Japan U20 will take on Colombia U20 at Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona in the FIFA U20 World Cup on Wednesday.
Both teams are in search of a second victory to seal a dominant posture in Group C following their respective wins in their opening games. Colombia are leaders thanks to a 2-1 win over Israel on Sunday while Japan humbled Senegal 1-0 to take second place. The eventual winners of the clash will qualify for the round of 16.
Samurai Blue’s best result at the championship was a runners-up spot in the 1999 edition in Nigeria. They have reached the quarterfinals thrice since their debut campaign in 1979. Japan posted a near-flawless run in the AFC U20 Asian Cup last March, losing only to Iraq in the semi-finals 5-3 on penalties.
Match Details:
- Match: Japan U-20 vs Colombia U-20
- Date: 25 May 2023
- Time: 2:30 am
- Venue: Estadio Ciudad de La Plata
Japan U-20 vs Colombia U-20 Prediction
Colombia will likely rely on their brilliant individuality once more to outdo the Japanese, whose cohesive style may prove difficult to overcome. Puerta will be looking to score his second goal but could get a response from Japan’s lone scorer as of yet, Kuryu Matsuki.
Colombia are expected to prevail based on their attacking and midfield strengths.
Prediction: Japan U20 1-2 Colombia U20
Japan U-20 vs Colombia U-20 Live Stream Time
This match will start from 2:30 am
Japan U-20 vs Colombia U-20 Date
This match will take place on 25 May 2023
Japan U-20 vs Colombia U-20 Team News
Both teams will enter the match with all the selected players.
Japan U-20 vs Colombia U-20 Lineups
No Lineups available yet.
Japan U-20 vs Colombia U-20 Odds
- This will be the first meeting between the two sides.
- Senegal’s defeat to Japan ended their 10-match winning streak. It was also the first goal they conceded after keeping six consecutive clean sheets.
Japan U-20 vs Colombia U-20 Tips
Tip 1: Result – Colombia U20
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Colombia U20 to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Japan U20 to score – Yes
Japan U-20 vs Colombia U-20 Betting Trends
- This is Israel’s first participation in the FIFA U20 World Cup.
- Senegal are participating in their fourth World Cup at this level. Their best performance came in 2015 when they finished fourth.
Japan U-20 vs Colombia U-20 Where To Watch Live FIFA U20 World Cup Today Match
You can watch this match on FIFA+