Japan vs. Sweden Odds, Props, Picks & Predictions for Crucial Group F Match

Japan and Sweden close out Group F on Thursday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with both teams still playing for a spot in the Round of 32. Japan enter the finale one point ahead of Sweden and need only a draw to lock up second place. A victory would also keep alive their chances of winning the group if the Netherlands somehow stumble against Tunisia, who they play in Kansas City during the same window.

For Sweden, the equation is much simpler. After suffering a 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands last Saturday, they need all three points to secure second place and avoid leaving their fate in the hands of results elsewhere. Anything less would force Sweden to wait and see if their record is good enough to advance as one of the tournament’s eight best third-place finishers.

Japan vs. Sweden Odds Today

Here’s how Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook has the 3-way moneyline listed for tonight:

• 🇯🇵 Japan (-105)
• 🤚 Draw (+225)
• 🇸🇪 Sweden (+325)

Referenced odds subject to change.

Best Bet for Japan vs. Sweden

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Both Teams to Score (-160): Both Teams to Score has now hit in each of Sweden’s last eight World Cup group stage matches played outside of their home region. And when you look at what tonight’s game demands, it’s hard to see that streak ending here. Sweden are playing from behind in the standings and have no choice but to go for it – a passive, low-block approach doesn’t work when you need all three points. That attacking intent opens the game up, and Japan have shown all tournament they can punish teams on the front foot. Ayase Ueda and Daichi Kamada have been sharp, and a Sweden side pushing for a winner will leave gaps. Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak have the quality to score against anyone, but so does a Japan team that put up two against the Netherlands and four past Tunisia. This one has goals at both ends written all over it.

Betting Splits at Hard Rock Bet

The money is coming in heavily on Japan across the board:

• Japan is bringing in 82.1% of all bets and 90.2% of the money wagered.
• Sweden have attracted 12.3% of the total tickets and 7.2% of the handle.
• The draw accounts for 5.6% of all wagers and 2.6% of the money.

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props

Stars on both sides are drawing attention ahead of tonight’s match:

1. Viktor Gyökeres – Over 0.5 Shots On Target
2. Ayase Ueda – Over 0.5 Shots On Target
3. Ayase Ueda – Anytime Goalscorer
4. Alexander Isak – Over 0.5 Shots On Target
5. Alexander Isak – To Score or Assist

Japan vs. Sweden Match Info

• 📍 Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
• 📅 When: Thursday, June 25
• ⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
• 📺 TV: FOX/Universo/FOX One

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