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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get updated predictions and squad insights for the upcoming Japan vs the Netherlands FIFA World Cup game.
With official player lists now confirmed for the World Cup, our experts have calculated the updated win probabilities and best bets for the Group F game between Japan and Netherlands at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, June 14.
Dimers Pro users have access to the latest expert analysis below, where we build on our early Japan-Netherlands predictions to detail the latest projections and betting picks, and have a complete look at the official rosters for both nations.
Official World Cup squads: the Netherlands and Japan
Here are the confirmed rosters for both teams heading into the 2026 World Cup:
Netherlands
Goalkeepers: Mark Flekken (Bayer Leverkusen), Robin Roefs (Sunderland), Bart Verbruggen (Brighton)
Defenders: Nathan Aké (Manchester City), Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan), Jorrel Hato (Chelsea), Jurriën Timber (Arsenal), Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus), Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City), Guus Til (PSV), Quinten Timber (Marseille), Mats Wieffer (Brighton)
Forwards: Brian Brobbey (Sunderland), Memphis Depay (Corinthians), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Noa Lang (Galatasaray), Donyell Malen (Roma), Crysencio Summerville (West Ham), Wout Weghorst (Ajax)
Manager: Ronald Koeman
Japan
Goalkeepers: Zion Suzuki (Parma), Keisuke Osako (Sanfrecce Hiroshima), Tomoki Hayakawa (Kashima Antlers)
Defenders: Yūto Nagatomo (FC Tokyo), Shogo Taniguchi (Sint-Truiden), Ko Itakura (Ajax), Tsuyoshi Watanabe (Feyenoord), Takehiro Tomiyasu (Ajax), Hiroki Ito (Bayern Munich), Ayumu Seko (Le Havre), Yukinari Sugawara (Werder Bremen)
Midfielders: Junnosuke Suzuki (Copenhagen), Wataru Endo (Liverpool), Junya Ito (Genk), Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace), Ritsu Doan (Eintracht Frankfurt), Ao Tanaka (Leeds United), Keito Nakamura (Reims), Kaishu Sano (Mainz), Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad), Yuito Suzuki (Freiburg)
Forwards: Koki Ogawa (NEC Nijmegen), Daizen Maeda (Celtic), Ayase Ueda (Feyenoord), Kento Shiogai (VfL Wolfsburg), Keisuke Goto (Sint-Truiden)
Manager: Hajime Moriyasu
Updated Netherlands vs. Japan predictions and picks including most likely exact score
Leveraging our updated data and the above roster updates, we have re-run the calculations for this clash. Here are the fine-tuned probabilities:
- Win probabilities: Netherlands 50.5%, Japan 25.4%, Draw 24.1%
- Both teams to score: Yes 55.1%, No 44.9%
- Total goals (2.5): Over 53.4%, Under 46.6%
- Win to nil: Netherlands 26.4%, Japan 12.5%
- Double chance (win or draw): Netherlands 74.6%, Japan 49.5%
- Most likely final score: 1-1 draw (11.4%)
These projections represent the highest probability outcomes based on the confirmed team sheets for Netherlands and Japan.
Netherlands vs. Japan picks and best bet
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | the Netherlands | +100 |
| Total | Over 2.5 | -110 |
We'll be providing 2026 World Cup best bets all tournament long, with the early edge in this one being on Over 2.5 total goals.
As well as being the most likely winner of the game, the edge on the Netherlands odds also provides the best value for bettors.
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Japan vs. Netherlands World Cup details
The FIFA World Cup matchup between the Netherlands and Japan is scheduled for June 14, 2026, with the two teams kicking off their tournaments in what is going to be the biggest ever World Cup.
- Teams: Netherlands vs. Japan
- Tournament stage: Group F
- Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- More previews: Latest World Cup news
Conclusion: Netherlands vs. Japan prediction
Our World Cup predictions for this matchup suggest that Netherlands to win is the most likely outcome, followed by Japan to win, with a draw as the least likely result.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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