Kaishu Sano's early goal was not enough as Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1, with Gabriel Martinelli's late winner sending the Seleção into a World Cup quarter-final against the winners of Match 78. It was a game that took an age to warm up, but when it did, Brazil's superior depth and relentless pressure eventually told against a stubborn but tiring Japanese side.
Brazil vs Japan
Second half2 - 0
- 48(Foul)
- 78
- 84(Foul)
- 90 + 5
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Brazil vs Japan?
Brazil 2-1 Japan (World Cup, Round of 32).
Who scored?
Kaishu Sano (29') for Japan; Casemiro (56', assist Gabriel Magalhães) for Brazil; Gabriel Martinelli (90', assist Bruno Guimarães) for Brazil.
Was Brazil's win deserved?
Yes — Brazil were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Brazil vs Japan?
Yellow cards: Kaishu Sano (Japan); Casemiro (Brazil); Daichi Kamada (Japan); Danilo (Brazil); Junnosuke Suzuki (Japan).
Google AIAICheckLive AI Bot
Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchH2H
Head to Head meetings
Brazil – Japan
Brazil
Japan
- 2
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  2 | 1  |
Scored goals | 5 | 4 |
Average per game | 1.67 | 1.33 |
The biggest victory | 2-1 | 2-3 |
Form
Brazil
- 5Matches
- 12Goals
- 2.4Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 1Draws
- 1Losses
Japan
- 5Matches
- 8Goals
- 1.6Goal per game
- 4Wins
- 0Draws
- 1Losses
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75 | 3.50 | 5.00 |
◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Brazil
Brazil is a slight favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 63.4 vs 59.9 for Japan. The biggest edge is in overall quality (CheckSkill 55.7 vs 53.5). CheckLive signal strength 55/100.
Both teams to score — Yes2.00
Medium confidence62%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
54.6
59.2
CheckSkill
55.7
53.5
CheckMental
67
75.4
CheckLive total63.4 vs 59.9+3.5
More match signals
Over 2.558%2.20
Over 3.551%4.00
Home win — Brazil50%1.75
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Brazil vs Japan?
In the CheckLive calculation Brazil is the favourite: 63.4 vs 59.9. Signal strength 55/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Brazil's main edge?
Brazil is strongest in overall quality: CheckSkill 55.7 vs 53.5 for Japan. The overall rating gap is 3.5.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-1 (Brazil vs Japan, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75 | 3.50 | 5.00 |