Iraq U20 vs Japan U20: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 15 March

Iraq U20
WDLWD
2nd place in Group H
2
1-1
Pen. 5-3
15/03/2023 06:00
Japan U20
WWWWL
1st place in Group C
AFC Championship U20
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Iraq U20 vs Japan U20 on 15 March 2023 (kick-off: 06:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Iraq U20 vs Japan U20 preview before placing your bet.

  • Iraq U20 are currently 2nd with 6 points after 3 matches.
  • Japan U20 sit 1st with 12 points from 4 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Japan U20 to win with probability 61%.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
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Coef.
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2023-03-15

Iraq U20 vs Japan U20 - Prediction & Odds

Iraq U20
Iraq U20
Japan U20
Japan U20
2023-03-15 06:00
13
26
61
2
2 - 0
2 - 0
2.00
1.38
Pen. FT
1-1 5-3 1-0
-
weather
STANDINGS UP TO 15/03/2023
Group C PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Japan U20 Japan U20
12 4 4 0 0 22 0 22
02 Yemen U20 Yemen U20
7 4 2 1 1 14 5 9
03 Palestine U20 Palestine U20
7 4 2 1 1 8 10 -2
04 Laos U20 Laos U20
3 4 1 0 3 4 7 -3
05 Guam U20 Guam U20
0 4 0 0 4 1 27 -26
Group H PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Australia U20 Australia U20
9 3 3 0 0 9 2 7
02 Iraq U20 Iraq U20
6 3 2 0 1 6 3 3
03 India U20 India U20
3 3 1 0 2 5 9 -4
04 Kuwait U20 Kuwait U20
0 3 0 0 3 2 8 -6
Group A PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Uzbekistan U20 Uzbekistan U20
7 3 2 1 0 3 0 3
02 Iraq U20 Iraq U20
4 3 1 1 1 3 2 1
03 Indonesia U20 Indonesia U20
4 3 1 1 1 1 2 -1
04 Syria U20 Syria U20
1 3 0 1 2 1 4 -3
Group D PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Japan U20 Japan U20
9 3 3 0 0 7 2 5
02 China U20 China U20
4 3 1 1 1 4 3 1
03 Saudi Arabia U20 Saudi Arabia U20
3 3 1 0 2 2 4 -2
04 Kyrgyzstan U20 Kyrgyzstan U20
1 3 0 1 2 1 5 -4
Iraq U20 Iraq U20 Last 6 matches
11/03/2023 06:00
Iran U20 0 - 1 Iraq U20 AFC U20
07/03/2023 10:00
Iraq U20 1 - 1 Syria U20 AFC U20
04/03/2023 10:00
Iraq U20 0 - 1 Uzbekistan U20 AFC U20
01/03/2023 08:00
Indonesia U20 0 - 2 Iraq U20 AFC U20
29/01/2023 09:00
Jordan U20 1 - 1 Iraq U20 INT FRL
26/01/2023 08:10
Iraq U20 2 - 1 Kyrgyzstan U20 INT FRL
Win
50%
Draw
33%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Japan U20 Japan U20
12/03/2023 10:00
Japan U20 2 - 0 Jordan U20 AFC U20
09/03/2023 08:00
Saudi Arabia U20 1 - 2 Japan U20 AFC U20
06/03/2023 06:00
Kyrgyzstan U20 0 - 3 Japan U20 AFC U20
03/03/2023 06:00
Japan U20 2 - 1 China U20 AFC U20
21/11/2022 13:00
France U20 2 - 1 Japan U20 INT FRL
19/11/2022 06:00
Spain U19 0 - 1 Japan U20 INT FRL
Win
83%
Draw
0%
Lost
17%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues AFC Championship U20

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Iraq U20
Iraq U20
9
 Japan U20
Japan U20
9
Goals
Scored
5
Avg. per game
0.56
Conceded
3
Avg. per game
0.33
Scored
11
Avg. per game
1.22
Conceded
2
Avg. per game
0.22
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
1 (17%)5 (83%)
In last 9 matches
YesNo
5 (56%)4 (44%)
In last 9 matches
NoYes
4 (44%)5 (56%)
Iraq U20

Iraq U20

Recent matches

Japan U20

Japan U20

Under /Over

(56%)5 4(44%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)8 1(11%)

Under /Over

(11%)1 8(89%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)3 6(67%)

Under /Over

(11%)1 8(89%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(78%)7 2(22%)

/Yes

(33%)3 6(67%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(33%)3 6(67%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Iraq U20 Iraq U20
Japan U20 Japan U20
Shots
Iraq U20
Iraq U20
Total shots
13.11 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Japan U20
Japan U20
Total shots
14.00 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Iraq U20 Iraq U20 Pass Japan U20 Japan U20
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
46%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
58%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Iraq U20
Iraq U20
891
Avg. 99.00 / game
 Japan U20
Japan U20
548
Avg. 60.89 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Iraq U20
Iraq U20
518
Avg. 57.56 / game
 Japan U20
Japan U20
386
Avg. 42.89 / game
OTHERS
Iraq U20
Iraq U20
9
Played games
Japan U20
Japan U20
9
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.33
3
Clean sheets
6
0.67
5.00
45
Corners
35
3.89
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Iraq U20
Iraq U20
DISCIPLINARY
Japan U20
Japan U20
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.22
11
Yellow card
7
0.78
0.11
1
Red card
0
0.00
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the Iraq U20 vs Japan U20 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Iraq U20 vs Japan U20 on 15 March 2023 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 Championship U20 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.

Iraq U20 vs Japan U20 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Iraq U20's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Japan U20'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 Championship U20 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 Championship U20 standings and the AFC Championship U20 form table to understand exactly where Iraq U20 and Japan U20 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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