Prediction of Formation: Japan vs Indonesia World Cup Qualification 2025

Japan is confirmed to play without several key players such as Kaoru Mitoma, Ao Tanaka, Ko Itakura, Ayase Ueda, and Hidemasa Morita. Two central defenders, Koki Machida and Tsuyoshi Watanabe, are also absent due to injury. Coach Hajime Moriyasu is very likely to rotate again and give opportunities to young players and debutants, but will still field some experienced names such as Wataru Endo and Takefusa Kubo.

PREDICTED JAPAN LINE UP
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Note: There is a possibility that Yu Hirakawa or Kota Tawaratsumida will be given playing minutes again, considering Japan is providing opportunities for young players.

PREDICTED INDONESIA LINE UP
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The Indonesian national team will play at full strength, except for Ivar Jenner who is absent due to yellow card accumulation. Emil Audero is predicted to remain the main choice in goal after an impressive debut against China. Marselino Ferdinan and Maarten Paes have returned from suspension and are ready to play, but Emil Audero is likely to remain the starter. The back line is still filled by the diaspora trio: Justin Hubner, Jay Idzes, and Rizky Ridho. Up front, Marselino Ferdinan has the opportunity to pair up again with Ole Romeny, replacing Egy Maulana Vikri who played against China.

Alternative: Egy Maulana Vikri could still start if Marselino is not 100% fit, but the strong prediction is that Marselino will return to the starting XI after missing the match against China.

Japan will still rely on a combination of young and senior players, especially in midfield and attack. The absence of two main central defenders makes their back line more experimental.

Indonesia is predicted not to make many rotations, considering the importance of maintaining team momentum and chemistry. The return of Marselino Ferdinan adds firepower up front, while Emil Audero remains in goal after a clean sheet against China.

Comparison Table of Predicted Line Up Indonesia VS Japan

This predicted line up is based on official reports and media analysis ahead of the match, taking into account the absence of key players on the Japanese side and the return of Indonesia’s main players from suspension. Both teams are predicted to remain competitive even though they have secured their positions in the next round, with Japan relying on a mix of young and senior players, while Indonesia maintains its best composition for a positive result away from home.