Japan U23 vs South Korea U23 predictions, Jan 20, 2026

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In this highly anticipated AFC Asian Cup U23 match, Japan U23 will face off against South Korea U23 on January 20, 2026. The home team, Japan U23, has been in impressive form recently, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, South Korea U23 has won 2 out of their last 4 matches, indicating that they are also in good form leading up to this fixture.

With both teams showing positive signs in their recent performances, this match is expected to be a closely contested affair. However, bookmakers have slightly favored Japan U23 with odds of 2.06 compared to South Korea U23’s odds of 3.72. The predicted final score stands at 1:0 in favor of Japan U23, but in football, anything can happen on the day.

Tactically, both teams have shown strength in their respective playing styles, making this match a potentially exciting encounter for fans. It will be interesting to see how these two teams match up and which side will come out on top in this highly anticipated clash.

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Japan U23 43.5%

Draw 31.9%

South Korea U23 24.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.12	2.75	3.62
	2.1	2.75	3.5
	1.93	2.9	3.75

Latest Results

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 01.01.26 Jordan U23 – Japan U23 – 1:1

17.01.26 Australia U23 – South Korea U23 – 1:2 13.01.26 Uzbekistan U23 – South Korea U23 – 2:0 10.01.26 Lebanon U23 – South Korea U23 – 2:4 07.01.26 South Korea U23 – Iran U23 – 0:0 10.10.25 Saudi Arabia U23 – South Korea U23 – 4:0

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Japan U23 won 2.

Japan U23 has shown excellent form with a series of wins in recent matches (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Japan U23 may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Japan U23 could have a small edge in this match.

In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Japan U23 won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 8:8. (average 1.3:1.3).

Latest Head To Head

22.04.24 Japan U23 – South Korea U23 – 0:1 07.10.23 South Korea U23 – Japan U23 – 2:1 12.06.22 South Korea U23 – Japan U23 – 0:3 01.09.18 South Korea U23 – Japan U23 – 2:1 ET 30.01.16 South Korea U23 – Japan U23 – 2:3

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
2	Japan U23	South Korea U23

Final

1

TBD #1

TBD #2

3rd place

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