Brazil vs Japan

Brazil have the stronger edge in 90 minutes, with their goal threat and xG gap behind the lean, even though Japan’s draw chance is far from negligible in a World Cup knockout setting.

2-1, with 1-1 or 2-2 also realistic if the knockout feel blunts the margin.

Watch whether Japan can control the first-hour tempo—if they slow Brazil down, the game can drift toward that tighter 1-1 zone.