Japan vs North Korea: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 March

Japan

L W W L W

1st place in Group B

1-0

21/03/2024 06:20

North Korea

2nd place in Group B

FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Japan vs North Korea on 21 March 2024 (kick-off: 06:20) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Japan vs North Korea preview before placing your bet.

Japan will face North Korea in FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) on March 21, 2024 at 06:20.
Japan are currently 1st with 18 points after 6 matches.
North Korea sit 2nd with 9 points from 6 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 1.06.

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

06:20

2024-03-21

Japan vs North Korea - Prediction & Odds

Japan

North Korea

2024-03-21 06:20

STANDINGS UP TO 21/03/2024

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

01 Japan	18	6	6	0	0	24	0	24
02 North Korea	9	6	3	0	3	11	7	4
03 Syria	7	6	2	1	3	9	12	-3
04 Myanmar	1	6	0	1	5	3	28	-25

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

01 Iran	23	10	7	2	1	19	8	11
02 Uzbekistan	21	10	6	3	1	14	7	7
03 United Arab Emirates	15	10	4	3	3	15	8	7
04 Qatar	13	10	4	1	5	17	24	-7
05 Kyrgyzstan	8	10	2	2	6	12	18	-6
06 North Korea	3	10	0	3	7	9	21	-12

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

01 Japan	23	10	7	2	1	30	3	27
02 Australia	19	10	5	4	1	16	7	9
03 Saudi Arabia	13	10	3	4	3	7	8	-1
04 Indonesia	12	10	3	3	4	9	20	-11
05 China	9	10	3	0	7	7	20	-13
06 Bahrain	6	10	1	3	6	5	16	-11

Head To Head

09/12/2017 06:15

Japan

1 - 0

Korea DPR

EASTC

02/08/2015 06:20

Korea DPR

2 - 1

Japan

EASTC

15/11/2011 03:00

Korea DPR

1 - 0

Japan

FIFA WCQL

02/09/2011 06:20

Japan

1 - 0

Korea DPR

FIFA WCQL

17/02/2008 06:15

Japan

1 - 1

Korea DPR

EASTC

06/12/2006 10:15

Japan

1 - 2

Korea DPR

AGS

Japan

67%

Draw

17%

Korea DPR

17%

Japan Last 6 matches

03/02/2024 07:30

Iran 2 - 1 Japan

AFC

31/01/2024 07:30

Bahrain 1 - 3 Japan

AFC

24/01/2024 07:30

Japan 3 - 1 Indonesia

AFC

19/01/2024 07:30

Iraq 2 - 1 Japan

AFC

14/01/2024 07:30

Japan 4 - 2 Vietnam

AFC

09/01/2024 07:30

Japan 6 - 1 Jordan

INT FRL

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches North Korea

21/11/2023 05:30

Myanmar 1 - 6 Korea DPR

FIFA WCQL

16/11/2023 13:00

Syrian 1 - 0 Korea DPR

FIFA WCQL

19/07/2019 10:30

Tajikistan 0 - 1 Korea DPR

INT FRL

15/07/2019 10:30

Korea DPR 1 - 0 Tajikistan

INT FRL

13/07/2019 10:30

India 2 - 5 Korea DPR

INT FRL

08/07/2019 10:30

Syrian 5 - 2 Korea DPR

INT FRL

Win

Draw

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Played games

Japan

North Korea

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

3.38

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.13

Scored

Avg. per game

1.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.75

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 8 home matches

YesNo

7 (88%)1 (13%)

In last 8 home matches

NoYes

6 (75%)2 (25%)

Japan

Recent matches

North Korea

Under /Over

(75%)6 2(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(75%)6 2(25%)

Under /Over

(50%)4 4(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)4 4(50%)

Under /Over

(75%)6 2(25%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)4 4(50%)

/Yes

(13%)1 7(87%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)5 3(37%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Japan

North Korea

Shots

Japan

Total shots

17.88 avg / game

Blocked

5 total

Avg. 1.67

North Korea

Total shots

8.86 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Japan Pass North Korea

Total passes

3233

Avg. 647 / game

Accurate

88%

Ball possession

69%

Total passes

1467

Avg. 367 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Japan

Played games

North Korea

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.88

Clean sheets

0.13

8.13

Corners

2.25

13.75

110

Throw-ins

10.75

0.75

Offsides

0.13

0.63

GK saves

2.50

Japan

DISCIPLINARY

North Korea

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

1.63

0.00

0.13

11.75

Fouls

5.88

6.00

Tackles

3.38

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How We Build the Japan vs North Korea Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Japan vs North Korea on 21 March 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 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) 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 North Korea 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 North Korea'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 qualification (AFC) 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 qualification (AFC) standings and the FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) form table to understand exactly where Japan and North Korea 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 qualification (AFC) predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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