June 11, 2024
World Qualification Asia Zone Phase II
The 6th round of Group B will see a marquee match.
Japanese
The team will host
Syria
Team. This game will have a significant impact on both teams' prospects for advancement.
Japanese team
Japan have demonstrated their dominance in Asian football with strong performances in the first five rounds of the competition. With a series of outstanding performances, Japan is currently leading Group B. They have a strong offense and a solid defense. They have a lot of firepower on the offensive end and a pretty solid defense. In this match against Syria, Japan will be relying on their core players such as Kenyoung Kubo and Takumi Minamino, who have both performed well in their previous matches.
Japan's strength lies in their technical and tactical level and experience in the game, as head coach Mori Baoichi will continue to use the 4-2-3-1 formation that he specializes in, utilizing quick side attacks and control in the midfield to overwhelm their opponents. Against Syria, they are expected to continue to show their dominance and try to establish an early lead.
Syrian team
Syria's performance in this World Qualifier also deserves to be recognized, although they are still very competitive despite their slight shortcomings against powerful opponents. The centerpiece of Syria's attack is striker Omar Khribin, whose individual ability and clinical play will be key to determining the course of the match.
Syria's head coach Nabil Maaloul is likely to employ a defensive counter-attacking tactic, aiming to threaten Japan's defense through quick counter-attacks and set-piece chances on top of a solid defense. They will need to maintain a high level of concentration and minimize mistakes in the game to counter Japan's high-pressure pressing and quick attacks.
Match Prediction
All things considered, Japan has the advantage in terms of overall strength and technical and tactical level, and with the advantage of playing at home, they are expected to win this match. The result is expected to be a 2-0 win for Japan over Syria. However, the Syrian team may also create some surprises if they can perform well on the defensive end and seize the counter-attack opportunities.
