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Germany
Projected
1:0
HT 0-0
Japan
Germany vs Japan (Match 29, Group E) at Gillette Stadium on 25 Jun 2026: our model leans Germany at 43% and projects 1-0 after 90 minutes.
Team details
Germany are stronger in both attack (87/100) and defence (82/100), so the question is whether Japan can disrupt their rhythm.
Expected shape 4-2-3-1
Germany are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with fluid, positionally rotating attackers, a busy midfield and a high defensive line. Their best unit in this match is the midfield.
The key question is how they handle Japan's territory and control of the midfield, while protecting against space behind the back line.
Expected shape 4-2-3-1
Japan are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with sharp positional play, quick combinations and a pressing game that rarely switches off. Their best unit in this match is the midfield.
The key question is how they handle Germany's territory and control of the midfield, while protecting against space behind the back line.
Ratings are editorial estimates on a 0 to 100 scale and formations are expected shapes, not confirmed line-ups.
Prediction board
Full-time result, goals and handicap lines from our indicative model. Reference figures, not live prices.
GER win
43%
Model lean
Draw
27%
JPN win
30%
Both teams to score
55%
Goals at both ends look likely.
Over 2.5 goals
51%
Combined expected goals: 2.7.
Asian handicap
Germany -0.25
Germany carry the handicap on an expected goal gap of 0.3.
First-goal window
13–43'
Busiest goal spell: 31–45'. Chance of 0-0: 7%.
At a glance
AI overview
Germany get the modest nod at 43%, with Japan at 30% and the draw at 27%. It is a lean, not a lock.
Gillette Stadium hosts Germany against Japan in Match 29, Group E, number 29 of 36 in this part of the schedule. It is listed for Thursday 25 June 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 ET, which is 12:30 am IST (26 Jun) in India. It is a neutral venue for both sides, so the model gives neither a home edge.
Germany are stronger in both attack (87/100) and defence (82/100), so the question is whether Japan can disrupt their rhythm. Two names that could tilt it are Kai Havertz for Germany and Takefusa Kubo for Japan.
Gillette Stadium is an open-air stadium where the evening breeze can be a factor in the second half. Our model projects 1-0 at full time on expected goals of 1.5 for Germany and 1.2 for Japan, with the first goal typically arriving between minutes 13–43.
Win probability
Germany 43%, draw 27%, Japan 30% over 90 minutes. That is a modest gap rather than a lock.
Model lean
Germany
43% to win · 13-point gap
The split comes from attack, midfield and defence ratings for both teams, adjusted for Gillette Stadium. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.
Germany's strongest unit is territory and control of the midfield, and Japan's weakest point is space behind the back line. That is the pairing to watch as the game settles.
Confirmed line-ups are usually published about an hour before kick-off, so check the split again once the teams are named.
Impact names
Six names our model expects to shape Germany vs Japan, with an impact score and a chance to score at any time.
Germany
Attacking Midfielder
Jamal Musiala
Set-piece and final-pass threat
Anytime scorer24%
Germany
Forward
Kai Havertz
Runs in behind the back line
Anytime scorer36%
Germany
Midfielder
Joshua Kimmich
Sets the tempo
Anytime scorer11%
Japan
Winger
Takefusa Kubo
Cuts inside to shoot
Anytime scorer22%
Japan
Striker
Ayase Ueda
Target for crosses and cut-backs
Anytime scorer34%
Japan
Midfielder
Wataru Endo
Breaks up play
Anytime scorer9%
These names come from a reference list and are not a confirmed line-up. Check the official team announcement about an hour before kick-off.
Scoreboard model
Projected score, half-time position and the goal markets for Germany vs Japan, built from expected goals of 1.5 for Germany and 1.2 for Japan.
Projected scoreboard
Full time
1-0
Half time
0-0
Likeliest scorelines
Half-time result: Germany 33%, draw 42%, Japan 25%.
| Team stat | Germany | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Shots | 10–12 | 8–10 |
| Shots on target | 4–5 | 3–4 |
| Clean sheet | 22% | 30% |
Half-time result first, full-time result second.
Total expected goals: 2.7.
Probabilities come from a Poisson goals model with a small adjustment for low scores. They are indicative reference figures, not live prices, and one red card or early goal can move every line.
What each market means, with the reference figure from our model. These are not live prices.
A straight pick on a home win, a draw or an away win after 90 minutes.
Model split: Germany 43%, draw 27%, Japan 30%.
How this market worksYes if each side scores at least once, whatever the final result.
Model: Yes 55%, No 45%. Clean sheet: Germany 22%, Japan 30%.
How this market worksA line on total goals. Over needs three or more, Under needs two or fewer.
Model: Over 2.5 51%, Under 2.5 49%. Over 1.5 76%, Over 3.5 29%.
How this market worksBacks the result at half time and at full time together, so there are nine outcomes.
Likeliest: GER / GER 26%, then JPN / JPN 17%.
How this market worksGives one side a head start or a deficit in goals, which removes the draw from many lines.
Model line: Germany -0.25.
How this market worksA player scores at any point in normal time. Own goals do not count in most books.
Kai Havertz leads our list at 36%, then Ayase Ueda (34%) and Jamal Musiala (24%).
How this market worksThe case for this match
Japan keep it interesting
Germany are ahead at 43%, but Japan have enough in their territory and control of the midfield to make the market move quickly.
Match 29 in the FIFA World Cup 2026
Group games shape the table, so points and goal difference matter as well as the result.
First goal around minutes 13–43
The model expects the opener between minutes 13–43, and the busiest spell for goals is 31–45. Live markets often move fastest around those moments.
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Match ticket
About this fixture: Germany vs Japan at Gillette Stadium.
Gillette Stadium in Boston is an open-air stadium where the evening breeze can be a factor in the second half.
Conditions look reasonable, so tactics and quality should matter more than the weather.
Neither side has home advantage, so squad depth and tactical flexibility carry more weight.
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Answers
Our model leans Germany at 43% against Japan at 30%, with the draw at 27%. It is a modest lean based on team ratings and conditions at Gillette Stadium, and it is not a guarantee.
The model projects 1-0 at full time and 0-0 at half time. The next likeliest scorelines are 1-0 (9%) and 2-1 (9%).
The likeliest half-time/full-time combination is GER / GER at 26%. Both teams to score is 55%, Over 2.5 goals is 51% and combined expected goals are 2.7.
Our watchlist has Jamal Musiala (Germany, attacking midfielder), Kai Havertz (Germany, forward), Joshua Kimmich (Germany, midfielder), Takefusa Kubo (Japan, winger), Ayase Ueda (Japan, striker), Wataru Endo (Japan, midfielder). These are reference names, not confirmed line-ups. Starting XIs are announced about an hour before kick-off.
It is listed for Thursday 25 June 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 ET, which is 12:30 am IST (26 Jun) in India, at Gillette Stadium, Boston.
Germany are modelled in a 4-2-3-1 and Japan in a 4-2-3-1. Formations are editorial estimates and can change with team news.
The model expects the first goal between minutes 13–43, with 31–45 the busiest 15-minute spell for goals. The chance of a 0-0 draw is 7%.
Yes. Neither Germany nor Japan is at home, so the model does not apply a venue adjustment.
The 2026 World Cup has 48 teams in 12 groups of four. The top two in each group and the eight best third-placed teams reach the round of 32.
No. The percentages, projections and market notes are an indicative model for information only. They are not live prices, not advice and not a guarantee. Betting is for adults 18 and over, and you should set a limit before you start.
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