With the 2018 FIFA World Cup less than a week away, here is a quick guide to the other three teams in their group and my predictions!
Colombia
Colombia is possibly the toughest team in the group. They have James Rodriguez and Falcao up front and their defence, which was previously a little *shaky, has improved. They recently held Brazil to a draw and beat one of the tournament favourites France 2-3 in Paris.
Prediction – I’m sorry, Japan. Colombia should win this. 3-1
Senegal
The Senegalese are sure to be a very exciting and lively team. They are fast and skillful and their star player is the Liverpool striker Sadio Mane, they also have a lot of strong midfield players.
Prediction – I think Japan could have a chance here, but they must stop the fast attacks. 2-1 to Japan
Poland
Poland has a strong team with one of the best strikers in the World, Robert Lewandowski who plays for Bayern Munich in Germany. The team averaged nearly three goals a game in *qualifying. However, they also *conceded more than any other group winner.
Prediction –If they can stop Lewandowski, then Japan could have a chance of a point. 1-1 Draw
Japan is going to have a tough time with such strong *opponents in Group H. Let’s hope the Samurai Blue can overcome the *odds and qualify from the group!
Tue. 19 June Kickoff at 15:00 vs Colombia National Team (21:00 Japan time) Sun. 24 June Kickoff at 20:00 vs Senegal National Team (Mon. 25 June, 0:00 Japan time) Thu. 28 June Kickoff at 17:00 vs Poland National Team (23:00 Japan time)