Japan vs Australia
With the 2018 World Cup looming ever so closer, sports betting fans can expect football games in the Asia Qualifiers to get faster and rougher.
Supporters and punters especially expect a thrilling duel to go down between Japan and Australia. The two nations have long since established their dominance and Asia, boasting recognizable names and favourable betting odds from expert punters.
Their chances of progressing past the 3rd Round is pretty much secured, but neither nation wants to end up in the regional play-offs and face either Korea or Uzbekistan. This game is a must-win for the Socceroos and the Blue Samurai to book their tickets to Russia problem-free.
Knowing what is at stake for these two sides, we can expect both Vahid Halilhodzic and Angelos Postecoglou to pull out all the stops for this match. The biggest footballers from Australia and Japan will likely pull off an impressive game at Saitama Stadium.
The home crowd will likely see an all-star gathering of attacking talent donning the Japanese Blue. Shinji Kagawa, Keisuke Honda, Genki Haraguchi and Shinji Okazaki may suit up for the Japanese. Meanwhile, the Australians have a plethora of European players ready to play. Matthew Ryan, Brad Smith, Mathew Leckie, Aaron Mooy and Tim Cahill will be available.
If we pick sides in this one, I have to side with the Blue Samurai. Japan have Australia’s number if we look at their match history, winning five out of their 11 matches so far. Moreover, Australia drew their last five away matches. The hostile Saitama crowd won’t hand them any favours, either. I just don’t see Australia breaking the Japanese on their home soil.
I’d advise the punters to make a big bet on Japan’s 1.99 1X2 odds. I think you will be rejoicing with the home crowd once the referee blows the final whistle.
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