Prediction & Betting Tips | Japan vs Hong Kong, China

Match: EAFF East Asian Cup

Teams: Japan vs Hong Kong, China

Local Kick-off Time: 18:24 KST, July 8

Venue: Yongin Stadium

Brief Strength Analysis of Both Teams

Japan overwhelmingly surpasses Hong Kong, China in overall strength, featuring mature tactics and exceptional individual skills. Dominant in ball possession and passing tempo, Japan’s squad for this E-1 Championship comprises exclusively J.League players, with manager Hajime Moriyasu aiming to unearth more domestic young talents.

Hong Kong, China focuses on defensive counter-attack tactics, but its limited overall strength and defensive solidity make it difficult to sustain resilience against high-intensity attacks. The team has fielded a full-strength lineup for the tournament, including multiple players from the Chinese Super League.

Handicap Prediction

Asian Handicap: Japan -2.5

European Odds: Home Win (Note: Japan is the favorite despite the neutral venue.)

Expected Scores: 4-0, 5-0, 6-0

Betting Data Trends

Asian bookmakers opened with a handicap of Japan -2.5, while European odds stood at an initial 1.07-9.00-19.00. Both the strength disparity and odds heavily favor Japan. Even with a domestic-based squad, Japan’s dominance remains unrivaled. Current data shows odds for Japan continuing to drop, with punters increasingly backing the Japanese side, indicating a high probability of a lopsided scoreline.

Expected Goal Total: 4, 5, 6

Asian bookmakers have set an over/under line of 3.25 goals, leaving minimal room for Hong Kong, China to score. If Japan nets 4 goals, it would cover both the handicap and goal total lines, suggesting a high likelihood of a goal-rich encounter.