Who is favored to win in Japan vs South Korea?
Japan is favored to win against South Korea due to their stronger recent form and higher FIBA rankings, with moneyline odds around 1.65 compared to South Korea at 2.25 on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports. South Korea lost their last match 77-65 to Chinese Taipei, while Japan has key players like Rui Hachimura in top shape scoring 22 points per game recently.
What time is Japan vs South Korea?
The match starts on March 1, 2026, at 5:00 AM UTC in the FIBA World Cup Qualification, Asia & Oceania.
Where is Japan vs South Korea being held?
The game will be played at a venue in Asia, likely in Japan or a neutral location for FIBA qualifiers, with standard international basketball court dimensions of 28m x 15m and capacity depending on the host arena.
Japan vs South Korea prediction & odds - who wins?
Japan is predicted to win with odds of 1.65 on DexWin, supported by their 3-1 record in the last 4 qualifiers and superior rebounding average of 38 per game versus South Korea's 34. Their fast-paced offense averaging 82 points recently gives them the edge over South Korea's defensive struggles.
What is the head to head record between Japan vs South Korea?
In head-to-head matchups over the last 10 games, Japan leads with 7 wins to South Korea's 3, averaging 78-72 scores in Japan's favor. Recent form shows Japan winning the last 2 encounters by double digits with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
