Preview for Japan v BrazilFive months ago, Brazil broke Japanese hearts in Houston. On Saturday, the two sides meet again at the Singapore National Stadium, and Hajime Moriyasus Japan will be looking for revenge.Their last-32 meeting at the 2026 World Cup was a dramatic one. Japan led, but Brazil came from behind to win 2-1 with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a 95th-minute winner. After the tournament, Moriyasu told his players to use the disappointment as motivation for the future.Japan have done exactly that. They are unbeaten in four games since the World Cup, winning three and beating Ecuador on penalties after a draw. They have also scored in 14 of their last 15 matches.They know they can beat Brazil, too. Japan won 3-2 in Tokyo in October 2025, their first-ever victory over the Sele�o at the 15th attempt. Carlo Ancelottis Brazil are also in good form. They have won their last two games, scoring eight goals in the process. Ancelotti is using these friendlies to start building a new generation of talent, with the 2028 Copa Amrica and qualifying for the 2030 World Cup ahead.Arsenal defender Gabriel explained what he hoped to get from these two games. He said: Its to receive the new boys in the best possible way and to pass on our experience to them. The most important thing is how you are wearing the national team shirt. We know its the heaviest shirt in the world. So we try to pass tranquility to them too.Both sides have another game in Singapore next week. Brazil face the hosts on Tuesday, while Japan take on Paraguay.Goals look likely. Ten of Brazils last 12 matches have featured more than 2.5 goals, and five of Japans last six games have seen both teams score.Team News for Japan v BrazilJapan are without injured defender Takehiro Tomiyasu. Takefusa Kubo and Ritsu Doan are expected to be Japans main attacking threats. Kubo has a remarkable record for his country: Japan have won all seven games in which he has scored.Brazil have left out several big names, including goalkeeper Alisson, Gabriel Martinelli and Matheus Cunha, while Lucas Paquet and Joao Pedro are injured.Raphinha is likely to start in attack.Expected Line-ups for Japan v BrazilJapan:Suzuki; Seko, Itakura, Ito; Sugawara, Kamada, Tanaka, Nakamura; Kubo, Maeda; OgawaBrazil:Bento; Wesley, Jair Cunha, Gabriel, Santos; Bontempo, Gomes, Guimaraes; Estevao, Vinicius Jr, RaphinhaRecent Form & Stats for Japan v BrazilJapan beat Brazil 3-2 in Tokyo in October 2025, their first win over Brazil.Vincius Jnior has scored five of his last six goals for his country before half-time.Japan have scored in 14 of their last 15 matches.Brazil have won their last two games, scoring eight goals.Ten of Brazils last 12 matches have featured more than 2.5 goals.Japan have won all seven games in which Takefusa Kubo has scored.Where to Watch Japan v BrazilJapan versus Brazil kicks off at10:15am GMT (6:15pm local time) on Saturday, November 14 at the Singapore National Stadium.The match is not being shown live on TV in the UK or the US. In Japan, its on TV Asahi and U-NEXT, and in Brazil on SporTV, Globo and Globoplay.Prediction for Japan v BrazilThis ought to be fairly close. Japan went into the World Cup as one of the dark horses and, although they failed to shine, they have a good team that have been together for some time.Brazil have several big names missing so we wouldnt be surprised if Japan got at least a draw.Prediction: Japan 1-1 Brazil Topics Brazil National Football Team Japan National Football Team Vinicius Junior If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Real Madrids forgotten man Endrick hints at January move despite Mourinho support Jon Fisher 10th November, 2026 Former Real Madrid goalkeeper suggests Vinicius is reintegrated into the squad as Mbappes back-up Jon Fisher 9th November, 2026 AEK Athens v Real Madrid: Confirmed team news and line-ups Jon Fisher 4th November, 2026 AEK Athens v Real Madrid: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 4th November, 2026 Barcelona 1-2 Madrid: Report, result, goals as Mbappe double settles el clasico Ben Miller 25th October, 2026 Jose Mourinho gives Lamine Yamal verdict: He tried everything Ben Miller 26th October, 2026
