Japan vs Iceland | Prediction | International Friendlies | 31/05

International - International Friendlies

1 - 0

31 May 2026 06:25

Japan and Iceland face each other in an official match of the 2026 International Friendlies season. The game takes place at National Olympic Stadium on Sunday, 31/05/2026, at 11:25 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Seleção do Japão vs Seleção da Islândia, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Japan vs Iceland

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

HT/FT - X/1

Market: HT/FT - X/1 · @ 4.02

4.02

Last updated: 28-05-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Iceland win or draw

Our top tip for this match is to bet Iceland to win or draw on the Double Chance market.

While it is tough to go away from home and pick up a positive result like a win or a draw, we have seen through recent form and season statistics that Iceland has what it takes to accomplish that task. And the fact that Iceland only needs to avoid defeat makes it a more achievable result.

Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

Based on our analysis, Japan vs Iceland looks like going to fall safely under 2.5 goals.

The statistics point to the match being more of a defensive struggle, with the two teams more likely to play cautiously than they are to go out and attack.

Samurai Blue preview

Japan comes into the match having played 2 games in the International Friendlies so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses.

Japan's attack has scored 56 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the International Friendlies, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 3.11.

The offence system of Japan is led by Ayase Ueda as the top scorer of the season. The japanese forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Junya Ito, who has contributed with 10 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 3 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 0.17.

Japan's Latest Results

Our Boys preview

On the other hand, Iceland comes into the match having played 3 games in the International Friendlies so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 0.67 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses.

Iceland's attack has scored 16 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the International Friendlies, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.78.

The offence system of Iceland is led by Albert Gudmundsson as the top scorer of the season. The icelandic forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Hákon Arnar Haraldsson, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 2.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 18 goals conceded in 9 matches, resulting in an average of 2.

Iceland's Latest Results