Brazil have won their last two matches 3-0 without injuries, with Marquinhos and Gabriel's defense keeping consecutive clean sheets; Japan are unbeaten in three but conceded 3 goals, leaning towards a narrow Brazil win.

Brazil: 3-0 vs Scotland, Haiti, solid defense, 7 scored. No injuries, Marquinhos tested by Japan's counters. Japan: scored vs Sweden, Netherlands; 4-0 vs Tunisia; Endō & Kamada threat, defense leaky vs top teams. Brazil edge it, 2-1 likely.