Japan welcome Venezuela to the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima for the Kirin Challenge Cup, with both sides seeking to build momentum through this international friendly. Japan come into the game after an impressive 3-1 victory over Uruguay. They have also gone unbeaten in their last five matches, scoring eight goals while conceding four. Their attacking play has been one of the more encouraging aspects of their recent performances, and playing in front of a home crowd should give them another advantage. Venezuela, however, should not be underestimated. Their previous five meetings with Japan have produced one Venezuela victory, three draws and one defeat. The most recent meeting in 2019 ended in a convincing 4-1 victory for Venezuela, while their latest international results include wins over Trinidad and Tobago and Iraq.
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