event 66' Ayumu Seko / Junya Ito
event 66' Koki Ogawa / Ayase Ueda
event 23' Kaoru Mitoma
England England
Substitutions
#19 Harvey Barnes
#10 Jude Bellingham
#20 Jarrod Bowen
#17 Dan Burn
#21 James Garner
#26 Lewis Hall
#13 Dean Henderson
#25 Valentino Livramento
#6 Harry Maguire
#11 Marcus Rashford
#18 Dominic Solanke
#24 Djed Spence
#23 Jason Steele
#22 James Trafford
England England Japan Japan
19Shots7
4Shots on Goal2
7Fouls13
11Corner Kick1
13Free kick7
0Yellow card2
1Save3
4Successful Tackles12
7Interceptions12
14Long pass17
8Successful center1
5Shots off goal3
1Hit The Post1
10Blocked2
4Tackle11
6Dribbles3
12Throw-in8
711Passes317
141Attacks51
72Dangerous attacks27
2Corner Kicks(HT)1
0BigChances1
15ShotsInsideBox5
4ShotsOutsideBox2
39DuelsWon38
33Touches In Opposition Box13
31AccurateCrosses6
23GroundDuelsWon28
16AerialDuelsWon10
14Clearances34
Japan Japan
Substitutions
#6 Joeru Fujita
#26 Keisuke Goto
#16 Daiki Hashioka
#23 Tomoki Hayakawa
#9 Shuto Machino
#11 Daizen Maeda
#19 Koki Ogawa
#12 Keisuke Osako
#20 Ryunosuke Sato
#4 Ayumu Seko
#22 Kento Shiogai
#2 Yukinari Sugawara
#25 Junnosuke Suzuki
#8 Yuito Suzuki
#17 Ao Tanaka
Commentary
90+3' Koki Ogawa - Japan receive a yellow card
90+2' Tsuyoshi Watanabe - Japan receive a yellow card
83' England — substitution: Dan Burn / Marc Guehi
83' England — substitution: Harry Maguire / Ezri Konsa Ngoyo
80' Japan — substitution: Yukinari Sugawara / Daichi Kamada
80' Japan — substitution: Yuito Suzuki / Hiroki Ito
80' Japan — substitution: Shuto Machino / Keito Nakamura
71' England — substitution: Marcus Rashford / Anthony Gordon
71' England — substitution: James Garner / Kobbie Mainoo
71' Japan — substitution: Junnosuke Suzuki / Kaoru Mitoma
71' Japan — substitution: Ao Tanaka / Ritsu Doan
66' Japan — substitution: Ayumu Seko / Junya Ito
66' Japan — substitution: Koki Ogawa / Ayase Ueda
59' England — substitution: Lewis Hall / Nico OReilly
59' England — substitution: Jarrod Bowen / Cole Jermaine Palmer
59' England — substitution: Dominic Solanke / Phil Foden
59' England — substitution: Valentino Livramento / Benjamin William White
23' Goal! Kaoru Mitoma - Japan

How We Build the England vs Japan Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for England vs Japan on 31 March 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.

England vs Japan Form Analysis

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