World Cup 2018 Betting Prediction: Japan vs. Senegal Odds

World Cup 2018 Japan vs. Senegal Odds and Betting Analysis

World Cup Betting Odds: Senegal set as +129 favourite in this match-up.

Date: Sunday, June 24, 11:00amET

Central Stadium, Yekaterinburg, Russia

These two countries have met three times over the years with Senegal winning two games and drawing in the third game. The most recent game was back in 2003, with Senegal winning 1-0. Not much to read into those stats as all the players playing in this game had nothing to do with that one. Liverpool forward Sadio Mane was held off the scoresheet against Poland, he is paying +461 to score the game’s first goal and +168 to score at any time during the game.

Japan

Japan’s victory over Colombia was massive for the country and the tournament, but also made history. Japan became the first by an Asian team over a nation from South America in the history of the World Cup. Keisuke Honda has been involved in six of Japan’s last eight goals scored at World Cups (three goals and three assists), and is currently registered at +292 to score a goal anytime in this game. Japan reported no injuries in game one, so expect the starting line-up to remain the same. Except attacking midfielder Shinji Okazaki (Leicester City) to play more than the five minutes he played against Colombia. Of note, Japan has not won consecutive games at the World Cup since 2002.

Senegal

Senegal became the first African nation to open with a win in this year’s World Cup when they knocked off Poland 2-1. Many viewed this as a surprising result as they upended the heavily favourite Poles. Senegal has conceded just five goals in their last nine games, with four out of the five goals coming in the second half. Senegal is on the board at +204 to win the first half, something to consider. Of note, midfielder Idrissa Gueye has been a key piece to Senegal’s defensive protection but registered a yellow card versus Poland. If he gets one against Japan, he will miss the final group game against Colombia.