Iraq vs Japan: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 19 January

Iraq

W L W W D

1st place in Group D

2-1

19/01/2024 07:30

Japan

W W W W W

2nd place in Group D

AFC Asian Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Iraq vs Japan on 19 January 2024 (kick-off: 07:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Iraq vs Japan preview before placing your bet.

Iraq are currently 1st with 9 points after 3 matches.
Japan sit 2nd with 6 points from 3 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Japan to win with probability 82%.
Head-to-head history favors Japan, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Iraq have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

07:30

2024-01-19

Iraq vs Japan - Prediction & Odds

Iraq

Japan

2024-01-19 07:30

STANDINGS UP TO 19/01/2024

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

01 Iraq	9	3	3	0	0	8	4	4
02 Japan	6	3	2	0	1	8	5	3
03 Indonesia	3	3	1	0	2	3	6	-3
04 Vietnam	0	3	0	0	3	4	8	-4

Head To Head

13/06/2017 08:25

Iraq

1 - 1

Japan

FIFA WCQL

06/10/2016 06:35

Japan

2 - 1

Iraq

FIFA WCQL

11/06/2015 06:00

Japan

4 - 0

Iraq

KIR Cup

16/01/2015 05:00

Iraq

0 - 1

Japan

AFC

11/06/2013 10:30

Iraq

0 - 1

Japan

FIFA WCQL

11/09/2012 06:30

Japan

1 - 0

Iraq

FIFA WCQL

Iraq

Draw

17%

Japan

83%

Iraq Last 6 matches

15/01/2024 10:30

Indonesia 1 - 3 Iraq AFC

06/01/2024 09:10

Iraq 0 - 1 South Korea INT FRL

21/11/2023 08:00

Vietnam 0 - 1 Iraq FIFA WCQL

16/11/2023 10:45

Iraq 5 - 1 Indonesia FIFA WCQL

17/10/2023 10:30

Jordan 2 - 2 Iraq INT FRL

13/10/2023 11:00

Iraq 0 - 0 Qatar INT FRL

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Japan

14/01/2024 07:30

Japan 4 - 2 Vietnam AFC

09/01/2024 07:30

Japan 6 - 1 Jordan INT FRL

01/01/2024 01:00

Japan 5 - 0 Thailand INT FRL

21/11/2023 10:45

Syrian 0 - 5 Japan FIFA WCQL

16/11/2023 06:00

Japan 5 - 0 Myanmar FIFA WCQL

17/10/2023 06:10

Japan 2 - 0 Tunisia INT FRL

Win

100%

Draw

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues AFC Asian Cup

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

Played games

Iraq

Japan

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.72

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored

120

Avg. per game

1.43

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.39

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

0 (0%)6 (100%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 88 matches

YesNo

41 (47%)47 (53%)

In last 88 matches

NoYes

61 (73%)23 (27%)

Iraq

Recent matches

Japan

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Iraq

Japan

Shots

Iraq

Total shots

9.78 avg / game

Blocked

70 total

Avg. 2.59

Japan

Total shots

13.46 avg / game

Blocked

91 total

Avg. 2.94

Iraq Pass Japan

Total passes

12641

Avg. 361 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

20316

Avg. 508 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Iraq

Played games

Japan

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.41

Clean sheets

0.55

3.78

333

Corners

443

5.27

5.93

522

Throw-ins

494

5.88

1.10

Offsides

134

1.60

1.65

145

GK saves

122

1.45

Iraq

DISCIPLINARY

Japan

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.39

122

0.76

0.13

0.00

7.70

678

Fouls

983

11.70

4.56

401

Tackles

419

4.99

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How We Build the Iraq vs Japan Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Iraq vs Japan on 19 January 2024 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 Asian Cup 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 vs Japan Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Iraq'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.

AFC Asian Cup 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 Asian Cup standings and the AFC Asian Cup form table to understand exactly where Iraq 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 AFC Asian Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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