Japan vs. Tunisia World Cup prediction: Odds, picks, best bets for Saturday’s nightcap
Japan, coached by Hajime Moriyasu since 2018, will meet Tunisia in a World Cup 2026 group match in Monterrey. Tunisia dismissed Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 defeat to Sweden and appointed Hervé Renard as the new manager. The article outlines the teams' contrasting tactics and betting odds, including an over/under 2.5‑goal line.
- ▪Tunisia suffered a 5-1 loss to Sweden in their opening match and subsequently fired coach Sabri Lamouchi.
- ▪Hervé Renard, who has coached several African nations, was hired to replace Lamouchi for Tunisia.
- ▪Japan’s side under Moriyasu favors an uptempo, high‑pressing style and secured a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands.
- ▪Both teams need a win to advance to the Round of 32, and bookmakers have set the over/under at 2.5 goals.
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Betting World Cup 2026 Japan vs. Tunisia World Cup prediction: Odds, picks, best bets for Saturday’s nightcap By Michael Leboff Published June 20, 2026, 8:00 p.m. ET Hajime Moriyasu has been in charge of Japan since 2018. AP Photo/Tony Guttierez See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Tunisia’s World Cup has been full of drama. The Lions of Carthage got crushed by Sweden, 5-1, in their first match of the tournament, and some 12 hours later, they made a coaching change. Tunisia fired Sabri Lamouchi and replaced him with one of international soccer’s most recognizable figures: Hervé Renard.
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