Japan U18 vs Ukraine U18 Wednesday 23rd September 2026 04:00 PM football predictions. - Dukamneti Sports
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Sept. 23, 2026 5 days, 10 hours from now VS

Match Analysis

Japan U18 Ukraine U18
Japan U18 W L D W
Ukraine U18 D D W D L W
STRENGTH
EXPECTED GOALS
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Japan U18 Form (Last 4 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Dec 21, 25 Home Australia U20 2 - 0 Win
Dec 20, 25 Home Spain U19 2 - 4 Loss
Sep 7, 25 Away France U21 1 - 1 Draw
Sep 5, 25 Away Saudi Arabia U18 1 - 3 Win

Ukraine U18 Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Jun 6, 26 Home Norway U18 1 - 1 Draw
Jun 4, 26 Home Finland U18 0 - 0 Draw
Feb 19, 26 Away Italy U18 0 - 1 Win
Feb 17, 26 Away Italy U18 2 - 2 Draw
Oct 14, 25 Home Norway U19 0 - 2 Loss
Oct 11, 25 Home Wales U18 1 - 0 Win

Predictions

Japan U18 to win
This prediction indicates that Japan U18 has a 45.61% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 28.14 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 51.97% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Under 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 51.28% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be less than three goals scored.

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