Mexico vs Japan Prediction: Both sides expected to score

Mexico vs Japan: Prediction and odds on the Match on 07 September 2025

Preparatory actions continue for national teams across the world in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This international window will see Mexico and Japan battling at the Oakland Coliseum in the Early hours of Sunday, 07 September 2025. Who will win? Below, you will find the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head statistics, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

Mexico: form and statistics

Mexico will continue their preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with another interesting preparatory game in this international window. El Tricolor enter this game after previously having an exceptional run in the Gold Cup. They were unbeaten throughout the tournament, starting with a 3-2 win over the Dominican Republic in their first group game. They continued with a 2-0 win over Suriname and then a 0-0 draw against Costa Rica. In the knockout phase, they defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 and Honduras 1-0 in the semis. They ended the championship with a 2-1 win over the USA. So, they enter this friendly game with the mindset of a champion as they look forward to the 2026 World Cup as one of the host nations.

Mexico: Team News and Injury Report

El Tri has a good squad to pick from in this match, with 24 players invited for this window. Javier Aguirre invited senior figure Raul Jimenez and Hirving Lozano returned into the squad after injury that saw him sidelined for the Gold Cup. Rodrigo Huescas got a deserved call-up after a great run at club level. However, the list will be without Angel Sepulveda, Julian Quinones, and Julian Araujo due to personal reasons.

🔖 Mexico possible starting lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper — Luis Malagón

Defenders — Jorge Sánchez, Cesar Montes, Johan Vásquez, Jesus Gallardo

Midfielders — Edson Álvarez, Marcel Ruiz, Orbelin Pineda

Attackers — Alexis Vega, Hirving Lozano, Raul Jiménez

👤 Head coach: Javier Aguirre

Japan: form and statistics

Japan enter this friendly game as champions as well, after an impressive run at the East Asian Championship. They defeated South Korea 1-0 in the final round of the Championship courtesy of the 8th-minute strike from Ryo Germain. The Samurai Blue have now remained unbeaten in fourteen of their last seventeen games and look very prepared for this clash.

Japan: Team News and Injury Report

Japan will have to pick from the 27 call-up players for this clash. Kaoru Mitoma is back for selection after previously missing out on the last international break. Hajime Moriyasu is expected to start three at the back with Ko Itakura, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, and Ayumu Seko.

🔖 Japan possible starting lineup (3-4-2-1) 

Goalkeeper — Zion Suzuki

Defenders — Ko Itakura, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Ayumu Seko

Midfielders — Yukinari Sugawara, Endō Wataru, Kodai Sano, Henry Heroki Mochizuki

Attackers — Takefusa Kubo, Kaoru Mitoma, Ayase Ueda

👤 Head coach: Hajime Moriyasu

Mexico vs Japan: head-to-head statistics

Mexico and Japan have met four times in the past. Mexico won three times and Japan won once. The last game between the two sides ended 2-0 in favour of Mexico back in 2020. Interestingly, three of the last four games between them ended in a 2-1 scoreline for the visitors.

Mexico vs Japan: Betting Tips & Odds

• The hosts are unbeaten in their last seven games. A win or a draw for the hosts is available at 1.489 on 1xBet;
• Three of the last four games between the two sides have seen at least three goals. This option is available at 2.134 odds on 1xBet;
• Three of the last four games between the two sides have seen both teams score. This option is available at 1.79 odds on 1xBet;
• Mexico have scored in nine of their last ten matches. This option is available at 1.34 odds on 1xBet;
• Japan have scored in 34 of their last 36 games. This option is available at 1.35 odds on 1xBet.

Mexico vs Japan match prediction, 07 September 2025

The two teams have booked their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and this clash is more of a test for both sides ahead of the event. Both sides head into this clash with full confidence, and the recent games between the two sides have always shown a huge competitive spirit from both sides. While I am sure both sides will find the back of the net in this clash, I expect the visitors to go without a defeat.

Our match prediction: Both Teams to Score for a coefficient of 1.79 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Over 2.5 goals at a coefficient of 2.10 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 2.28 in the Betway bookmaker.