Japan vs Ghana Prediction, Lineups, Injuries, and Team News

The international break is on, and the teams that have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are playing in the international friendlies. Japan and Ghana have both registered their place in 2026's biggest footballing event and will be facing each other in a friendly.

Both teams topped the group in their respective continental qualifiers, maintaining a superb record in terms of conceding goals. Japan scored a total of 30 goals in the third round of Asian qualifiers, conceding just three in the meantime. Though the Japan vs Ghana head to head shows how evenly matched this fixture has been, making the upcoming match even more intriguing for fans.

Japan vs Ghana Preview

They won seven games, drew two, and lost just one out of the ten games played, which remains an impeccable record. Ghana managed to score 23 goals and let in just 6, proving their defensive acumen once again. They won eight, along with one draw and a loss each, to maintain a strong record in the African Qualifiers. The matchups between the two teams have always been quite intense, as no match in this heavyweight fixture has ended in a draw.

Japan national football team holds the most wins, along with the biggest margin of wins, and will look to keep their record intact, while Ghana will look to turn the tables and surprise the hosts on their home turf. In the last five matches between the two teams, the Ghana national football team have beaten Japan just twice and will try to better the record this time around. Japan have lost just once in their last eight games, and that too against the USA. They are coming off an inspiring win against the Brazilian national football team, where they overturned a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2. Ghana are also unbeaten in their last five matches since their loss to Nigeria in May. Ahead of the highly anticipated match, let's have a detailed look at the Japan vs Ghana prediction, the Japan vs Ghana preview, and much more.

Japan vs Ghana Match Info

Here is the match info for the Japan vs Ghana preview.

Match Name: Japan vs Ghana, International Friendlies

Stadium Name: Toyota Stadium

Kick-Off Time: 10:20 AM GMT

The match will be available on Sky Sports and DAZN in the UK, while viewers from the USA can catch all the live action on NBC Sports, ESPN, Paramount+, and also on DAZN.

Japan National Football Team News

Japan national football team manager has recalled Wataru Endo, Daichi Kamada, and Ao Tanaka. Koki Ogawa is expected to lead the lines in attack with Kaishu Sano, Keito Nakamura, and Ritsu Doan in the middle of the park. Here's a detailed look at the Japan vs Ghana Predicted Lineups.

Japan Expected Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Here is the expected starting eleven for Japan from the Japan vs Ghana predicted lineups.

Goalkeeper: Hayakawa

Defenders: Seko, Watanabe, Suzuki

Midfielders: Doan, Sano, Kamada, Nakamura, Kubo, Minamino

Forwards: Ogawa

Ghana National Football Team News

Ghana have called up a lot of new faces in the form of Prince Kwabena Adu, Kelvin Nkrumah, and Prince Osei Owusu. A lot of experienced players like Ayew, Kudus, and Inaki Williams will be out of action, which will provide these youngsters with a lot of room to show their potential and leave a lasting impression on Otto Addo.

Ghana Expected Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Let's have a look at the expected starting eleven from the Japan vs Ghana predicted lineups.

Goalkeeper: Ati Zigi

Defenders: Mensah, Seidu, Salisu, Yirenkyi

Midfielders: Sibo, Sulemana, Annan, Baah, Semenyo

Forwards: Nkrumah

Japan vs Ghana Injuries

Both teams will be missing a few key players due to injury concerns. Let's take a look at the injured players of both teams, which makes a crucial part of the Japan vs Ghana preview.

The Ghana national football team will be without the likes of Inaki Williams, Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey, Alexander Djiku, Ernest Nuamah, and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku for this fixture.

Sportsdunia’s Japan vs Ghana Prediction

Ahead of the game, Sportsdunia takes the opportunity to make a Japan vs Ghana prediction, just like the prediction for any other game. We go for a 3-1 win for Japan with Takefusa Kubo, Takumi Minamino, and Daichi Kamada being on the scoresheet for the Blue Samurai, and Antoine Semenyo to score the only goal for the Black Stars. For more match previews like the Japan vs Ghana prediction, keep following Sportsdunia!

Japan vs Ghana Prediction: 3:1