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

Betiball's prediction for Iraq vs Japan on 19 January 2024 (kick-off: 04:30) 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 vs Japan: Starting Lineups Time : 19/01/2024 04:30

Iraq
2 - 1
Finished
Japan
77' event Zaid Tahseen / Ali Jasim El-Aibi
66' event Ali Jamil Adnan / Youssef Amyn
61' event Osama Rashid / Frans Dhia Putros
46' event Merchas Doski / Hussein Ali
46' event Mohanad Ali / Aymen Hussein
45+4' event Aymen Hussein
15' event Suad Natiq
5' event Aymen Hussein
event 90+3' Wataru Endo
event 74' Daizen Maeda / Junya Ito
event 74' Reo Hatate / Hidemasa Morita
event 61' Ayase Ueda / Takuma Asano
event 61' Ritsu Doan / Takefusa Kubo
event 57' Takuma Asano Penalty cancelled
event 46' Takehiro Tomiyasu / Shogo Taniguchi
event 37' Junya Ito
77' event Zaid Tahseen / Ali Jasim El-Aibi
event 90+3' Wataru Endo
66' event Ali Jamil Adnan / Youssef Amyn
event 74' Daizen Maeda / Junya Ito
61' event Osama Rashid / Frans Dhia Putros
event 74' Reo Hatate / Hidemasa Morita
46' event Merchas Doski / Hussein Ali
event 61' Ayase Ueda / Takuma Asano
46' event Mohanad Ali / Aymen Hussein
event 61' Ritsu Doan / Takefusa Kubo
45+4' event Aymen Hussein
event 57' Takuma Asano Penalty cancelled
15' event Suad Natiq
event 46' Takehiro Tomiyasu / Shogo Taniguchi
5' event Aymen Hussein
event 37' Junya Ito
Iraq Iraq
Substitutions
#23 Merchas Doski
#10 Mohanad Ali
#20 Osama Rashid
#6 Ali Jamil Adnan
#24 Zaid Tahseen
#1 Fahad Talib Raheem
#22 Ahmed Basil
#11 Zidane Iqbal
#13 Bashar Resan Bonyan
#21 Ahmad Allee
#9 Ali Al-Hamadi
#26 Montader Madjed
Iraq Iraq Japan Japan
8Shots15
3Shots on Goal2
11Fouls14
1Corner Kick13
3Offside2
1Yellow card1
1Save1
21Successful Tackles13
8Interceptions9
1Assist1
5Shots off goal9
25Head Success31
0Blocked4
21Tackle13
8Dribbles9
232Passes600
89Attacks148
21Dangerous attacks80
1Corner Kicks(HT)4
Japan Japan
Substitutions
#22 Takehiro Tomiyasu
#10 Ritsu Doan
#9 Ayase Ueda
#17 Reo Hatate
#25 Daizen Maeda
#1 Daiya Maekawa
#15 Koki Machida
#16 Seiya Maikuma
#19 Yuta Nakayama
#13 Keito Nakamura
#26 Kaishu Sano
#11 Mao Hosoya
Commentary
90+3' Goal! Wataru Endo - Japan
77' Iraq — substitution: Zaid Tahseen / Ali Jasim El-Aibi
74' Japan — substitution: Daizen Maeda / Junya Ito
74' Japan — substitution: Reo Hatate / Hidemasa Morita
66' Iraq — substitution: Ali Jamil Adnan / Youssef Amyn
61' Iraq — substitution: Osama Rashid / Frans Dhia Putros
61' Japan — substitution: Ayase Ueda / Takuma Asano
61' Japan — substitution: Ritsu Doan / Takefusa Kubo
57' VAR review - Japan
46' Iraq — substitution: Merchas Doski / Hussein Ali
46' Iraq — substitution: Mohanad Ali / Aymen Hussein
46' Japan — substitution: Takehiro Tomiyasu / Shogo Taniguchi
45+4' Goal! Aymen Hussein - Iraq
37' Junya Ito - Japan receive a yellow card
15' Suad Natiq - Iraq receive a yellow card
5' Goal! Aymen Hussein - Iraq

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 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.

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

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