What are the best Japan Bet Builder picks for the next match?

Our model surfaces the top picks across Japan's eight Bet Builder stats - Shots, SOT, Tackles, Fouls, Goals, Assists, Fouls Drawn and Yellow Cards - and ranks them by hit rate vs Uruguay. Current top pick: Ayase Ueda (Fouls Drawn). See the Best Bet Builder Picks module above for the full list, with Bet365 odds where priced.

Japan Stats 2026 - Recent Form & Bet Builder Picks

Japan are currently 2nd in the AFC Asian Cup after 3 games in 2023, with recent form reading W L W. They are averaging 4 goals per game this season while conceding 2.7. With 67% average possession and 668.7 passes per game, Japan are one of the more dominant possession sides in the division.

Japan attacking stats: 2023

Japan are generating 14.7 shots per game in 2023, with 4 on target - a shot accuracy of 27.2%. They have scored in 167% of AFC Asian Cup games this season, with over 2.5 goals (either team) occurring in 167% of matches. Both teams have scored in 167% of Japan's games, and they have kept 0% clean sheets.

Japan defensive stats: 2023

Defensively, Japan average 12.3 tackles and 14.3 fouls committed per game. They pick up 1.3 yellow cards per match on average - use the stat breakdown pages in the left sidebar to explore which players are driving those numbers. Japan's goals against average of 2.7 per game is among the best in the division.

Japan stats for betting and bet builders

Japan's season averages provide a useful baseline across several popular bet builder markets. At 6.7 corners per game, corner total lines are worth assessing against the opposition average. Their 167% over 2.5 goals rate and 167% BTTS rate give context for goals markets. For player-level markets - tackles, shots, fouls, yellow cards - use the individual stat pages linked in the sidebar to find per-player averages and game-by-game frequency data ahead of Japan's next fixture against Uruguay on 24.09.2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many goals does Japan score per game in 2023?

Japan average 4 goals per AFC Asian Cup game in 2023 across 3 matches, conceding 2.7 per game.

What is Japan's form in 2023?

Japan's last five results are W L W. They are currently 2nd in the AFC Asian Cup after 3 games this season.

How many shots does Japan have per game?

Japan average 14.7 shots per game in 2023, with 4 on target - a shot accuracy of 27.2%.

What are Japan's stats for bet builders?

Japan average 6.7 corners, 12.3 tackles, 14.3 fouls and 1.3 yellow cards per game in 2023. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 167% of their AFC Asian Cup games, BTTS in 167%. Use the stat breakdown pages in the sidebar for player-level averages across each market.

How does Japan perform at home vs away in 2023?

Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Japan's stats split by venue across all categories in 2023.

Japan Best Bet Builder Picks vs Uruguay

Japan results 2026 against every AFC Asian Cup team, home and away

Pos	Team	Japan home	Japan away
1	Australia	-	-
1	Indonesia	11 Jan	-
1	Korea Republic	-	-
1	Bahrain	-	-
1	China PR	-	-
1	Kuwait	-	-
2	Jordan	-	-
2	Iran	-	-
2	Iraq	-	-
2	Japan	-	-
2	Oman	-	-
2	United Arab Emirates	-	-
3	Palestine	-	-
3	Singapore	-	-
3	Vietnam	-	-
3	Qatar	20 Jan	-
3	Kyrgyz Republic	-	-
3	Korea DPR	-	-
4	Thailand	-	16 Jan
4	Syria	-	-
4	Tajikistan	-	-
4	Yemen	-	-
4	Saudi Arabia	-	-
4	Uzbekistan	-	-

Japan players with the most goals 2026

#	Player	Position	Goals	Apps	Per game
1	Junya Ito	attacker	1	3	0.33
2	Koki Ogawa	attacker	1	2	0.5
3	Kaoru Mitoma	attacker	1	2	0.5

Japan players with the most assists 2026

#	Player	Position	Assists	Apps	Per game
1	Yukinari Sugawara	defender	1	3	0.33
2	Keito Nakamura	attacker	1	3	0.33
3	Kento Shiogai	attacker	1	2	0.5

Japan players with the most shots 2026

#	Player	Position	Shots	Apps	Per game
1	Keito Nakamura	attacker	5	3	1.67
2	Junya Ito	attacker	4	3	1.33
3	Kaoru Mitoma	attacker	3	2	1.5
4	Kodai Sano	midfielder	3	1	3
5	Takehiro Tomiyasu	defender	2	1	2

Japan players with the most shots on target 2026

#	Player	Position	Shots on target	Apps	Per game
1	Junya Ito	attacker	2	3	0.67
2	Yuto Nagatomo	defender	1	1	1
3	Ko Itakura	defender	1	1	1
4	Takehiro Tomiyasu	defender	1	1	1
5	Ritsu Doan	attacker	1	3	0.33

Japan players with the most fouls 2026

#	Player	Position	Fouls	Apps	Per game
1	Tsuyoshi Watanabe	defender	5	3	1.67
2	Ritsu Doan	attacker	4	3	1.33
3	Joel Chima Fujita	midfielder	4	1	4
4	Hiroki Ito	defender	3	3	1
5	Ayumu Seko	midfielder	3	3	1

Japan players with the most tackles 2026

#	Player	Position	Tackles	Apps	Per game
1	Junya Ito	attacker	5	3	1.67
2	Hiroki Ito	defender	4	3	1.33
3	Tsuyoshi Watanabe	defender	4	3	1.33
4	Kaoru Mitoma	attacker	4	2	2
5	Kaishu Sano	midfielder	4	2	2

Japan players with the most fouls drawn 2026

#	Player	Position	Fouls drawn	Apps	Per game
1	Kaoru Mitoma	attacker	4	2	2
2	Ritsu Doan	attacker	3	3	1
3	Ao Tanaka	midfielder	2	3	0.67
4	Takefusa Kubo	attacker	2	1	2
5	Ayase Ueda	attacker	2	3	0.67

Japan players with the most yellow cards 2026

#	Player	Position	Yellow cards	Apps	Per game
1	Ritsu Doan	attacker	1	3	0.33
2	Koki Ogawa	attacker	1	2	0.5
3	Tsuyoshi Watanabe	defender	1	3	0.33
4	Junnosuke Suzuki	defender	1	2	0.5

Japan players with the most key passes 2026

#	Player	Position	Key passes	Apps	Per game
1	Yukinari Sugawara	defender	6	3	2
2	Takefusa Kubo	attacker	4	1	4
3	Keito Nakamura	attacker	4	3	1.33
4	Daichi Kamada	midfielder	3	2	1.5
5	Kodai Sano	midfielder	3	1	3