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

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 vs Spain: Starting Lineups Time : 01/12/2022 15:00

Japan
2 - 1
Finished
Spain
87' event Wataru ENDO / Ao Tanaka
68' event Takehiro Tomiyasu / Daichi Kamada
62' event Takuma Asano / Daizen Maeda
53' event Ao Tanaka Goal awarded
51' event Ao Tanaka
48' event Ritsu Doan
46' event Kaoru Mitoma / Yuto Nagatomo
46' event Ritsu Doan / Takefusa Kubo
45' event Maya Yoshida
44' event Shogo Taniguchi
39' event Ko Itakura
event 68' Jordi Alba Ramos / Alejandro Balde
event 68' Anssumane Fati / Pablo Martin Paez Gaviria
event 57' Marco Asensio Willemsen / Alvaro Morata
event 57' Ferran Torres / Nico Williams
event 46' Daniel Carvajal Ramos / Caesar Azpilicueta
event 11' Alvaro Morata
87' event Wataru ENDO / Ao Tanaka
event 68' Jordi Alba Ramos / Alejandro Balde
68' event Takehiro Tomiyasu / Daichi Kamada
event 68' Anssumane Fati / Pablo Martin Paez Gaviria
62' event Takuma Asano / Daizen Maeda
event 57' Marco Asensio Willemsen / Alvaro Morata
53' event Ao Tanaka Goal awarded
event 57' Ferran Torres / Nico Williams
51' event Ao Tanaka
event 46' Daniel Carvajal Ramos / Caesar Azpilicueta
48' event Ritsu Doan
event 11' Alvaro Morata
46' event Kaoru Mitoma / Yuto Nagatomo
46' event Ritsu Doan / Takefusa Kubo
45' event Maya Yoshida
44' event Shogo Taniguchi
39' event Ko Itakura
Japan Japan
Substitutions
#6 Wataru ENDO
#18 Takuma Asano
#8 Ritsu Doan
#16 Takehiro Tomiyasu
#9 Kaoru Mitoma
#1 Eiji Kawashima
#19 Hiroki Sakai
#7 Gaku Shibasaki
#10 Takumi Minamino
#21 Ueda Ayase
#23 Daniel Schmidt
#26 Hiroki Ito
#2 Miki Yamane
#24 Yuki Soma
#20 Shuto Machino
Japan Japan Spain Spain
6Shots13
3Shots on Goal5
9Fouls6
0Corner Kick2
8Free kick11
2Offside2
3Yellow card0
20Aerial18
4Save1
11Successful Tackles11
13Interceptions3
2Assist1
5Substitution5
2Shots off goal2
10Head Success9
1Blocked5
11Tackle11
0Dribbles4
11Throw-in22
228Passes1058
51Attacks191
18Dangerous attacks58
0Corner Kicks(HT)2
Spain Spain
Substitutions
#18 Jordi Alba Ramos
#20 Daniel Carvajal Ramos
#10 Marco Asensio Willemsen
#11 Ferran Torres
#25 Anssumane Fati
#8 Jorge Resurreccion Merodio, Koke
#22 Pablo Sarabia Garcia
#24 Aymeric Laporte
#6 Marcos Llorente Moreno
#13 David Raya
#19 Carlos Soler Barragan
#1 Robert Sanchez
#3 Garcia Erick
#15 Hugo Guillamon
#17 Yeremi Pino
Commentary
87' Japan — substitution: Wataru ENDO / Ao Tanaka
68' Japan — substitution: Takehiro Tomiyasu / Daichi Kamada
68' Spain — substitution: Jordi Alba Ramos / Alejandro Balde
68' Spain — substitution: Anssumane Fati / Pablo Martin Paez Gaviria
62' Japan — substitution: Takuma Asano / Daizen Maeda
57' Spain — substitution: Marco Asensio Willemsen / Alvaro Morata
57' Spain — substitution: Ferran Torres / Nico Williams
53' VAR review - Japan
51' Goal! Ao Tanaka - Japan
48' Goal! Ritsu Doan - Japan
46' Japan — substitution: Kaoru Mitoma / Yuto Nagatomo
46' Japan — substitution: Ritsu Doan / Takefusa Kubo
46' Spain — substitution: Daniel Carvajal Ramos / Caesar Azpilicueta
45' Maya Yoshida - Japan receive a yellow card
44' Shogo Taniguchi - Japan receive a yellow card
39' Ko Itakura - Japan receive a yellow card
11' Goal! Alvaro Morata - Spain

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 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.

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 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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