Japan vs Paraguay: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

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17 November
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JAPAN VS PARAGUAY - WORLD: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES MATCH PREVIEW

WORLD: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES MATCH DETAILS: JAPAN VS PARAGUAY

As Japan prepare to host Paraguay on November 17, 2026, with kick-off at 14:10, this WORLD: International Friendlies fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

JAPAN PREVIEW IN WORLD: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES

Japan, currently unknown in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, trail the leaders by 12 points. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

PARAGUAY PREVIEW IN WORLD: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES

Paraguay, sitting unknown with 0 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR JAPAN VS PARAGUAY

Recent meetings between Japan and Paraguay have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Venezuela, Japan recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation.

Paraguay's last outing came against Colombia, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Gill, Alonso, Alderete, Gomez, Caceres, Almiron, Cubas, Gomez, , Enciso. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Looking ahead, Japan are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Japan and Paraguay are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR JAPAN VS PARAGUAY

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Japan's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 100% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Paraguay's games average 1.5 goals, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 0% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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