Japan vs Croatia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 December

Japan
LDWDW
1st place in Group E
1 - 1
Pen. 1-3
05/12/2022 11:00
Croatia
LWWLW
2nd place in Group F
FIFA World Cup
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Japan vs Croatia on 05 December 2022 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Japan vs Croatia preview before placing your bet.

  • Japan will face Croatia in FIFA World Cup on December 5, 2022 at 11:00.
  • Japan are currently 1st with 6 points after 3 matches.
  • Croatia sit 2nd with 5 points from 3 matches.
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
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 05/12/2022
Group E PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Japan Japan
6 3 2 0 1 4 3 1
02 Spain Spain
4 3 1 1 1 9 3 6
03 Germany Germany
4 3 1 1 1 6 5 1
04 Costa Rica Costa Rica
3 3 1 0 2 3 11 -8
Group F PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Morocco Morocco
7 3 2 1 0 4 1 3
02 Croatia Croatia
5 3 1 2 0 4 1 3
03 Belgium Belgium
4 3 1 1 1 1 2 -1
04 Canada Canada
0 3 0 0 3 2 7 -5
Japan Japan Last 6 matches
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Brazil 2 - 1 Japan
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26/06/2026 06:00
Japan 1 - 1 Sweden
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21/06/2026 11:00
Tunisia 0 - 4 Japan
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15/06/2026 03:00
Netherlands 2 - 2 Japan
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31/05/2026 17:25
Japan 1 - 0 Iceland
International Friendly
01/04/2026 01:45
England 0 - 1 Japan
International Friendly
Win
50%
Draw
33%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Croatia Croatia
03/07/2026 06:00
Portugal 2 - 1 Croatia
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28/06/2026 04:00
Croatia 2 - 1 Ghana
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24/06/2026 06:00
Panama 0 - 1 Croatia
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18/06/2026 03:00
England 4 - 2 Croatia
FIFA World Cup
08/06/2026 01:45
Croatia 2 - 1 Slovenia
International Friendly
02/06/2026 23:00
Croatia 0 - 2 Belgium
International Friendly
Win
50%
Draw
0%
Lost
50%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues FIFA World Cup
Played games
Japan
Japan
14
 Croatia
Croatia
10
Goals
Scored
25
Avg. per game
1.79
Conceded
12
Avg. per game
0.86
Scored
11
Avg. per game
1.10
Conceded
8
Avg. per game
0.80
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 14 matches
YesNo
9 (64%)5 (36%)
In last 14 matches
NoYes
6 (60%)4 (40%)
Japan

Japan

Recent matches

Croatia

Croatia

Under /Over

(71%)10 4(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(60%)6 4(40%)

Under /Over

(29%)4 10(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(30%)3 7(70%)

Under /Over

(50%)7 7(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(20%)2 8(80%)

/Yes

(43%)6 8(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)5 5(50%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Japan Japan
Croatia Croatia
Shots
Japan
Japan
Total shots
11.93 avg / game
Blocked
16 total
Avg. 4.00
Croatia
Croatia
Total shots
12.30 avg / game
Blocked
18 total
Avg. 2.57
Japan Japan Pass Croatia Croatia
Total passes
2054
Avg. 411 / game
Accurate
75%
Ball possession
48%
Total passes
4147
Avg. 592 / game
Accurate
86%
Ball possession
56%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Japan
Japan
1338
Avg. 95.57 / game
 Croatia
Croatia
1167
Avg. 116.70 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Japan
Japan
717
Avg. 51.21 / game
 Croatia
Croatia
505
Avg. 50.50 / game
OTHERS
Japan
Japan
14
Played games
Croatia
Croatia
10
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.36
5
Clean sheets
4
0.40
6.43
90
Corners
44
4.40
6.14
86
Throw-ins
161
16.10
1.79
25
Offsides
14
1.40
1.79
25
GK saves
27
2.70
Japan
Japan
DISCIPLINARY
Croatia
Croatia
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.79
11
Yellow card
15
1.50
0.00
0
Red card
1
0.10
13.00
182
Fouls
110
11.00
5.00
70
Tackles
131
13.10
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How We Build the Japan vs Croatia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Japan vs Croatia on 05 December 2022 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 FIFA World 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.

Japan vs Croatia Form Analysis

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

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

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