Japan vs Spain: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 01 December

Japan

L D W D W

1st place in Group E

2 - 1

01/12/2022 15:00

Spain

D W W W W

2nd place in Group E

FIFA World Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Japan vs Spain on 01 December 2022 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Japan vs Spain preview before placing your bet.

Japan will face Spain in FIFA World Cup on December 1, 2022 at 15:00.
Japan are currently 1st with 6 points after 3 matches.
Spain sit 2nd with 4 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 01/12/2022

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

Japan Last 6 matches

30/06/2026 00:00

Brazil 2 - 1 Japan

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26/06/2026 06:00

Japan 1 - 1 Sweden

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21/06/2026 11:00

Tunisia 0 - 4 Japan

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15/06/2026 03:00

Netherlands 2 - 2 Japan

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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 Spain

20/07/2026 02:00

Spain 0 - 0 Argentina

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15/07/2026 02:00

France 0 - 2 Spain

FIFA World Cup

11/07/2026 02:00

Spain 2 - 1 Belgium

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07/07/2026 02:00

Portugal 0 - 1 Spain

FIFA World Cup

03/07/2026 02:00

Spain 3 - 0 Austria

FIFA World Cup

27/06/2026 07:00

Uruguay 0 - 1 Spain

FIFA World Cup

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues FIFA World Cup

Played games

Japan

Spain

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.79

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.86

Scored

Avg. per game

2.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 14 matches

YesNo

9 (64%)5 (36%)

In last 14 matches

NoYes

6 (86%)1 (14%)

Japan

Recent matches

Spain

Under /Over

(71%)10 4(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(86%)6 1(14%)

Under /Over

(29%)4 10(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)2 5(71%)

Under /Over

(50%)7 7(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(86%)6 1(14%)

/Yes

(43%)6 8(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(57%)4 3(43%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Japan

Spain

Shots

Japan

Total shots

11.93 avg / game

Blocked

16 total

Avg. 4.00

Spain

Total shots

14.29 avg / game

Blocked

14 total

Avg. 3.50

Japan Pass Spain

Total passes

2054

Avg. 411 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

4497

Avg. 899 / game

Accurate

91%

Ball possession

78%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Japan

Played games

Spain

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.43

6.43

Corners

4.14

6.14

Throw-ins

118

16.86

1.79

Offsides

2.57

1.79

GK saves

1.43

Japan

DISCIPLINARY

Spain

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.79

0.43

0.00

0.00

13.00

182

Fouls

9.57

5.00

Tackles

7.71

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Japan vs Spain Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Japan vs Spain on 01 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 Spain 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 Spain'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 Spain 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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