The kick off for the match between Scotland and Japan will take place at 17:00 (UK time) - Saturday, 03/28 - at the Hampden Park. This clash of the 2026 International Friendlies looks very promising!

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APWin predictions for Scotland vs Japan

With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:

APWin Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

After a thorough assessment of the primary betting markets, APWin analysts have identified bets with strong value potential.

👉 Our prediction is: Japan win or draw

Our top tip for this match is to bet Japan 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 Japan has what it takes to accomplish that task. And the fact that Japan only needs to avoid defeat makes it a more achievable result.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Scotland vs Japan to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

Scotland Preview

Scotland has played 0 matches in the International Friendlies so far, with 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses. This results in an average of 0 points per match.

In the 2026 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses. Scotland's attack has scored 13 goals, 0 of them in the league, which gives an average of 0 goals per league match and 2.17 goals per match across the entire season.

Scott McTominay is the team’s top scorer with 2 goals, while Andrew Robertson leads the team in assists with 2. Defensively, The Tartan Army has conceded 0 goals in the league (an average of 0) and 7 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.17 over 6 matches).

Japan preview

In 0 International Friendlies matches, Japan has recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game.

In the 2026 season, the team has 13 wins in 16 matches. The team has scored 54 goals, 0 of them in the International Friendlies (an average of 0 goals per match), with Ayase Ueda being the team's top scorer with 8 goals and Junya Ito providing 10 assists.

Defensively, Samurai Blue has conceded 0 goals in the league and 3 in the 2026 season overall, resulting in an average of 0.19 goals conceded per match.

Head to head: Scotland vs Japan

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Scotland

International - International Friendlies

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L W W W

2.4

Home W W W L L

1.8

Away L W D W W

2

Away Team

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Japan

International - International Friendlies

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W D L

2

Home W W W D W

2.6

Away L D L W W

1.4

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Published on 25 March 2026, at 20:02 Last updated on 25 March 2026, at 20:02
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