Japan vs Croatia Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – December 05

Japan

L D W D W

1st place in Group E

1 - 1

Pen. 1-3

05/12/2022 11:00

Croatia

L W W L W

2nd place in Group F

FIFA World Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Japan vs Croatia on December 05, 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 for you.

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 %

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	6	3	2	0	1	4	3	1
02 Spain	4	3	1	1	1	9	3	6
03 Germany	4	3	1	1	1	6	5	1
04 Costa Rica	3	3	1	0	2	3	11	-8

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

01 Morocco	7	3	2	1	0	4	1	3
02 Croatia	5	3	1	2	0	4	1	3
03 Belgium	4	3	1	1	1	1	2	-1
04 Canada	0	3	0	0	3	2	7	-5

Japan Last 6 matches

30/06/2026 00:00

Brazil 2 - 1 Japan FIFA World Cup

26/06/2026 06:00

Japan 1 - 1 Sweden FIFA World Cup

21/06/2026 11:00

Tunisia 0 - 4 Japan FIFA World Cup

15/06/2026 03:00

Netherlands 2 - 2 Japan FIFA World Cup

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

03/07/2026 06:00

Portugal 2 - 1 Croatia FIFA World Cup

28/06/2026 04:00

Croatia 2 - 1 Ghana FIFA World Cup

24/06/2026 06:00

Panama 0 - 1 Croatia FIFA World Cup

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

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues FIFA World Cup

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

Played games

Japan

Croatia

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

1 (33%)2 (67%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

1 (25%)3 (75%)

Japan

Recent matches

Croatia

Under /Over

(67%)2 1(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(50%)2 2(50%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 3(100%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)2 2(50%)

Under /Over

(33%)1 2(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(25%)1 3(75%)

/Yes

(67%)2 1(33%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)2 2(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Japan

Croatia

Shots

Japan

Total shots

10.67 avg / game

Blocked

12 total

Avg. 4.00

Croatia

Total shots

11.25 avg / game

Blocked

7 total

Avg. 1.75

Japan Pass Croatia

Total passes

1334

Avg. 445 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

38%

Total passes

2174

Avg. 544 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Japan

Played games

Croatia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.00

Clean sheets

0.50

4.33

Corners

4.00

19.67

Throw-ins

21.25

1.67

Offsides

2.50

2.33

GK saves

4.00

Japan

DISCIPLINARY

Croatia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.00

1.00

0.00

0.00

14.67

Fouls

13.75

13.67

Tackles

20.75

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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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