Japan vs Chinese Taipei, AFC Women's Asian Cup, Today Match Prediction

Japan vs Chinese Taipei Match Prediction & Analysis

Asia’s top-ranked side, Japan, begin their Asian Cup quest on Wednesday against Chinese Taipei. Tipped as tournament favourites, the Samurai Blue will be eager to reclaim the crown they last lifted in 2018 after falling short in the semis in the previous edition. For Chinese Taipei, back for consecutive appearances after two decades, it’s a chance to prove their 2022 run was no fluke.

Head-to-head Record: Japan boasts an unblemished record against Chinese Taipei, with eight wins and no losses across all competitions. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Japan Preview

Ranked 8th in the world, Japan’s Nadeshiko enter with pedigree and purpose under Nils Nielsen, the first foreign coach in their history, whose aggressive style has added a fresh edge since 2024.

The most experienced side in the tournament, Japan boast titles in 2014 and 2018 and remain Asia’s only Women’s World Cup winners. Their 2022 exit, conceding in the 119th minute before a penalty shootout loss to China, is all that is required for Nadeshiko to push for a title win this year. 

And backed by the global stars like Yui Hasegawa, veteran Saki Kumagai, Aoba Fujino and Maika Hamano, plus rising talent Manaka Matsukubo, Japan have the depth and quality to chase the crown once more.

Japan Probable Starting Lineup - Ayaka Yamashita  (GK); Risa Shimizu, Saki Kumagai,  Moeka Minami,  Hikaru Kitagawa Fuka Nagano, Yui Hasegawa, Momoko Tanikawa, Aoba Fujino, Hinata Miyazawa, Mina Tanaka 

Chinese Taipei Preview

Ranked 40th in the world, the side enters the tournament with renewed belief under head coach Prasobchoke Chokemor, who has been in charge since August 2025. Known for his compact defensive setup and sharp counterattacks, he carries the responsibility of restoring the glory of a team that once won three consecutive titles in the 20th century.

Their last notable run came in the last edition of the competition, when they reached the quarterfinals but fell to the Philippines in a heartbreaking shootout, missing out on direct World Cup qualification. This time, the mission is clear — finish in the top four and return to the World Cup stage for the first time in 35 years.

Meanwhile, at the heart of their hopes are three key figures: Chan Pi-han marshals the defense, Hsu Yi-yun dictates the midfield tempo, and striker Su Yu-hsuan leads the attack after netting three goals in five games at the last Asian Cup.

Chinese Taipei Probable Starting Lineup - Wang Yu-ting (GK); Pan Shin-yu, Su Sin-yun, Pan Yen-hsin, Chang Tzu-nuo, Chen Yen-ping, Ting Chi,  Hsu Yi-yun, Zhuo Li-ping, Su Yu-hsuan, Chen Jin-wen.  

JAPAN vs CHINESE TAIPEI
Winning Prediction

Japan head into the tournament in ominous form, dismantling Australia 4-0 and Colombia 4-1 in recent outings. Sharp, confident, and battle-ready, they look every bit the title contenders.

In contrast, Chinese Taipei haven’t played a competitive match since July 2025. With Japan boasting greater quality and experience, this appears straightforward on paper, unless Taipei sit deep for 90 minutes and grind out a surprise draw. 

Japan Women to win (3-0)

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