Israel vs Japan Prediction: Struggling Israel will lose again

Israel and Japan will lock horns at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes in the final group game of Group D in the Men's Olympic tournament. The two teams are coming off contrasting results. Can Israel secure their first win in this year's tournament?

Israel remain unbeaten in this Olympic men's football and will come into this game hoping for some positivity. In their opener, Israel took on Mali but could only settle for a 1-1 draw. However, things did not go well for them in their game two against Paraguay despite scoring twice, as they conceded two late goals in the additional minutes of the second half. Heading into this fixture, Israel have failed to win any of their last eight matches in the Olympics. While a win with three goals here could go a long way to see them make the quarterfinals, provided Paraguay and Mali play to draw, Israel will look to give their all here.

Japan made it consecutive wins in this Olympic men's game, and in this one, this one, they will look to keep things rolling. In their opener, Japan played Paraguay and got five past their opponent. However, Japan needed an 82nd-minute strike by Rihito Yamamoto and a penalty miss by Cheickna Doumbia's goal to secure a win over Mali. Heading into this encounter, Japan are seated at the top of Group D standings with six goals scored and zero conceded. 

Israel showed their weakness against Paraguay, conceding two late goals, which shows they are poor defensively. Japan are one of the better teams offensively in this men's tournament and will come here with confidence. This should be a close encounter, considering that Paraguay will not want to lose another game. Take Japan to win this encounter, as they are ahead and the better team in this fixture, a game that should end with goals.