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

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 vs Croatia: Starting Lineups Time : 05/12/2022 11:00

Japan
2 - 2
Finished (Pen 1-3)
Croatia
106' event Ao Tanaka / Hidemasa Morita
87' event Takumi Minamino / Ritsu Doan
75' event Hiroki Sakai / Daichi Kamada
64' event Takuma Asano / Daizen Maeda
64' event Kaoru Mitoma / Yuto Nagatomo
43' event Daizen Maeda
event 116' Borna Barisic
event 106' Mislav Orsic / Ivan Perisic
event 106' Marko Livaja / Ante Budimir
event 99' Lovro Majer / Luka Modric
event 99' Nikola Vlasic / Mateo Kovacic
event 90' Mateo Kovacic
event 68' Mario Pasalic / Andrej Kramaric
event 62' Ante Budimir / Bruno Petkovic
event 55' Ivan Perisic
106' event Ao Tanaka / Hidemasa Morita
event 116' Borna Barisic
87' event Takumi Minamino / Ritsu Doan
event 106' Mislav Orsic / Ivan Perisic
75' event Hiroki Sakai / Daichi Kamada
event 106' Marko Livaja / Ante Budimir
64' event Takuma Asano / Daizen Maeda
event 99' Lovro Majer / Luka Modric
64' event Kaoru Mitoma / Yuto Nagatomo
event 99' Nikola Vlasic / Mateo Kovacic
43' event Daizen Maeda
event 90' Mateo Kovacic
event 68' Mario Pasalic / Andrej Kramaric
event 62' Ante Budimir / Bruno Petkovic
event 55' Ivan Perisic
Japan Japan
Substitutions
#19 Hiroki Sakai
#18 Takuma Asano
#10 Takumi Minamino
#17 Ao Tanaka
#9 Kaoru Mitoma
#1 Eiji Kawashima
#7 Gaku Shibasaki
#21 Ueda Ayase
#23 Daniel Schmidt
#26 Hiroki Ito
#2 Miki Yamane
#24 Yuki Soma
#20 Shuto Machino
Japan Japan Croatia Croatia
13Shots18
4Shots on Goal4
13Fouls16
5Corner Kick4
3Corners (Overtime)1
16Free kick16
3Offside0
0Yellow card2
0Yellow card (Overtime)1
47Aerial71
3Save3
13Successful Tackles14
7Interceptions5
1Assist1
4Substitution2
1Substitution (Overtime)4
5Shots off goal7
25Head Success34
4Blocked7
13Tackle14
4Dribbles2
29Throw-in28
524Passes724
121Attacks172
49Dangerous attacks65
3Corner Kicks(HT)1
Croatia Croatia
Substitutions
#14 Marko Livaja
#17 Ante Budimir
#15 Mario Pasalic
#18 Mislav Orsic
#13 Nikola Vlasic
#7 Lovro Majer
#21 Domagoj Vida
#23 Ivica Ivusic
#5 Martin Erlic
#12 Ivo Grbic
#26 Kristijan Jakic
#24 Josip Sutalo
#25 Luka Sucic
Commentary
116' Borna Barisic - Croatia receive a yellow card
106' Japan — substitution: Ao Tanaka / Hidemasa Morita
106' Croatia — substitution: Mislav Orsic / Ivan Perisic
106' Croatia — substitution: Marko Livaja / Ante Budimir
99' Croatia — substitution: Lovro Majer / Luka Modric
99' Croatia — substitution: Nikola Vlasic / Mateo Kovacic
90' Mateo Kovacic - Croatia receive a yellow card
87' Japan — substitution: Takumi Minamino / Ritsu Doan
75' Japan — substitution: Hiroki Sakai / Daichi Kamada
68' Croatia — substitution: Mario Pasalic / Andrej Kramaric
64' Japan — substitution: Takuma Asano / Daizen Maeda
64' Japan — substitution: Kaoru Mitoma / Yuto Nagatomo
62' Croatia — substitution: Ante Budimir / Bruno Petkovic
55' Goal! Ivan Perisic - Croatia
43' Goal! Daizen Maeda - Japan

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 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.

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

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