Japan vs Iceland: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 May

Betiball's prediction for Japan vs Iceland on 31 May 2026 (kick-off: 06:25) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Japan vs Iceland preview before placing your bet.

Japan vs Iceland: Starting Lineups Time : 31/05/2026 06:25

Japan
1 - 0
Finished
Iceland
87' event Koki Ogawa
83' event Kaishu Sano / Takefusa Kubo
83' event Shogo Taniguchi / Takehiro Tomiyasu
82' event Tomoki Hayakawa / Zion Suzuki
73' event Tsuyoshi Watanabe / Ko Itakura
73' event Keisuke Goto / Ao Tanaka
72' event Kento Shiogai / Keito Nakamura
46' event Yuto Nagatomo / Junya Ito
46' event Ayumu Seko / Wataru Endo
46' event Koki Ogawa / Ayase Ueda
46' event Yukinari Sugawara / Ritsu Doan
14' event Hiroki Ito / Maya Yoshida
event 90+2' Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson / Hordur Bjorgvin Magnusson
event 87' Mikael Egill Ellertsson
event 87' Isak Snaer Thorvaldsson / Kristian Hlynsson
event 85' Hjortur Hermannsson / Daniel Leo Gretarsson
event 75' Stefan Teitur Thordarson
event 72' Benony Andresson / Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson
event 72' Aron Einar Gunnarsson / Andri Fannar Baldursson
event 46' Willum Thor Willumsson / Giisli Thordarson
event 33' Kristian Hlynsson
87' event Koki Ogawa
event 90+2' Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson / Hordur Bjorgvin Magnusson
83' event Kaishu Sano / Takefusa Kubo
event 87' Mikael Egill Ellertsson
83' event Shogo Taniguchi / Takehiro Tomiyasu
event 87' Isak Snaer Thorvaldsson / Kristian Hlynsson
82' event Tomoki Hayakawa / Zion Suzuki
event 85' Hjortur Hermannsson / Daniel Leo Gretarsson
73' event Tsuyoshi Watanabe / Ko Itakura
event 75' Stefan Teitur Thordarson
73' event Keisuke Goto / Ao Tanaka
event 72' Benony Andresson / Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson
72' event Kento Shiogai / Keito Nakamura
event 72' Aron Einar Gunnarsson / Andri Fannar Baldursson
46' event Yuto Nagatomo / Junya Ito
event 46' Willum Thor Willumsson / Giisli Thordarson
46' event Ayumu Seko / Wataru Endo
event 33' Kristian Hlynsson
46' event Koki Ogawa / Ayase Ueda
46' event Yukinari Sugawara / Ritsu Doan
14' event Hiroki Ito / Maya Yoshida
Japan Japan
Substitutions
#9 Keisuke Goto
#23 Tomoki Hayakawa
#21 Hiroki Ito
#11 Daizen Maeda
#5 Yuto Nagatomo
#19 Koki Ogawa
#12 Keisuke Osako
#24 Kaishu Sano
#20 Ayumu Seko
#26 Kento Shiogai
#2 Yukinari Sugawara
#25 Junnosuke Suzuki
#17 Yuito Suzuki
#3 Shogo Taniguchi
#16 Tsuyoshi Watanabe
Japan Japan Iceland Iceland
15Shots8
7Shots on Goal2
11Fouls9
5Corner Kick1
9Free kick11
2Offside0
0Yellow card3
1Aerial0
2Save7
5Successful Tackles9
5Interceptions2
12Long pass23
5Successful center2
3Shots off goal5
5Blocked1
4Tackle9
4Dribbles3
18Throw-in9
581Passes481
135Attacks67
48Dangerous attacks19
1Corner Kicks(HT)0
2BigChances0
1BigChancesMissed0
9ShotsInsideBox3
6ShotsOutsideBox5
38DuelsWon42
1.03ExpectedGoals0.35
2.06xGOT0.15
24Touches In Opposition Box8
18AccurateCrosses7
20GroundDuelsWon25
18AerialDuelsWon17
19Clearances28
Iceland Iceland
Substitutions
#9 Benony Andresson
#13 Adam Ingi Benediktsson
#17 Aron Einar Gunnarsson
#6 Hjortur Hermannsson
#1 Ogmundur Kristinsson
#4 Valgeir Lunddal Fridriksson
#21 Alfons Sampsted
#11 Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson
#10 Isak Snaer Thorvaldsson
#7 Willum Thor Willumsson
Commentary
90+2' Iceland — substitution: Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson / Hordur Bjorgvin Magnusson
87' Goal! Koki Ogawa - Japan
87' Mikael Egill Ellertsson - Iceland receive a yellow card
87' Iceland — substitution: Isak Snaer Thorvaldsson / Kristian Hlynsson
85' Iceland — substitution: Hjortur Hermannsson / Daniel Leo Gretarsson
83' Japan — substitution: Kaishu Sano / Takefusa Kubo
83' Japan — substitution: Shogo Taniguchi / Takehiro Tomiyasu
82' Japan — substitution: Tomoki Hayakawa / Zion Suzuki
75' Stefan Teitur Thordarson - Iceland receive a yellow card
73' Japan — substitution: Tsuyoshi Watanabe / Ko Itakura
73' Japan — substitution: Keisuke Goto / Ao Tanaka
72' Japan — substitution: Kento Shiogai / Keito Nakamura
72' Iceland — substitution: Benony Andresson / Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson
72' Iceland — substitution: Aron Einar Gunnarsson / Andri Fannar Baldursson
46' Japan — substitution: Yuto Nagatomo / Junya Ito
46' Japan — substitution: Ayumu Seko / Wataru Endo
46' Japan — substitution: Koki Ogawa / Ayase Ueda
46' Japan — substitution: Yukinari Sugawara / Ritsu Doan
46' Iceland — substitution: Willum Thor Willumsson / Giisli Thordarson
33' Kristian Hlynsson - Iceland receive a yellow card
14' Japan — substitution: Hiroki Ito / Maya Yoshida

How We Build the Japan vs Iceland Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Japan vs Iceland on 31 May 2026 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 Iceland 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 Iceland'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 Iceland 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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