Tunisia vs Japan Predictions - FIFA World Cup 2026

Match Details

Date: June 21, 2026, at 12:00 pm
Venue: Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico.

Current Betting Odds

Tunisia – $5.60
Draw – $3.70
Japan – $1.60

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Two sides in need of a win meet here in Monterrey, as Tunisia take on Japan in Mexico.

It was a chastening start to the 2026 World Cup for Tunisia, who were thumped 5-1 by Sweden and now have a mountain to climb in order to reach the knockout rounds.

Japan came from behind twice to earn appoint against the Netherlands and they won’t be panicking but they know they need a positive result here too.

Stylistically, Japan should do most of the playing in this one, with Tunisia probably prepared to sit back and try and play on the counter.

Regardless of how they set up, this is an important game for both teams and here is look ahead to Tunisia vs Japan:

Best Bet

Japan to win the match @ $1.60

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While drawing with the Netherlands wasn’t the perfect start for Japan, avoiding defeat certainly helped.

The manner in which they did it too felt significant, recovering from a losing position twice to pick up a point.

With Sweden still to come and sure to be on a high after seeing off Tunisia with ease, this now feels like a very important one for the Japan side.

Tunisia will need to improve on their poor showing against Sweden if they are to get anything here and they should do.

However, it doesn’t feel as if they will have enough in the tank to stop this Japanese side who are consistently developing.

This could be quite an open game and Tunisia will have to chase it but Japan should have the quality in key areas to pick them off.

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Japan to win the match and BTTS @ $3.20

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For all their flaws against Sweden, Tunisia were the architects of their own downfall to an extent, and they carried a goal threat.

Japan were similar against the Dutch, but they showed their quality when it matters in front of goal.

Confidence is key in major tournaments and Tunisia will be beginning to feel the heat after their heavy loss to Sweden.

Ever the opportunists, Japan could well seize upon this and take the game to Tunisia from the outset, making this one entertaining for the neutral.

Best Value Bet

Over 3.5 goals to be scored in the game @ $2.30

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With both sides having failed to win their opener, the stakes are sky high in this one, if they are to have any chance of playing in the knockout rounds.

Knowing a loss would put a real dent in their qualification hopes, both sides should play on the front foot in this one.

The case for Japan winning the match has been made but this should be an entertaining fixture, with plenty of goals in it.

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