Prediction: France vs Japan

Prediction: Match to end in 2-2 draw

Best Odds: 10/1

Bookmaker: Betfair

France and Japan will face each other in Group A at the Tokyo Olympics this week. The match is slated to kick off at 12:30pm UK time on Wednesday and will be held at the Nissan Stadium in Yokohama.

France

France are third in Group A at the moment with three points from two matches. They kicked off their campaign with a 4-1 hammering at the hands of Mexico at the Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, but they recovered in their next game, edging past South Africa 4-3 at the Saitama Stadium 2002 in Saitama.

Team News:

Tigres UANL striker Andre-Pierre Gignac will continue to lead the line for France. Lucas Tousart is likely to start as well.

Japan

Hosts Japan have started the campaign strongly. They have won both of their games so far. Japan beat South Africa 1-0 at the Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu in their opening game before getting the better of Mexico 2-1 in Saitama.

Team News:

Yuta Nakayama, Ko Itakura, Maya Yoshida and Hiroki Sakai will start at the back for Japan.

Key Factors to Consider

• Japan have scored three goals and conceded one goal at the Olympics.
• France have scored five goals and conceded seven goals at the Olympics.

Conclusion

France will be determined to win to go through to the knockout rounds, but Japan will be keen on keeping their momentum going. A draw is a likely outcome.

Prediction: Match to end in 2-2 draw

Best Odds: 10/1

Bookmaker: Betfair