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South Korea U23 vs Japan U23: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

South Korea U23 South Korea U23vsJapan U23 Japan U23
Our predictionSouth Korea U23 to win
Model score: Low · 31/100
Score hint: 1-0

The model puts South Korea U23 at 40%. The model sees this as a close contest. Confidence: low.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · South Korea U2340%
Draw26%
2 · Japan U2334%
1 · South Korea U23Draw2 · Japan U23
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Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

BTTSNo1.81+2.6%
O/U 2.5Under 2.51.66+2.2%
1X2South Korea U232.48+1.7%
1X2Japan U232.83+0.2%
1X2Draw3.39-1.9%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Expected goals

1.28South Korea U23
xG
1.02Japan U23
Over 2.5 goals41%
Both teams to score46%

Recent form

South Korea U23WLLWL
Japan U23LLLWW
Team strength rating
South Korea U23
55
Japan U23
46

Most likely scorelines

1-113.1%
1-012.8%
0-110.2%
0-010.0%
2-18.4%
2-08.2%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
South Korea U23 Japan U23

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2South Korea U23 win2.48Fair (+1.7%)
Double chanceSouth Korea U23 or draw—Info
Total goalsUnder 2.51.66Fair

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts South Korea U23 at 40%. The model puts the draw at 26%. The model puts Japan U23 at 34%. The model's most likely scoreline is 1-0.

The market frames this as a close contest. South Korea U23 is priced at 2.476. The draw is priced at 3.39. Japan U23 is priced at 2.825.

South Korea U23 have won 3 of the head-to-head meetings. Japan U23 have won 5 of the head-to-head meetings.

South Korea U23 have 2 wins in their last 5 matches. Japan U23 have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.

The model gives 46% for both teams to score. The model gives 41% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, South Korea U23 or Japan U23?

Our model rates South Korea U23 as the most likely outcome at 40% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for South Korea U23 vs Japan U23?

A scoreline around 1-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 8 meetings: 3 South Korea U23 wins, 0 draws, 5 Japan U23 wins.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

The indicators lean toward under 2.5 goals.

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