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

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 vs North Korea: Starting Lineups Time : 21/03/2024 06:20

Japan
1 - 0
Finished
North Korea
81' event Koki Ogawa / Ayase Ueda
74' event Takuma Asano / Takumi Minamino
74' event Shogo Taniguchi / Ritsu Doan
74' event Daiki Hashioka / Yukinari Sugawara
60' event Hiroki Ito
58' event Wataru Endo / Hidemasa Morita
2' event Ao Tanaka
event 83' In-Ju Mun / Pom-Hyok Kim
event 75' Kuk-Chol Kang II
event 73' Il-song Ri
event 68' Kuk-Jin Kim / Jong Il Gwan
event 52' Choe Ok Chol / Kyong-Sok Kim
event 46' Il-song Ri / Ju Song Choe
event 46' Kuk-Chol Kang II / Un-Chol Ri
event 20' Jang Kuk Chol
81' event Koki Ogawa / Ayase Ueda
event 83' In-Ju Mun / Pom-Hyok Kim
74' event Takuma Asano / Takumi Minamino
event 75' Kuk-Chol Kang II
74' event Shogo Taniguchi / Ritsu Doan
event 73' Il-song Ri
74' event Daiki Hashioka / Yukinari Sugawara
event 68' Kuk-Jin Kim / Jong Il Gwan
60' event Hiroki Ito
event 52' Choe Ok Chol / Kyong-Sok Kim
58' event Wataru Endo / Hidemasa Morita
event 46' Il-song Ri / Ju Song Choe
2' event Ao Tanaka
event 46' Kuk-Chol Kang II / Un-Chol Ri
event 20' Jang Kuk Chol
Japan Japan
Substitutions
#18 Takuma Asano
#6 Wataru Endo
#14 Daiki Hashioka
#7 Takumu Kawamura
#20 Takefusa Kubo
#1 Daiya Maekawa
#22 Yuto Nagatomo
#13 Keito Nakamura
#19 Koki Ogawa
#12 Keisuke Osako
#3 Shogo Taniguchi
#16 Tsuyoshi Watanabe
Japan Japan North Korea North Korea
12Shots7
4Shots on Goal3
5Fouls8
9Corner Kick3
13Free kick10
2Offside2
1Yellow card3
3Save2
8Shots off goal4
83Attacks59
31Dangerous attacks31
4Corner Kicks(HT)1
North Korea North Korea
Substitutions
#23 Jin-Nam Choe
#14 Choe Ok Chol
#5 Kum-Song Jong
#17 Kuk-Chol Kang II
#8 Kuk-Jin Kim
#19 Sung-Hye Kim
#6 Tam Kye
#7 In-Ju Mun
#13 Il-song Ri
#9 Jo-Guk Ri
#18 Tae-Song Sin
#21 Kwang-jun Yu
Commentary
83' North Korea — substitution: In-Ju Mun / Pom-Hyok Kim
81' Japan — substitution: Koki Ogawa / Ayase Ueda
75' Kuk-Chol Kang II - North Korea receive a yellow card
74' Japan — substitution: Takuma Asano / Takumi Minamino
74' Japan — substitution: Shogo Taniguchi / Ritsu Doan
74' Japan — substitution: Daiki Hashioka / Yukinari Sugawara
73' Il-song Ri - North Korea receive a yellow card
68' North Korea — substitution: Kuk-Jin Kim / Jong Il Gwan
60' Hiroki Ito - Japan receive a yellow card
58' Japan — substitution: Wataru Endo / Hidemasa Morita
52' North Korea — substitution: Choe Ok Chol / Kyong-Sok Kim
46' North Korea — substitution: Il-song Ri / Ju Song Choe
46' North Korea — substitution: Kuk-Chol Kang II / Un-Chol Ri
20' Jang Kuk Chol - North Korea receive a yellow card
2' Goal! Ao Tanaka - Japan

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 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.

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 North Korea sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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