Argentina W vs Japan W Prediction & Betting Tips - Womens World Cup

Prediction published on 07/06/2019, 09:05  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 07/06/2019 at 10:05 in Womens World Cup Predictions

Japan have an outstanding record in the Women's World Cup having won it in 2011 and being runners-up four years later. They have only lost two matches at the last two tournaments but have slipped to seventh in the current world rankings. They have gone four games without a win but are up against 37th ranked Argentina in this game, so should have few problems getting their campaign off to a winning start. Their last two games have seen them draw with Germany and Spain. They performed well at the SheBelieves Cup earlier this year with a draw against the USA and victory over Brazil.

Argentina are in their first Women's World Cup finals since 2007 and have never beaten Japan. The two countries have met four times in the past with Argentina yet to score a goal against the Japanese, while conceding 12. They had to beat Panama to reach these finals and their form against South American teams is good but they struggle elsewhere. They had lost three games in a row to South Korea, New Zealand and Australia before a win over Uruguay at the end of May. Go for Japan to get the win in this match and be leading at both half and full time.