Japan vs Chile
Copa America (Group C)
Date: Tuesday, 18 June 2019
Kick-off at 00.00 UK/ 01.00 CET
Venue: Estádio do Morumbi (Sao Paulo).
Team News
Japan
Japan has appointed 16 players who haven't played for their Copa America campaign, as well as the signing of the new Real Madrid Takefusa Kubo, which is heralded as 'Messi Japan'.
Japanese manager Hajime Moriyasu oddly selected players who will not be in the Copa America in their pre-tournament friendly. It will be difficult to predict who will start for Japan in Brazil this summer because they are using the tournament as preparation for next year's Olympics.
Eiji Kawashima's experience in front of goal, Shinji Okazaki on the front lines and midfielder Gaku Shibasaki will be called to unite this new group appearance.
Chile
In contrast to their opponents, Chilean troops are very experienced at the senior international level with old players playing throughout the game.
People like Jean Beausejour, Gary Medel, Muaricio Isla, Arturo Vidal and Alexis Sanchez have all surpassed 100 caps and can start.
The last fitness match will be a major concern ahead of the tournament after skipping a recent friendly match with Haiti due to an ankle injury, with Nicolas Castillo ready to represent in front.
Japan vs Chile Preview, Betting Predictions & Tips
Out of form Chile started their Copa America defense against Japan at 23:00 GMT on Monday. Tournament guests headed for this match in good condition and are expected to thwart Reinaldo Rueda's side with Japan leading to a double chance market at 3.00.
Japan vs. Chile Head to Head
Japan and Chile have met twice before with Samurai Blue winning one match and a draw. They eased past Chile 4-0 at home at the 2009 Kirin Cup in their last meeting.
Japanese vs Chile predictions
Alexis Sanchez has had a difficult career since he moved to Manchester United, and since then the Pacy striker has come out of the limelight little by little. This was an opportunity for him to once again appear on the main stage. Seeing him enter the Panenka, as the last penalty in the final of the same tournament, against Argentina, is still fresh in memory.
In addition, the vibrant Arturo Vidal, who has had a great season in Barcelona, and Chile emerged as a direct favorite against Japan.
Importantly, regardless of Japan's great performance in the last match, it must be considered that they are fighting a much lighter opponent, while Chile will prove to be a different customer.
The fact that Chile has not recorded a victory against this rival cannot affect this tie, because none of the ties are in a major tournament, and more importantly, it came ten years ago.
Rely on defending champions have a good opener, and make them have a sense of revenge too, because they miss the World Cup
Japan vs Chile betting tips
Chile to Win @ 1.44 (4/9)
Part Time Results: Chile to Win @ 2.00 (1/1).