Japan and Thailand will meet again in the Friendlies Friendly Match at the Japan National Stadium Stadium, Tokyo Monday, January 01, 2024. Here’s the preview, h2h stats, predicted line-up, TV channel info, live streaming service providers and how to watch online.
Japan, known as the “Blue Samurai”, has shown extraordinary performance in recent times. They scored 10 goals in two 2024 World Cup qualifying matches against Syria and Myanmar, without conceding a goal.
Big wins over weaker Asian teams are nothing new, but what makes Japan stand out is their wins over strong teams like Germany, Canada, and Turkey in friendly matches.
After losing to Colombia in March 2023, Hajime Moriyasu’s side have won eight games in a row. These wins, many of them by large margins, show the strength and consistency of this Sakura country team.
Meanwhile, Thailand, which is almost 100 FIFA rankings below Japan (17th vs 113th), is expected to face a big challenge in this match. However, even though their chances seem slim, this match is still important for Thailand. This is an opportunity for coach Masatada Ishii to get the team to train and prepare for the 2023 Asian Cup.
Thailand have undergone significant changes in their squad. Chanathip, their biggest star, is ruled out due to injury. Experienced striker Dangda also had to withdraw at the last minute for the same reason. Therefore, their new coach, Masatada Ishii, will try to find the optimal solution to fill the void left by the two stars.
Considering Japan’s strength and performance, Thailand may face difficulties in achieving a draw or win. This match will also be Masatada Ishii’s debut as head coach of Thailand.
Japan vs. Thailand Match Info (Live/TV)
| Match | Japan vs. Thailand |
| Competition | FIFA Matchday (2023) |
| Match day | Friendly Match |
| Venue | Japan National Stadium Stadium, Tokyo |
| Date | Monday, January 01, 2024 |
| Kickoff | 01:00 ET |
| Official TV | Soccer TV |
| Watch Live On | Soccer TV |
The Official TV Channel
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As additional information, reported from the Live SoccerTV site, the following are the live streaming providers of TV channels in different countries that officially broadcast the match between Japan vs Thailand.
For the time being, there is no official broadcast for the FIFA Matchday between the Japan vs. Thailand team. However, you can watch via live streaming which is available using the Soccer TV service. The platform does not offer a free subscription to watch matches, you need to pay for a Soccer TV channel subscription package.
LineUp Predictions
| Japan (-) | Thailand (-) |
| Maekawa | Patiwat |
| Itakura | Theerathon Bunmathan |
| Sugawara | Elias Dolah |
| Machida | Jakkapan Praisuwan |
| Ito Junya | Suphanan Bureerat |
| Doan Ritsu | Sarach Yooyen |
| Tanaka | Bordin Phala |
| Nakamura | Kritsada Kaman |
| Okunuki | Supachok Sarachat |
| Hosoya Mao | Ekanit Panya |
| Minamino | Teerasak Poeiphimai |
5 H2H Latest Japan – Thailand
- March 28, 2017 – Japan [4 – 0] Thailand (AFC World Cup Qualifiers)
- September 06, 2016 – Thailand [0 – 2] Japan (AFC World Cup Qualifiers)
- June 14, 2008 – Thailand [0 – 3] Japan (AFC World Cup Qualifiers)
- February 06, 2008 – Japan [4 – 1] Thailand (AFC World Cup Qualifiers)
- July 24, 2004 – Thailand [1 – 4] Japan (League)
Japan – Last 5 Match Results
- September 12, 2023 – Japan [4 – 2] Türkiye (Friendlies)
- October 13, 2023 – Japan [4 – 1] Canada (Friendlies)
- October 17, 2023 – Japan [2 – 0] Tunisia (Friendlies)
- November 16, 2023 – Japan [5 – 0] Myanmar (AFC World Cup Qualifiers)
- November 21, 2023 – Syria [0 – 5] Japan (AFC World Cup Qualifiers)
Thailand – Last 5 Match Results
- September 10, 2023 – Thailand [2 – 2 P] Iraq (Saudi Arabia King’s Cup)
- October 12, 2023 – Georgia [8 – 0] Thailand (Friendlies)
- October 17, 2023 – Estonia [1 – 1] Thailand (Friendlies)
- November 16, 2023 – Thailand [1 – 2] China PR (AFC World Cup Qualifiers)
- November 21, 2023 – Singapore [1 – 3] Thailand (AFC World Cup Qualifiers)
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