South Korea (W) vs Japan (W): Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Betiball's prediction for South Korea (W) vs Japan (W) on 18 March 2026 (kick-off: 02:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full South Korea (W) vs Japan (W) preview before placing your bet.

Prediction Match Centre

South Korea (W) vs Japan (W): Starting Lineups Time : 18/03/2026 02:00

South Korea (W)
1 - 4
Finished
Japan (W)
90+7' event Ji So Yun Penalty cancelled
78' event Kang Chae Rim
72' event Hye-Jeong Park / Shin-Ji Kim
72' event Choi Yoo Ri / Min-Young Jung
46' event Kang Chae Rim / Choo Hyo Ju
45+4' event Ji So Yun / Eun-Ju Mun
41' event Son Hwa Yeon / Yu-Gyeong Jeon
event 87' Risa Shimizu / Hikaru Kitagawa
event 81' Remina Chiba
event 79' Remina Chiba / Aoba Fujino
event 79' Yamamoto Yuzuki / Yui Hasegawa
event 75' Saki Kumagai
event 68' Momoko Tanikawa / Maika Hamano
event 68' Manaka Matsukubo / Riko Ueki
event 44' Aoba Fujino Goal cancelled
event 25' Maika Hamano
event 15' Riko Ueki
90+7' event Ji So Yun Penalty cancelled
event 87' Risa Shimizu / Hikaru Kitagawa
78' event Kang Chae Rim
event 81' Remina Chiba
72' event Hye-Jeong Park / Shin-Ji Kim
event 79' Remina Chiba / Aoba Fujino
72' event Choi Yoo Ri / Min-Young Jung
event 79' Yamamoto Yuzuki / Yui Hasegawa
46' event Kang Chae Rim / Choo Hyo Ju
event 75' Saki Kumagai
45+4' event Ji So Yun / Eun-Ju Mun
event 68' Momoko Tanikawa / Maika Hamano
41' event Son Hwa Yeon / Yu-Gyeong Jeon
event 68' Manaka Matsukubo / Riko Ueki
event 44' Aoba Fujino Goal cancelled
event 25' Maika Hamano
event 15' Riko Ueki
South Korea (W) South Korea (W)
Substitutions
#6 Casey Phair
#11 Choi Yoo Ri
#17 Choi Yoo-Jung
#10 Ji So Yun
#23 Kang Chae Rim
#2 Jin-Hui Kim
#26 Min-Ji Kim
#24 Eun-Young Lee
#25 Min-Hwa Lee
#3 Hye-Jeong Park
#18 Ryu Ji Soo
#4 Shin Na Yeong
#12 Jae-Eun Song
#7 Son Hwa Yeon
#1 Seo-Bin Woo
South Korea (W) South Korea (W) Japan (W) Japan (W)
6Shots21
3Shots on Goal9
8Fouls6
1Corner Kick7
6Free kick8
1Offside3
0Aerial1
5Save2
18Successful Tackles14
5Interceptions8
21Long pass18
1Successful center7
3Shots off goal9
0Hit The Post1
0Blocked3
18Tackle14
18Throw-in27
340Passes590
53Attacks128
23Dangerous attacks58
0Corner Kicks(HT)4
0BigChances4
3ShotsInsideBox18
3ShotsOutsideBox3
29DuelsWon47
0.27ExpectedGoals2.15
0.43xGOT2.32
10Touches In Opposition Box39
4AccurateCrosses18
19Clearances8
Japan (W) Japan (W)
Substitutions
#25 Remina Chiba
#18 Honoka Hayashi
#26 Hijikata Maya
#12 Chika Hirao
#20 Manaka Matsukubo
#3 Moeka Minami
#21 Miyabi Moriya
#24 Yui Narimiya
#23 Akane Okuma
#8 Kiko Seike
#2 Risa Shimizu
#11 Mina Tanaka
#19 Momoko Tanikawa
#16 Yamamoto Yuzuki
Commentary
90+7' VAR review - South Korea (W)
87' Japan (W) — substitution: Risa Shimizu / Hikaru Kitagawa
81' Goal! Remina Chiba - Japan (W)
79' Japan (W) — substitution: Remina Chiba / Aoba Fujino
79' Japan (W) — substitution: Yamamoto Yuzuki / Yui Hasegawa
78' Goal! Kang Chae Rim - South Korea (W)
75' Goal! Saki Kumagai - Japan (W)
72' South Korea (W) — substitution: Hye-Jeong Park / Shin-Ji Kim
72' South Korea (W) — substitution: Choi Yoo Ri / Min-Young Jung
68' Japan (W) — substitution: Momoko Tanikawa / Maika Hamano
68' Japan (W) — substitution: Manaka Matsukubo / Riko Ueki
46' South Korea (W) — substitution: Kang Chae Rim / Choo Hyo Ju
45+4' South Korea (W) — substitution: Ji So Yun / Eun-Ju Mun
44' VAR review - Japan (W)
41' South Korea (W) — substitution: Son Hwa Yeon / Yu-Gyeong Jeon
25' Goal! Maika Hamano - Japan (W)
15' Goal! Riko Ueki - Japan (W)

How We Build the South Korea (W) vs Japan (W) Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for South Korea (W) vs Japan (W) on 18 March 2026 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.

South Korea (W) vs Japan (W) Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess South Korea (W)'s recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Japan (W)'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 South Korea (W) and Japan (W) 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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