International - World CupEstadio BBVA BancomerData current as of September 06, 2026

Tunisia vs Japan: match statistics

Tunisia crest
Tunisia
0 : 4half-time 0:2
Japan crest
Japan

Tunisia vs Japan: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Tunisia played against Japan in World Cup (International). The game was played on June 21, 2026. Venue: Estadio BBVA Bancomer. Final score: 0:4.

Recent form

Tunisia has 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Japan has 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 1.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Tunisia scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 5.00. Japan scores 2.00 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 3.00 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 100% of Tunisia's games and 100% of Japan's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 100%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Japan has the higher season xG average, 1.15 to 0.83 per game. Tunisia takes 6.0 shots per game, while Japan takes 10.0.

First-half and second-half trends

Tunisia leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.00 goals per game after halftime. Japan leads at halftime in 0% and scores 2.00 after halftime.

When the teams score

Tunisia's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). For Japan, it is minutes 46-60 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

World Cup games average 3.00 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Tunisia, after the 1:5 defeat to Sweden, displays a significant defensive frailty. Japan, following the 2:2 draw with Netherlands, demonstrated the ability to compete with strong opponents, maintain tempo and stage comebacks. This is one of the strongest picks for an away win this round. Status: BET

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BTTS - will both teams score?

Pick: BTTS - Yes. Japan scored twice against Netherlands and look sharp enough to exploit Tunisia's defensive problems. Tunisia were beaten 5-1 by Sweden and have already changed coach, which adds uncertainty but also creates a strong need to react. Japan are the better side, but Tunisia still have enough directness to find one goal if the game becomes stretched. Status: BET

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Pick: Over 2.5. The model gives 51% for Over 2.5 and 49% for Under 2.5, with xG Tunisia 1.05 and Japan 1.65 (total 2.70). Tunisia, after a 1:5 loss to Sweden, looked very poor defensively, while Japan, after a 2:2 with Netherlands, confirmed high quality in transitions and finishes. Japan should create chances, but Tunisia, after a painful defeat, will also have to respond. That increases the likelihood of goals from both sides and a 1:2 scoreline. The 2.5 line is playable mainly because after the first round we see greater defensive vulnerability and a greater need to react after conceding a goal. Status: NOBET

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Pick: X/2 (draw at half-time and Japan to win after 90 minutes). The model assigns this scenario a 29% probability, with the 1X2 distribution: Tunisia 20%, draw 24%, Japan 56%. xG is 1.05 for Tunisia, 1.65 for Japan and 2.70 combined, and the BTTS profile is YES 63% / NO 37%. Tunisia looked very weak defensively after the 1:5 loss to Sweden. Japan, after a 2:2 with the Netherlands, confirmed its tempo, organization and resilience in endings. Japan is stronger, but a gradual takeover of the match is more likely than full dominance from minute one, which is why X/2 makes sense. The largest HT/FT scenarios in the model are: X/2 29%, 2/2 24%, X/1 12%. The main risks are a quick turnaround by the favorite or an underdog counter goal, but baseline assumption is that the quality gap will express itself more strongly after the break. Status: BET

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Stats by half

0 : 2
First half
0 : 2
Second half

Game stats

38Possession (%)62
TunisiaJapan
2Shots11
TunisiaJapan
0Shots on target5
TunisiaJapan
0.29xG1.32
TunisiaJapan
3Corners5
TunisiaJapan
21Dangerous attacks36
TunisiaJapan
8Fouls15
TunisiaJapan
0Cards0
TunisiaJapan

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1Goals scored / game2
TunisiaJapan
5Goals allowed / game2
TunisiaJapan
51%Average possession40%
TunisiaJapan
2Shots on target / game3
TunisiaJapan

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

6Shots per game10
TunisiaJapan
2Shots on target3
TunisiaJapan
16.7%Shot conversion20%
TunisiaJapan
51%Possession40%
TunisiaJapan
0.83xG for1.15
TunisiaJapan
1.63xG against1.49
TunisiaJapan

Shooting quality

Tunisia: Efficient finishingJapan: Counter-attacking
TunisiaJapan
Accuracy (shots on target)33%30%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.140.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.500.67

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Tunisia
L
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
0% W0% R100% P
Season (W-D-L)
0-0-1
0.00 pts / game · goal difference -4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-0-1
0.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-0-0
Last 5 at home
0-0-0
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 5.0xG: 0.83Opponent xG: 1.63BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 100%
Japan
D
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
0% W100% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
0-1-0
1.00 pts / game · goal difference 0
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-1-0
1.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-1-0
Last 5 away
0-1-0
D
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 1.15Opponent xG: 1.49BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 100%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Japan is 100% better for: goals scored per game.

1 goals / game - Tunisia · 2 goals / game - Japan

Japan is 150% better for: goals allowed per game.

5 goals / game - Tunisia · 2 goals / game - Japan

Tunisia scoring profile: very strong

Tunisia scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Japan keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).

Japan scoring profile: very strong

Japan scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Tunisia keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).

1Goals scored (season)2
TunisiaJapan
5Goals conceded (season)2
TunisiaJapan
6Average goals per game4
TunisiaJapan
1Goals scored (last 5)2
TunisiaJapan
5Goals conceded (last 5)2
TunisiaJapan

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal100%
TunisiaJapan
0%2 goals100%
TunisiaJapan
0%3 goals0%
TunisiaJapan
0%4 goals0%
TunisiaJapan

How often they concede at least...

100%1 goal100%
TunisiaJapan
100%2 goals100%
TunisiaJapan
100%3 goals0%
TunisiaJapan
100%4 goals0%
TunisiaJapan

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

Goal patterns

100%BTTS at half-time0%
TunisiaJapan
0%BTTS in both halves0%
TunisiaJapan
0%Scored in both halves0%
TunisiaJapan

BTTS and goal count

100%Min. 3 goals and BTTS100%
TunisiaJapan
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
TunisiaJapan
100%BTTS - last 5100%
TunisiaJapan

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time0%
TunisiaJapan
100%Min. 2 goals before half-time0%
TunisiaJapan
100%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
TunisiaJapan

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
TunisiaJapan
100%Min. 2 goals after half-time100%
TunisiaJapan
100%Min. 3 goals after half-time100%
TunisiaJapan

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Tunisia - half-time state
0% leading0% draw100% trailing
Japan - half-time state
0% leading100% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0Points per game (1st half)1
TunisiaJapan
1Goals scored (1st half)0
TunisiaJapan
2Goals conceded (1st half)0
TunisiaJapan
3Average goals (1st half)0
TunisiaJapan
0%Clean sheet before half-time100%
TunisiaJapan
0%No goal before half-time100%
TunisiaJapan

After half-time (2nd half)

0Points per game (2nd half)1
TunisiaJapan
0Goals scored (2nd half)2
TunisiaJapan
3Goals conceded (2nd half)2
TunisiaJapan
3Average goals (2nd half)4
TunisiaJapan
0%Clean sheet after half-time0%
TunisiaJapan
100%No goal after half-time0%
TunisiaJapan

Tunisia - second-half results

0% W0% R100% P
0
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
0
Second-half points
-3
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.00
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime+1.0

Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Japan - second-half results

0% W100% R0% P
1
Half-time points
0
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
1
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime+2.0

Allows 2.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Tunisia - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.000.00
Goals scored / game1.00.0
Goals allowed / game2.03.0
Average goals per game3.03.0
1 goal100%100%
2 goals100%100%
3 goals100%100%
Clean sheet0%0%
No goal0%100%
Goal difference-1-3
Half-time: 0% leading - 0% draw - 100% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 0% draw - 100% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 100% - Half-time goals total: 1
Japan - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.001.00
Goals scored / game0.02.0
Goals allowed / game0.02.0
Average goals per game0.04.0
1 goal0%100%
2 goals0%100%
3 goals0%100%
Clean sheet100%0%
No goal100%0%
Goal difference00
Half-time: 0% leading - 100% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 100% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Tunisia
ScoredConceded
0
1
0-15
0
1
16-30
1
0
31-45
0
1
46-60
0
0
61-75
0
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

Japan
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
0
16-30
0
0
31-45
1
1
46-60
0
1
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

5.00
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.5 : 3.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
167%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
100%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
100%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
4+
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Tunisia

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.80
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-3.20
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.17
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-3.37
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
48%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
549%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-1.0
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

Japan

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.34
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.34
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.85
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.51
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
220%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
96%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+2.0
Late goals
50% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
50%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (World Cup).

Teams vs league

TunisiaLigaJapan
Average goals per game 6.003.00 4.00
Both teams scored 100%60% 100%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 100%49% 100%
Clean sheets 0%23% 0%
Goal before half-time 100%74% 0%
Goal after half-time 100%74% 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.00
Average goals per game
60%
Both teams scored
49%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
23%
Clean sheets
2.09
Home goals / game
0.91
Away goals / game
+130%
Home attack advantage
+56%
Home defensive advantage
+40%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
34%
2 goals
20%
3 goals
6%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
46%
2 goals
29%
3 goals
14%
4 goals

FAQ

What was the result of Tunisia vs Japan?

The World Cup match finished Tunisia 0:4 Japan. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Tunisia vs Japan?

Tunisia score 1.00 goals per game on average and Japan 2.00. The World Cup average is 3.00 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Tunisia's matches and 100% of Japan's.

What form are Tunisia and Japan in?

Over the last 5 games Tunisia have a 0-0-1 record (0.00 points per game) and Japan 0-1-0 (1.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tunisia vs Japan?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Tunisia vs Japan: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.