China U23 vs Japan U23 predictions, Jan 24, 2026

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In what promises to be an exciting clash, China U23 will face off against Japan U23 in the upcoming AFC Asian Cup U23 match on January 24th, 2026. China U23 will have the home advantage as they look to continue their recent form, having won 3 out of their last 5 matches. However, Japan U23 comes into this game in red-hot form, winning all 5 of their previous matches.

In terms of the bookmakers’ odds, Japan U23 is favored to come out on top with a probability of 54.1% for an away win. The predicted final score based on these odds is a narrow 0-1 victory for Japan U23.

When looking at tactical strengths, Japan U23’s solid defense and clinical finishing could prove to be decisive against China U23. On the other hand, China U23 will look to capitalize on their home support and recent positive results to pull off an upset.

Overall, this match is expected to be closely contested with both teams having their own strengths and weaknesses. It will be interesting to see which side comes out on top in what could be a thrilling encounter.

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China U23 17.4%

Draw 29.6%

Japan U23 52.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	5.22	3	1.69
	5	3	1.67

Latest Results

20.01.26 Vietnam U23 – China U23 – 0:3 17.01.26 Uzbekistan U23 – China U23 – 0:1 penalties 14.01.26 Thailand U23 – China U23 – 0:0 11.01.26 China U23 – Australia U23 – 1:0 08.01.26 Iraq U23 – China U23 – 0:0

20.01.26 Japan U23 – South Korea U23 – 1:0 16.01.26 Japan U23 – Jordan U23 – 2:1 penalties 13.01.26 Japan U23 – Qatar U23 – 2:0 10.01.26 United Arab Emirates U23 – Japan U23 – 0:3 07.01.26 Japan U23 – Syria U23 – 5:0

Facts

China U23 is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Japan U23 is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 5 wins).

China U23 may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Japan U23 is seen as the favorite.

In the last 2 head-to-head matches, China U23 won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 2:2. (average 1:1).

Latest Head To Head

16.04.24 Japan U23 – China U23 – 1:0 23.07.17 Japan U23 – China U23 – 1:2

Standings

Draw

Final tournament

Quarter-finals

1	Vietnam U23	United Arab Emirates U23	3 : 2
2	Uzbekistan U23	China U23	0 : 1
3	Japan U23	Jordan U23	2 : 1
4	Australia U23	South Korea U23	1 : 2

Semi-finals

1	Vietnam U23	China U23	0 : 3
2	Japan U23	South Korea U23	1 : 0

Final

1

China U23

Japan U23

3rd place

2

Vietnam U23

South Korea U23

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