North Korea vs Japan: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 March

North Korea

2nd place in Group B

0 - 3

26/03/2024 04:00

Japan

W L W W L

1st place in Group B

FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for North Korea vs Japan on 26 March 2024 (kick-off: 04:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full North Korea vs Japan preview before placing your bet.

North Korea will face Japan in FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) on March 26, 2024 at 04:00.
North Korea are currently 2nd with 9 points after 6 matches.
Japan sit 1st with 18 points from 6 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 26/03/2024

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

21/03/2024 06:20

Japan

1 - 0

Korea DPR

FIFA WCQL

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

Japan

83%

Draw

17%

Korea DPR

North Korea Last 6 matches

21/03/2024 06:20

Japan 1 - 0 Korea DPR

FIFA WCQL

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

Win

Draw

Lost

Last 6 matches Japan

21/03/2024 06:20

Japan 1 - 0 Korea DPR

FIFA WCQL

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

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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

Played games

North Korea

Japan

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.69

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored

Avg. per game

1.94

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.19

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 16 matches

YesNo

8 (50%)8 (50%)

In last 16 matches

NoYes

13 (81%)3 (19%)

North Korea

Recent matches

Japan

Under /Over

(63%)10 6(37%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(81%)13 3(19%)

Under /Over

(38%)6 10(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)8 8(50%)

Under /Over

(50%)8 8(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(75%)12 4(25%)

/Yes

(50%)8 8(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(13%)2 14(87%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

North Korea

Japan

Shots

North Korea

Total shots

9.40 avg / game

Blocked

12 total

Avg. 4.00

Japan

Total shots

16.27 avg / game

Blocked

15 total

Avg. 3.00

North Korea Pass Japan

Total passes

3364

Avg. 374 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

6177

Avg. 618 / game

Accurate

88%

Ball possession

67%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

North Korea

Played games

Japan

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.06

Clean sheets

0.81

3.75

Corners

108

6.75

12.94

207

Throw-ins

214

13.38

0.63

Offsides

0.81

2.38

GK saves

1.00

North Korea

DISCIPLINARY

Japan

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.75

0.44

0.13

0.00

9.94

159

Fouls

168

10.50

4.31

Tackles

5.81

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How We Build the North Korea vs Japan Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for North Korea vs Japan on 26 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.

North Korea vs Japan Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess North Korea's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Japan'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 North Korea and Japan sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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