MODEL PREDICTION · GROUP F · MD1

Netherlands vs JapanWin Probability & Model Prediction

Sunday, 14 June 2026 · 20:00 UTC · Arlington

Onside's AI model gives Netherlands 57%, draw 23%, and Japan 20%. Netherlands is the model favourite (moderate confidence) for this World Cup 2026 Group F fixture on Sunday.

NETHERLANDS WIN
57%
DRAW
23%
JAPAN WIN
20%
Netherlands57%
Draw 23%
20%Japan
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MODEL RATIONALE

FIFA rank gap drives the model

Netherlands sits 11 places above Japan in the FIFA ranking (#7 vs #18) — the model's dominant input. That lifts Netherlands to 57% and pushes Japan down to 20%, with the draw absorbing the rest. Underdog still has 43% combined chance of an upset or draw — flagged as Upset Watch.

WHY THE MODEL THINKS THIS

The four signals, side-by-side

FIFA RANKING
Netherlands
#7
Japan
#18
PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYERS
Netherlands
17
Japan
4
HOST EDGE
Netherlands
Japan
CONFEDERATION
Netherlands
UEFA
Japan
AFC
PREMIER LEAGUE THREAD

The PL names in each squad

Netherlands17 PL
  • Mark FlekkenBrentford
  • Robin RoefsSunderland
  • Bart VerbruggenBrighton
  • Nathan AkéMan City
  • Virgil van DijkLiverpool
  • Jorrel HatoChelsea
  • Jan Paul van HeckeBrighton
  • Micky van de VenSpurs
  • + 9 more
Japan4 PL
  • Wataru EndoLiverpool
  • Daichi KamadaCrystal Palace
  • Ao TanakaLeeds
  • Takehiro TomiyasuArsenal
Netherlands full team page →Japan full team page →Compare radar →All predictions →
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