JP U23 vs SP U23 Dream11 Team Prediction Tips for Japan vs Spain Olympics Men Live Score 3 August

JP U23 vs SP U23 Dream11 Prediction: Japan U23’s quest for an Olympic gold medal in the men’s football tournament will face a massive challenge in Spain U23 when the sides meet in the semi-finals on Tuesday. The Samurai Warriors cruised through Group A with three wins from three, before seeing off New Zealand on penalties in the last eight. Spain, meanwhile, have had their fair share of challenges, including two injuries, but they also took 120 minutes to negotiate their quarter-final fixture.

JP U23 vs SP U23 Dream11 Prediction

After a 0-0 draw against New Zealand following extra time, Japan progressed over the Kiwi’s via a penalty shootout to setup a semi-final clash with Spain, who beat Ivory Coast in a hugely entertaining contest. After looking like heading out of the tournament after a goal in the first minute of second half stoppage time put Ivory Coast 1-2 infront, Spain rallied to equalise just two minutes later before going on to blitz their opponents in extra time, ultimately emerging as 5-2 victors. Spain’s fantastic extra time performance bodes well for them here, although they will need to show patience against a Japanese defence that have conceded just a single goal across the competition so far.

Date: 3 August, Tuesday
Time: 4:30 PM (IST)
Venue: Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama

Japan vs Spain Live, Olympics Men

Where to watch Japan vs Spain Olympics Men Live Score and Live Stream? No live streaming in India.

Recent form:

Japan – D-W-W-W-W
Spain – D-W-D-W

Head-to-head (one meeting)

Japan Wins- 01
Draws– 00
Spain Wins– 00

Japan News

Injury Report and Unavailability: Bologna star Takehiro Tomiyasu is suspended from the clash for accumulation of cards.

Expected changes and Strategy: Right-back Hiroki Sakai will return from his own suspension and should walk straight into the XI.

Japan Starting XI

Kosei Tani
Hiroki Sakai
Ko Itakura
Maya Yoshida
Reo Hatate
Wataru Endo
Ao Tanaka
Ritsu Doan
Takefusa Kubo
Kaoru Mitoma
Ayase Ueda

Spain News

Injury Report and Unavailability: Dani Ceballos isn’t likely to return for the Games again following his nasty ankle injury.

Expected changes and Strategy: Oscar Gil returns from his suspension and might take Mingueza’s place, relegating Jesus Vallejo back to the bench.

Spain Starting XI

Unai Simon
Oscar Gil
Eric Garcia
Pau Torres
Marc Cucurella
Martin Zubimendi
Mikel Merino
Pedri
Mikel Oyarzabal
Rafa Mir
Dani Olmo

Captain Options

Takefusa Kubo: Kubo has 3 goals and a total of 11 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 29.18%. He had a total of 5 big chances. He has a total of 2 assist, 4 key passes and he created a total of 7 chances.

Rafa Mir: Mir has 3 goals and a total of 10 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 30.42%. He had a total of 5 big chances. He has a total of 1 assists, 5 key passes and he created a total of 6 chances.

X-factors, differential picks

Mikel Oyarzabal: Oyarzabal has 2 goals and a total of 7 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 31.48%. He had a total of 4 big chances. He has a total of 1 assists, 6 key passes and he created a total of 5 chances.

JP U23 vs SP U23 Dream11 Team

Goalkeeper: Simon
Defenders: Nakayama, Miranda, Garcia, Torres
Midfielders: Doan, Kubo, Olmo
Attackers: Mir, Soma, Oyarzabal

Who will win?

Japan have done really well on home soil thus far, although they really struggled against New Zealand, going 120 minutes without a goal. Spain also had to slog it out against Ivory Coast but eventually ran out 5-2 victors. The momentum going into this game is firmly in Spain’s favor. It will be close but a victory for Spain is the most likely outcome. In our JP U23 vs SP U23 Today Match Prediction odds, we back for a 2-1 win for Spain in this match.