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

Japan
LDWDW
1st place in Group E
2 - 1
FT
01/12/2022 15:00
Spain
DWWWW
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 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 %
1
X
2
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 Japan
6 3 2 0 1 4 3 1
02 Spain Spain
4 3 1 1 1 9 3 6
03 Germany Germany
4 3 1 1 1 6 5 1
04 Costa Rica Costa Rica
3 3 1 0 2 3 11 -8
Japan Japan Last 6 matches
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Brazil 2 - 1 Japan FIFA World Cup
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Tunisia 0 - 4 Japan FIFA World Cup
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Netherlands 2 - 2 Japan FIFA World Cup
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 Spain
20/07/2026 02:00
Spain 0 - 0 Argentina FIFA World Cup
15/07/2026 02:00
France 0 - 2 Spain FIFA World Cup
11/07/2026 02:00
Spain 2 - 1 Belgium FIFA World Cup
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
0%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues FIFA World Cup

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Japan
Japan
84
 Spain
Spain
95
Goals
Scored
102
Avg. per game
1.21
Conceded
19
Avg. per game
0.23
Scored
108
Avg. per game
1.14
Conceded
20
Avg. per game
0.21
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 84 matches
YesNo
51 (61%)33 (39%)
In last 84 matches
NoYes
64 (67%)31 (33%)
Japan

Japan

Recent matches

Spain

Spain

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Japan Japan
Spain Spain
Shots
Japan
Japan
Total shots
13.46 avg / game
Blocked
91 total
Avg. 2.94
Spain
Spain
Total shots
16.77 avg / game
Blocked
310 total
Avg. 4.31
Japan Japan Pass Spain Spain
Total passes
20316
Avg. 508 / game
Accurate
84%
Ball possession
56%
Total passes
53210
Avg. 719 / game
Accurate
90%
Ball possession
68%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Japan
Japan
8431
Avg. 100.37 / game
 Spain
Spain
11375
Avg. 119.74 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Japan
Japan
4646
Avg. 55.31 / game
 Spain
Spain
5808
Avg. 61.14 / game
OTHERS
Japan
Japan
84
Played games
Spain
Spain
95
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.55
46
Clean sheets
46
0.48
5.27
443
Corners
497
5.23
5.88
494
Throw-ins
1239
13.04
1.60
134
Offsides
155
1.63
1.45
122
GK saves
145
1.53
Japan
Japan
DISCIPLINARY
Spain
Spain
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.76
64
Yellow card
116
1.22
0.00
0
Red card
2
0.02
11.70
983
Fouls
950
10.00
4.99
419
Tackles
885
9.32
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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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