"Starting with the hosts, watching their extended purple patch come to an abrupt end last time out as they fell to a 2-0 loss against the USA, Japan will be seeking an immediate response here. Signing off their sensational World Cup qualifying adventure with a rampant 6-0 victory at home against Indonesia back in June, the Samurai Blue cruised their way to top spot in Group C."
"Last seen in front of their own supporters claiming a 2-0 win against China, Japan have remarkably not suffered a sole defeat on home soil since way back in March 2023. Recording a clean sheet in three of their last four outings, Friday's hosts have also gained a reputation for their defensive steel. In fact, Moriyasu's camp have conceded just a single strike in any of their previous five consecutive matchups on home soil."
"As for the visitors, booking a stunning World Cup ticket last month, Paraguay are in the midst of what has become a real fairytale. Signing off their World Cup qualifying charge with a gritty 1-0 victory away at Peru, Los Guaranies have continued to break a string of long-standing records. With the mood in their camp at a red-hot high, Gustavo Alfaro's side will simply be looking to extend on their remarkable run."
Japan returns home after a 2-0 loss to the USA and will seek an immediate response. Japan finished World Cup qualifying with a 6-0 win over Indonesia to top Group C. Japan have suffered just one competitive defeat since February 2024 and remain unbeaten at home since March 2023. Japan recorded clean sheets in three of their last four matches and conceded only once in their previous five home games. Paraguay clinched World Cup qualification with a 1-0 win at Peru and have lost only once in their last 12 matches. Paraguay beat Uruguay 2-0 on June 6 and maintain high team morale under Gustavo Alfaro.
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