Ayase Ueda struck twice, the second from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time, as Japan came from behind to beat Venezuela 2-1 in a friendly, with Venezuela's Kevin Kelsy the standout performer on a night that sets up Japan's meeting with Ecuador. It was a contest decided in the closing seconds rather than in open play.
Japan vs Venezuela
First half0 - 0
Second half2 - 1
- 65(Foul)
- 86
- 90 + 1(Dissent)
- 90 + 4VAR review (T. Kubo)
- 90 + 6
- 90 + 8(Foul)
Bets and model
Before kick-offAll markets · Awaiting result
CHECKLIVE · WonHome win — Japan1.22
Public pick · PendingJapan to win411 bets
Exact score · Awaiting result
CHECKLIVE · Lost3 : 2expected score
Public pick · Pending3 : 041 bets
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Head to Head meetings
Japan – Venezuela
Japan
Venezuela
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 2 | 1 |
Average per game | 2 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 2-1 | 0 |
Form
Japan
- 5Matches
- 8Goals
- 1.6Goal per game
- 4Wins
- 0Draws
- 1Losses
Venezuela
- 5Matches
- 4Goals
- 0.8Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 2Draws
- 2Losses
Best statistical picks
Japan – Venezuela
Both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Japan opened the score in 9 of the last 10 matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 8.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.27 | 4.75 | 10.00 |
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
What was the final score of Japan vs Venezuela?
Japan 2-1 Venezuela (Int. Friendly Games).
Who scored?
Kevin Kelsy (46', assist Luís Balbo) for Venezuela; Ayase Ueda (49', assist Junya Ito) for Japan; Ayase Ueda (90+6') for Japan.
Was Japan's win deserved?
Yes — Japan were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Japan vs Venezuela?
Yellow cards: Jon Aramburu (Venezuela); Jose David Contreras (Venezuela); Ao Tanaka (Japan).
Match betting activity
$514.7K
Betting volume7K
bets- Japan to win$174.3K974 bets
- Under 4.5 goals$38.9K172 bets
- Under 2.5 goals$37.1K522 bets
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Japan
Japan is a strong favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 65.9 vs 41.5 for Venezuela. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 75.4 vs 28.6). CheckLive signal strength 80/100.
Over 2.51.73
High confidence85%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
59.7
37.6
CheckSkill
53.5
50.3
CheckMental
75.4
28.6
CheckLive total65.9 vs 41.5+24.4
More match signals
Home win — Japan89%1.27
Japan (DNB)88%1.07
Japan (−1)94%
Today's market odds.
Bets and model
Before kick-offAll markets · Awaiting result
CHECKLIVE · WonHome win — Japan1.22
Public pick · PendingJapan to win411 bets
Exact score · Awaiting result
CHECKLIVE · Lost3 : 2expected score
Public pick · Pending3 : 041 bets
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Japan vs Venezuela?
In the CheckLive calculation Japan is the favourite: 65.9 vs 41.5. Signal strength 80/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Japan's main edge?
Japan is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 75.4 vs 28.6 for Venezuela. The overall rating gap is 24.4.
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: 2-1 (Japan vs Venezuela, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.27 | 4.75 | 10.00 |