TIPS - Japan(U23) VS Qatar(U23)

[(Japan(U23)) Strength]:
1. Japan(U23) have been in excellent competitive form recently, demonstrating strong dominance in competitive matches. In the two group stage matches of this AFC U-23 Asian Cup, they defeated Syria(U23) 5-0 and United Arab Emirates(U23) 3-0, securing two wins.
2. Japan(U23)'s offense has been firing on all cylinders recently. In just two group stage matches of this tournament, they have scored 8 goals, averaging 4 goals per game.
3. Japan(U23)'s defense has been equally solid. In the two matches played so far in this tournament, they have kept clean sheets in both.
4. Japan(U23) achieved outstanding results in recent international matches, with 8 wins and 2 draws in their last 10 games, showcasing dominant performance.
5. Japan(U23) performed excellently in AH recently, winning all of their last 4 matches.

[(Japan(U23)) Weakness]:
1. As the defending champions, Japan(U23) already secured qualification with two wins in the group stage. They are likely to rotate their main squad in this round to avoid injuries and have little pursuit for the match result.
2. Japan(U23) faced Qatar(U23) twice in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup, with both matches ending in draws. In their last 5 encounters, there have been 3 draws.

[(Qatar(U23)) Weakness]:
1. Qatar(U23) suffered two consecutive defeats in the first two group stage matches and have already been eliminated one round early. They have little motivation to face Japan(U23) in this round.
2. Qatar(U23) have been in very poor competitive form recently. In the group stage of this AFC U-23 Asian Cup, they lost 2-0 to United Arab Emirates(U23) in their first match and, despite having some advantage in the second match, suffered a 1-0 defeat to Syria(U23) due to a late penalty, resulting in two losses.
3. Qatar(U23)'s offense has been struggling with a severe goal drought recently. In the two group stage matches of this tournament, they failed to score a single goal, highlighting their attacking inefficiency.
4. Defensive issues have also been key to Qatar(U23)'s consecutive defeats. They conceded 3 goals in two group stage matches, averaging over 1 goal conceded per game.
5. Qatar(U23) had mediocre results in recent international matches, with 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses in their last 10 games, achieving a win rate of only 40%.
6. Qatar(U23) failed to secure a win in their last 5 encounters with Japan U23, recording 3 draws and 2 losses.
7. Qatar(U23) lost both group stage matches of this AFC U-23 Asian Cup in AH, with a win rate of only 30% in their last 10 matches.

[Tips]:
Japan(U23) are in full swing, winning both matches with 8 goals scored and 0 conceded, having already secured the top spot in the group.

Qatar(U23), on the other hand, lost both matches, scoring 0 goals and conceding 3, and has already been eliminated.

On paper and based on recent form, Japan(U23) undoubtedly hold an overwhelming advantage.

For Japan(U23), with the group top spot already secured, the main objectives of this match are likely to rotate starters, avoid injuries, and experiment with tactics.

Their desire to win and match intensity may not compare to the previous two must-win games.

For Qatar(U23), this is purely a match for honor, with no pressure, allowing players to express themselves more freely and showcase their technical characteristics.

Considering the practical significance of the match, the significant difference in mentality between the two sides, and the history of draws in past encounters, Qatar(U23) are fully capable of replicating their resilient performance from the previous tournament, losing by a narrow deficit.

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