Japan vs. Brazil live score: International friendly highlights, stats, result as Selecao face Samurai Blue

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Brazil play their second friendly of the October international break against Japan in Tokyo on Tuesday.

The Selecao were in fine form against South Korea last time out, easing to a 5-0 victory in Seoul in which Estevao and Rodrygo each scored twice before a Vinicius Junior goal.

Japan represent another heavyweight opponent from the Asian confederation. Like South Korea, they qualified for the 2026 World Cup with relatively little fuss, becoming the first nation (aside from the three hosts) to confirm their place at the finals back in March.

The Samurai Blue have not enjoyed the best of form lately, though. They drew 0-0 with Mexico and lost 2-0 to the United States in September, and only an injury-time goal from Ayase Ueda spared them a 2-1 home defeat to Paraguay last week.

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Japan vs. Brazil live score

Predicted lineups:

Japan (3-4-2-1, right to left): Zion Suzuki (GK) — Ayumu Seko, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Junnosuke Suzuki — Junya Ito, Kaishu Sano, Ao Tanaka, Keito Nakamura — Ritsu Doan, Takumi Minamino — Kori Ogawa

Brazil (4-2-3-1, right to left): Hugo Souza (GK) — Vitinho, Eder Militao, Gabriel Magalhaes, Douglas Santos — Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes — Estevao, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior — Matheus Cunha

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Japan vs. Brazil kick off time

This friendly kicks off at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo, Japan at 7:30 p.m. local time.

Here is how that time translates across some of the major territories:

Japan vs. Brazil highlights, key events

This section will be updated as highlights become available.

Japan vs. Brazil lineups, team news

Hajime Moriyasu could stick to 3-4-2-1 formation against Brazil. The 57-year-old is likely to trust the core of players who have guided the team through an unbeaten home run of fourteen matches.

Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is likely to continue between the posts, while Ayumu Seko, Tsuyoshi Watanabe and Junnosuke Suzuki could form a back three.

The midfield is likely to have Junya Ito on the right and Keito Nakamura on the left and Kaishu Sano and Ao Tanaka are expected to control the central areas with quick distribution and pressing energy.

Takumi Minamino and Ritsu Doan will act as creative link players supporting striker Koki Ogawa who is coming off a goal against Paraguay.

Liverpool's Wataru Endo, Celtic's Daizen Maeda, and Ajax defender Ko Itakura were initially in the squad, but all three withdrew due to injury. Daiki Hashioka was added as a replacement.

Japan predicted lineup (3-4-2-1, right to left): Suzuki (GK) — Seko, Watanabe, J. Suzuki — Ito, Sano, Tanaka, Nakamura — Doan, Minamino — Ogawa

Japan subs: Osako, Hayakawa, Nagatomo, Taniguchi, Ando, Hashioka, Kubo, Kamada, Soma, Fujita, Mochizuki, Saito, Ueda, Machino

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Brazil are expected to name a strong side for their friendly against Japan with Ancelotti continuing to assess his options ahead of the next year World Cup.

According to Globo, the lineup could well be the same as the South Korea game except for the goalkeeper. Hugo Souza of Corinthians is tipped to be given a chance as Ancelotti reportedly wants a penalty specialist in his roster for next summer.

That means the back four could be more or less the same and is likely to feature Vitinho, Eder Militao, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Douglas Santos. Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes are expected to control the midfield and further forward, Estevao, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior and Matheus Cunha should lead the attack as Brazil aim to continue their strong run of form.

Brazil predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Hugo Souza (GK) — Vitinho, Militao, Gabriel, Douglas Santos — Casemiro, Guimaraes — Estevao, Rodrygo, Vinicius — Cunha

Brazil subs: John Victor, Ederson, Vanderson, Lucas Beraldo, Fabricio Bruno, Caio Henrique, Carlos Augusto, Paulo Henrique, Lucas Paqueta, Andre, Joao Gomes, Joelinton, Richarlison, Gabriel Martinelli, Luiz Henrique, Igor Thiago

Japan vs. Brazil stats, head to head

In 13 previous meetings stretching back to 1989, Brazil have never lost to Japan.

That said, their last meeting was a close affair, with a Neymar penalty the difference between the sides in Tokyo in June 2022.

Japan vs. Brazil live stream, TV channel

This match is not available to watch on TV, but bet365 are providing a live stream.