Japan unbeaten in last two: 4-0 vs Tunisia, 2-2 vs Netherlands. Defense better than Sweden, who lost 1-5 to Netherlands. No injuries for either. Wataru Endo and Daichi Kamada in midfield. Japan tipped for narrow win.

Japan has been in excellent form recently, with a 4-0 win over Tunisia in the last round; midfielders Wataru Endo and Daichi Kamada provide strong control. Sweden's defense is shaky, having conceded 5 goals against the Netherlands. Japan is predicted to win 2-1.