China vs Japan

Prediction and result

Before the first pitch, the model made Japan favourites at 74%, projecting 7.0-2.9 (about 10.0 runs in total). That rests on a 7-3 record over the last 10 games against 3-7 and 9 wins from the last 10 meetings to 1. Japan won 11-3, as the model expected.

Key facts before the match

• China have lost 6 matches in a row.
• They last met on 7 Oct 2023, when Japan won 4-3.