Paraguay takes on Japan in an interesting Round of 16 match. Paraguay has been a nice surprise in the World Cup, while Japan is coming off an impressive win against Denmark.
Paraguay and Japan have met four times in the past. Paraguay won two games and the other two ended in draws. The most recent meeting came in 2008 and resulted in a goalless draw. Paraguay has two wins and three draws in the last five matches and won Group F, which was one of the weakest groups in the World Cup. They have scored seven goals in the last five matches, including three in the tournament, while allowing one in the World Cup.
Japan has only two wins and three draws in the last five matches yet they still finished second in a group that included the Netherlands, Cameroon and Denmark. They have four goals in the last five matches while allowing four goals. They netted three against Denmark. Japan could be a viable upset team with their strong attack while Paraguay has looked flat.
Paraguay does have some talent like Enrique Vera at midfield, who scored in the Slovakia win and a good bet for first goalscorer. Japan has speed in midfielder Keisuke Honda, who has scored twice in the World Cup and would be the man to back on first goal for Japan.
Paraguay vs. Japan 90 Minute Match Odds
Paraguay: 11/10 Eurobet
Draw: 9/4 Ladbrokes
Japan: 4.05 Titan Bet