Japan vs. North Korea – Prediction and Betting Tips | Mar 21, 2024

The eagerly anticipated match between Japan and North Korea, set for March 21, 2024, at 10.23am UK time, is more than just a game; it’s a pivotal encounter in the World Cup qualifying campaign, embodying the spirit and intensity of international football. As these two teams prepare to face off, the stakes couldn’t be higher, with Japan aiming to maintain their winning streak and North Korea seeking to prove their prowess on a global stage. This match is not just about securing points; it’s about pride, history, and the chance to edge closer to the world’s most prestigious football tournament.

Japan vs. North Korea – Prediction and Betting Tips | Mar 21, 2024

Japan’s journey in recent times has been a mixed bag of dominant displays and missed opportunities. Despite a disappointing exit in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup, the Samurai Blue has shown resilience and firepower in their World Cup qualifying matches, recording back-to-back 5-0 victories against Myanmar and Syria. This form signals Japan’s readiness to cement their position at the top of Group B, with players like Takumi Minamino and Ayase Ueda expected to make significant impacts.

North Korea, on the other hand, returns to the international stage with determination and something to prove. Their performance has been unpredictable, with a surprising 6-1 victory over Myanmar highlighting their potential to cause upsets. With Jong Il-gwan’s scoring prowess and Han Kwang-song’s potential threat upfront, North Korea aims to defy odds and showcase their growth on the footballing stage.

The history between these two teams adds an extra layer of intrigue to the match, with Japan having edged out North Korea in their last encounter in 2017. However, much has changed since then, and both teams are keen to write a new chapter in this rivalry.

Prediction: Considering current form, past performances, and the strategic depth of both teams, Japan is favoured to win this encounter. However, football is unpredictable, and North Korea’s fighting spirit should not be underestimated.

(Odds are taken from bet365 and are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.T&Cs apply, 18+)

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Japan 3-1 North Korea odds at 17.00 bet365

This prediction is based on Japan’s superior form, their decisive victories in recent matches, and the depth of talent at their disposal. However, North Korea’s ability to surprise and their recent scoring spree suggest they could find the back of the net.

Additional Betting Tips:

Both Teams to Score: Yes. Considering North Korea’s recent offensive performance, there’s potential for goals from both sides.
Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5. The match is likely to be a high-scoring affair, with Japan’s attacking prowess and North Korea’s newfound confidence in front of goal.

Hotstat: Japan has not lost a World Cup qualifying match at home in over a decade, showcasing their dominance on familiar turf.

91 average Markets available for Japan v North Korea

Full Time Result

Home Win	Draw	Away Win
1.045	17	26

Half Time/Full Time

Japan – Japan	Japan – Draw	Japan – North Korea
1.3	34	101

Half Time/Full Time (cont.)

Draw – Japan	Draw – Draw	Draw – North Korea
3.75	17	51

Half Time/Full Time (cont.)

North Korea – Japan	North Korea – Draw	North Korea – North Korea
29	51	51

Correct Score

Japan #1-0	Japan #3-2	Japan #4-0
8.5	67	6

Correct Score (cont.)

Japan #4-1	Japan #6-1	Japan #8-1
21	41	126

Correct Score (cont.)

Japan #5-1	Japan #5-2	Japan #7-0
29	101	26

Correct Score (cont.)

Japan #6-2	Japan #7-1	Japan #2-1
151	67	19

Correct Score (cont.)

Japan #2-0	Japan #4-3	Japan #10-0
5.5	501	201

Correct Score (cont.)

Japan #7-2	Japan #9-1	Japan #3-0
301	251	5

Correct Score (cont.)

Japan #3-1	Japan #5-0	Japan #8-0
17	8.5	51

Correct Score (cont.)

Japan #9-0	Japan #4-2	Japan #6-0
81	81	15

Correct Score (cont.)

Japan #11-0	Draw #2-2	Draw #0-0
501	81	19

Correct Score (cont.)

Draw #1-1	North Korea #2-0	North Korea #1-0
34	151	41

Correct Score (cont.)

North Korea #2-1	North Korea #3-1	North Korea #3-0
67	451	501

Correct Score (cont.)

North Korea #3-2
301

Winning Margin

Japan by 1	North Korea by 1	Japan by 2
6	29	4.333

Winning Margin (cont.)

North Korea by 2	Japan by 3	North Korea by 3
126	4.333	501

Winning Margin (cont.)

Japan by 4+	North Korea by 4+	Score Draw
2.4	501	29

Winning Margin (cont.)

No Goal
19

Handicap Result

Japan (-3) -3.00	Tie – (North Korea +3) 3.00	North Korea (+3) 3.00
2.4	4.333	2.25

Corners

Over 10.00	Exactly 10.00	Under 10.00
2.2	8	2

Time of First Corner

Corner before 7:00	No Corner before 7:00
1.909	1.8

Total Goals

Under 2.50	Over 2.50
2.875	1.4

Corner Match Bet

Japan	Tie	North Korea
1.1	13	7.5

First Team to Score

Japan	No Goals	North Korea
1.063	19	10

Multicorners

Over 20.50	Under 20.50
1.833	1.833

Half-Time

Japan	Draw	North Korea
1.286	3.75	29

Total Goal Minutes

Over 180 minutes	160 To 180 minutes inc.	Under 160 minutes
2.1	9	1.909

Total Goals Odd/Even

Even	Odd
1.975	1.875

Double Chance

Japan or Draw	Draw or North Korea	Japan or North Korea
1.01	13	1.025

Team Total Goals

Japan Over 0.50	Japan Under 0.50	Japan Over 1.50
1.02	19	1.143

Team Total Goals (cont.)

Japan Under 1.50	Japan Over 2.50	Japan Under 2.50
5.5	1.444	2.625

Team Total Goals (cont.)

Japan Over 3.50	Japan Under 3.50	Japan Over 4.50
2.2	1.615	3.75

Team Total Goals (cont.)

Japan Under 4.50	Japan Over 5.50	Japan Under 5.50
1.25	7	1.1

Team Total Goals (cont.)

Japan Over 6.50	Japan Under 6.50	Japan Over 7.50
15	1.03	29

Team Total Goals (cont.)

Japan Under 7.50	Japan Over 8.50	Japan Under 8.50
1.007	51	1.002

Team Total Goals (cont.)

North Korea Over 0.50	North Korea Under 0.50	North Korea Over 1.50
4	1.222	21

Team Total Goals (cont.)

North Korea Under 1.50
1.015

Both Teams to Score

Yes	No
4	1.222

Alternative Total Goals

Over 0.50	Under 0.50	Over 1.50
1.02	19	1.111

Alternative Total Goals (cont.)

Under 1.50	Over 3.50	Under 3.50
6.5	1.909	1.8

Alternative Total Goals (cont.)

Over 4.50	Under 4.50	Over 5.50
3.25	1.333	6

Alternative Total Goals (cont.)

Under 5.50	Over 6.50	Under 6.50
1.125	11	1.05

Alternative Total Goals (cont.)

Over 7.50	Under 7.50	Over 8.50
21	1.015	41

Alternative Total Goals (cont.)

Under 8.50
1.004

Exact Total Goals

0 Goals	1 Goal	2 Goals
19	8	5

Exact Total Goals (cont.)

3 Goals	4 Goals	5 Goals
4	4.75	6.5

Exact Total Goals (cont.)

6 Goals	7+ Goals
10	11

Alternative Handicap Result

Japan -5.00	Tie – North Korea 5.00	North Korea 5.00
8	7.5	1.2

Alternative Handicap Result (cont.)

Japan -4.00	Tie – North Korea 4.00	North Korea 4.00
4.333	5	1.533

Alternative Handicap Result (cont.)

Japan -2.00	Tie – North Korea 2.00	North Korea 2.00
1.615	4.333	4.333

Alternative Handicap Result (cont.)

Japan -1.00	Tie – North Korea 1.00	North Korea 1.00
1.2	6	13

Exact 1st Half Goals

0 Goals	1 Goal	2 Goals
4.333	2.875	3.5

Exact 1st Half Goals (cont.)

3 Goals	4 Goals	5+ Goals
6.5	15	26

1st Half Goals Odd/Even

Odd	Even
2	1.8

Alternative 1st Half Handicap Result

Japan -3.00	Tie – North Korea 3.00	North Korea 3.00
12	7	1.143

Alternative 1st Half Handicap Result (cont.)

Japan -2.00	Tie – North Korea 2.00	North Korea 2.00
5	3.6	1.571

Alternative 1st Half Handicap Result (cont.)

Japan 1.00	Tie – North Korea -1.00	North Korea -1.00
1.015	23	151

2nd Half Result

Japan	Draw	North Korea
1.167	4.75	21

2nd Half Goals

Over 0.50	Under 0.50	Over 1.50
1.111	6.5	1.615

2nd Half Goals (cont.)

Under 1.50	Over 2.50	Under 2.50
2.2	2.75	1.4

2nd Half Goals (cont.)

Over 3.50	Under 3.50	Over 4.50
6.5	1.111	15

2nd Half Goals (cont.)

Under 4.50
1.03

Clean Sheet

Japan – Yes	Japan – No	North Korea – Yes
1.222	4	19

Clean Sheet (cont.)

North Korea – No
1.02

Teams to Score

Both Teams	Japan Only	No Goal
4	1.25	19

Teams to Score (cont.)

North Korea Only
29

Result / Total Goals

Japan & Over 3.50	Japan & Under 3.50	Draw & Over 3.50
1.952	1.952	67

Result / Total Goals (cont.)

Draw & Under 3.50	North Korea & Over 3.50	North Korea & Under 3.50
17	151	26

Time of 1st Team Goal

Japan – Goal before 24:00	Japan – No Goal before 24:00
1.833	1.833

Time of 1st Team Goal

North Korea – Goal before 79:00	North Korea – No Goal before 79:00
5	1.167

To Win From Behind

Japan to win from behind	North Korea to win from behind
11	101

To Win to Nil

Japan to win to nil	North Korea to win to nil
1.25	29

To Win Either Half

Japan to win either half	North Korea to win either half
1.03	15

To Win Both Halves

Japan to win both halves	North Korea to win both halves
1.615	0

To Score in Both Halves

Japan to score in both halves	North Korea to score in both halves
1.444	34

Alternative Corners

Over 4.00	Exactly 4.00	Under 4.00
1.02	21	29

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 5.00	Exactly 5.00	Under 5.00
1.05	15	19

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 6.00	Exactly 6.00	Under 6.00
1.125	12	11

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 7.00	Exactly 7.00	Under 7.00
1.25	9.5	6

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 8.00	Exactly 8.00	Under 8.00
1.444	8.5	3.75

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 9.00	Exactly 9.00	Under 9.00
1.727	8	2.625

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 11.00	Exactly 11.00	Under 11.00
3	9	1.615

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 12.00	Exactly 12.00	Under 12.00
4	10	1.364

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 13.00	Exactly 13.00	Under 13.00
5.5	12	1.222

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 14.00	Exactly 14.00	Under 14.00
9	15	1.143

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 15.00	Exactly 15.00	Under 15.00
12	19	1.071

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 16.00	Exactly 16.00	Under 16.00
15	21	1.036

Alternative Corners (cont.)

Over 17.00	Exactly 17.00	Under 17.00
21	29	1.02

Corners 2-Way

Over 9.50	Under 9.50
1.727	2

Team Corners

Japan – Over 7.50	Japan – Under 7.50
2.1	1.667

Team Corners

North Korea – Over 2.50	North Korea – Under 2.50
2	1.727

Race to 3 Corners

Japan	North Korea	Neither
1.167	5	34

10 Minute Result

Japan	Draw	North Korea
3.75	1.25	34

Goals in First 10 Minutes

Over 0.50	Under 0.50
3.5	1.286

Corners in First 10 Minutes

Over 0.50	Under 0.50
1.444	2.625

Exact 2nd Half Goals

0 Goals	1 Goal	2 Goals
6.5	3.25	3.4

Exact 2nd Half Goals (cont.)

3 Goals	4 Goals	5+ Goals
5	9.5	15

Early Goal

Goal before 22:00	No Goal before 22:00
1.833	1.833

Late Goal

Goal after 78:59	No Goal after 78:59
1.833	1.833

First Match Corner

Japan	North Korea
1.2	4.333

Last Match Corner

Japan	North Korea
1.286	3.5

Last Team to Score

Japan	No Goal	North Korea
1.063	19	10

Corner Handicap

Japan -5.00	Tie – North Korea 5.00	North Korea 5.00
2.2	8	1.909

Number of Goals in Match

Under 2 goals	2 or 3 goals	Over 3 goals
6.5	2.3	1.909

Half with Most Goals

1st Half	2nd Half	Tie
2.875	1.952	4

1st Half Goals

Over 0.50	Under 0.50	Over 1.50
1.2	4.333	2

1st Half Goals (cont.)

Under 1.50	Over 2.50	Under 2.50
1.727	4	1.222

1st Half Goals (cont.)

Over 3.50	Under 3.50	Over 4.50
11	1.05	26

1st Half Goals (cont.)

Under 4.50
1.01

First Half Corners

Over 5.00	Exactly 5.00	Under 5.00
2.6	5.5	1.952

Half Time Correct Score

Japan #1-0	Japan #2-0	Japan #6-0
2.875	3.75	101

Half Time Correct Score (cont.)

Japan #4-0	Japan #4-1	Japan #5-0
17	81	41

Half Time Correct Score (cont.)

Japan #3-0	Japan #3-2	Japan #2-1
7.5	301	26

Half Time Correct Score (cont.)

Japan #3-1	Japan #7-0	Japan #5-1
41	351	151

Half Time Correct Score (cont.)

Draw #0-0	Draw #1-1	Draw #2-2
4.333	21	151

Half Time Correct Score (cont.)

North Korea #1-0	North Korea #2-0	North Korea #2-1
29	201	151

Half Time Correct Score (cont.)

North Korea #3-0
501

Time of First Goal Brackets

1-10	11-20	21-30
3.5	4.333	5.5

Time of First Goal Brackets (cont.)

31-40	41-50	51-60
7	8.5	15

Time of First Goal Brackets (cont.)

61-70	71-80	81 – Full Time
21	26	29

Time of First Goal Brackets (cont.)

No Goal
19

Draw No Bet

Japan	North Korea
1.012	23

Race to 5 Corners

Japan	North Korea	Neither
1.222	8	6

Race to 7 Corners

Japan	North Korea	Neither
1.615	19	2.25

Race to 9 Corners

Japan	North Korea	Neither
2.625	41	1.444

1st Half – Handicap

Japan -1.00	Tie – North Korea 1.00	North Korea 1.00
2.25	2.75	3.25

Result/Both Teams to Score

Japan & Yes	Japan & No	North Korea & Yes
4.333	1.25	51

Result/Both Teams to Score (cont.)

North Korea & No	Draw & Yes	Draw & No
29	23	19

Total Goals/Both Teams to Score

Over 2.5 & Yes	Over 2.5 & No	Under 2.5 & Yes
4.5	1.833	41

Total Goals/Both Teams to Score (cont.)

Under 2.5 & No
3

Home Team Odd/Even Goals

Japan – Even	Japan – Odd
1.833	1.833

Away Team Odd/Even Goals

North Korea – Even	North Korea – Odd
1.2	4.333

Home Team Exact Goals

Japan – 0 Goals	Japan – 1 Goal	Japan – 2 Goals
19	6.5	4

Home Team Exact Goals (cont.)

Japan – 3+ Goals
1.444

Away Team Exact Goals

North Korea – 0 Goals	North Korea – 1 Goal	North Korea – 2 Goals
1.222	4.333	21

Away Team Exact Goals (cont.)

North Korea – 3+ Goals
101

Home Team Highest Scoring Half

Japan – 1st Half	Japan – 2nd Half	Japan – Tie
2.875	2	3.75

Away Team Highest Scoring Half

North Korea – 1st Half	North Korea – 2nd Half	North Korea – Tie
8	6.5	1.2

Home Team to Score in 1st Half

Japan – Yes	Japan – No
1.25	3.75

Away Team to Score in 1st Half

North Korea – Yes	North Korea – No
8	1.083

Both Teams to Score in 1st Half

Yes	No
10	1.063

Half Time Result/Both Teams to Score

Japan & Yes	Japan & No	Draw & Yes
15	1.364	19

Half Time Result/Both Teams to Score (cont.)

Draw & No	North Korea & Yes	North Korea & No
4.333	101	29

Half Time Result/Total Goals

Japan & Over 1.5	Japan & Under 1.5	Draw & Over 1.5
2.1	2.875	21

Half Time Result/Total Goals (cont.)

Draw & Under 1.5	North Korea & Over 1.5	North Korea & Under 1.5
4.333	101	29

Home Team to Score in 2nd Half

Japan – Yes	Japan – No
1.143	5.5

Away Team to Score in 2nd Half

North Korea – Yes	North Korea – No
6.5	1.111

Both Teams to Score in 2nd Half

Yes	No
8	1.083

2nd Half Goals Odd/Even

Odd	Even
1.833	1.833

Both Teams to Score 1st Half – 2nd Half

Yes / Yes	Yes / No	No / Yes
51	9.5	7.5

Both Teams to Score 1st Half – 2nd Half (cont.)

No / No
1.143

Total Corners

Under 6	6 – 8	9 – 11
11	3.4	2.625

Total Corners (cont.)

12 – 14	Over 14
4	9

Asian Handicap

Japan -2.75	North Korea 2.75
1.775	2.1

Goal Line

Over 3.25	Under 3.25
1.8	2.05

Asian Total Corners

Over 10.00	Under 10.00
2	1.8

Asian Handicap Corners

Japan -4.50	North Korea 4.50
1.85	1.95

1st Half Asian Corners

Over 4.50	Under 4.50
1.8	2

1st Half Goal Line

Over 1.50	Under 1.50
2.025	1.775

1st Half Asian Handicap

Japan -1.25	North Korea 1.25
1.975	1.825

Alternative Asian Handicap

Japan -4.75	North Korea 4.75	Japan -4.50
5.25	1.16	4.15

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

North Korea 4.50	Japan -4.25	North Korea 4.25
1.22	3.8	1.25

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

Japan -4.00	North Korea 4.00	Japan -3.75
3.55	1.275	2.85

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

North Korea 3.75	Japan -3.50	North Korea 3.50
1.4	2.425	1.525

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

Japan -3.25	North Korea 3.25	Japan -3.00
2.2	1.65	2

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

North Korea 3.00	Japan -2.50	North Korea 2.50
1.8	1.625	2.25

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

Japan -2.25	North Korea 2.25	Japan -2.00
1.45	2.675	1.3

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

North Korea 2.00	Japan -1.75	North Korea 1.75
3.45	1.25	3.8

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

Japan -1.50	North Korea 1.50	Japan -1.25
1.21	4.25	1.14

Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)

North Korea 1.25
5.75

Alternative Goal Line

Over 1.50	Under 1.50	Over 1.75
1.115	6.4	1.13

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Under 1.75	Over 2.00	Under 2.00
5.9	1.15	5.5

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Over 2.25	Under 2.25	Over 2.50
1.26	3.7	1.375

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Under 2.50	Over 2.75	Under 2.75
3	1.45	2.675

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Over 3.00	Under 3.00	Over 3.50
1.575	2.35	2

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Under 3.50	Over 3.75	Under 3.75
1.8	2.25	1.625

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Over 4.00	Under 4.00	Over 4.25
2.6	1.475	2.85

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Under 4.25	Over 4.50	Under 4.50
1.4	3.1	1.35

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Over 4.75	Under 4.75	Over 5.00
3.8	1.25	5

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Under 5.00	Over 5.25	Under 5.25
1.17	5.5	1.15

Alternative Goal Line (cont.)

Over 5.50	Under 5.50
5.75	1.14

Alternative 1st Half Asian Handicap

Japan -2.75	North Korea 2.75	Japan -2.50
6.8	1.105	5.25

Alternative 1st Half Asian Handicap (cont.)

North Korea 2.50	Japan -2.25	North Korea 2.25
1.16	4.4	1.2

Alternative 1st Half Asian Handicap (cont.)

Japan -2.00	North Korea 2.00	Japan -1.75
3.9	1.24	2.75

Alternative 1st Half Asian Handicap (cont.)

North Korea 1.75	Japan -1.50	North Korea 1.50
1.425	2.3	1.6

Alternative 1st Half Asian Handicap (cont.)

Japan -1.00	North Korea 1.00	Japan -0.75
1.575	2.35	1.4

Alternative 1st Half Asian Handicap (cont.)

North Korea 0.75	Japan -0.50	North Korea 0.50
2.85	1.3	3.45

Alternative 1st Half Asian Handicap (cont.)

Japan -0.25	North Korea 0.25
1.16	5.25

Alternative 1st Half Goal Line

Over 0.50	Under 0.50	Over 0.75
1.21	4.25	1.275

Alternative 1st Half Goal Line (cont.)

Under 0.75	Over 1.00	Under 1.00
3.55	1.375	3

Alternative 1st Half Goal Line (cont.)

Over 1.25	Under 1.25	Over 1.75
1.7	2.1	2.375

Alternative 1st Half Goal Line (cont.)

Under 1.75	Over 2.00	Under 2.00
1.55	3.1	1.35

Alternative 1st Half Goal Line (cont.)

Over 2.25	Under 2.25	Over 2.50
3.55	1.275	4.15

Alternative 1st Half Goal Line (cont.)

Under 2.50	Over 2.75	Under 2.75
1.22	5.75	1.14

March 20, 2024