NED vs JPN Match Prediction, Preview, Team News & Expert Analysis - Todays Match Preview
By Akshay Thakur - Thu, Aug 20, 2026Last Updated on Aug 20, 2026 02:43 PM
Netherlands vs Japan Hockey Match Previews
FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026
NED vs JPN Match Previews, Probable Playing 11, Hockey Match Live Score and Pitch Report
NED vs JPN Match Prediction, FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026, Netherlands vs Japan Match Preview, Probable Playing 11, Match winning Tips, Live Match Score, Pitch Report, Injury & Updates.
NED vs JPN (Netherlands vs Japan) Match Details
| Match | Netherlands vs Japan (NED vs JPN) |
| League | FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, 20th August 2026 |
| Time | 09:30 PM (IST) - 04:00 PM (GMT) |
NED vs JPN Venue: Wagener Hockey Stadium
NED vs JPN Weather Report: The weather will be clean and there are no chances of rain.
NED vs JPN (Netherlands vs Japan) Playing 11
Netherlands vs Japan (NED vs JPN) Match Preview
NED vs JPN Match Preview: Netherlands will lock horns against Japan in FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 on Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 09:30 PM IST.
The Netherlands has lived up to expectations in this tournament so far. In their two Pool A matches, they scored eight goals and conceded only two. They handed a crushing defeat to New Zealand and subsequently overcame a strong team like Argentina. Now, only the match against Japan remains; Japan has failed to score a goal or secure a single point after two matches.
Even if the Netherlands is not at its absolute best, stopping them will be a daunting task for Japan. The three-time world champions are known for their attacking style and can trouble the opposition in various ways. Consequently, they can be expected to secure a perfect nine out of nine points in the first round.
Netherlands (NED) Team Updates
- Hidde Brink will take care Goal-Keeper for Netherlands team
Japan (JPN) Team Updates
- Yuito Matsuzaki will take care Mid-Fielder for Japan team
Netherlands vs Japan (NED vs JPN) Hockey Match Prediction, Team and Tips
NED vs JPN Match Prediction: Netherlands has very good form in the recent matches, most probably they will win this match.
NED vs JPN FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 Match Expert Advice: Thierry Brinkman will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues. Lars Balk will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.
NED vs JPN Head to Head
NED vs JPN Head to Head Records: Netherlands vs Japan have faced each other in 0 matches in . Out of these 0 games, Netherlands have won 0 whereas Japan have won 0 Matches.
| Match Played | 5 |
| NED Won | 2 |
| JPN Won | 3 |
| Tie/NR | 0 |
Live Telecast
The match will be live telecast on Star Sports.
NED vs JPN Team Analysis & Player Performance
- In Goal Keeping, both are good. You can choose any of one.
NED vs JPN Winning Prediction
- Netherlands looks more strong as compared to Japan, Make a 7-4 combination in favour of Netherlands
NED vs JPN Small League Must Picks:
NED - Thierry Brinkman [478 points], Lars Balk [321 points]JPN - Ken Nagayoshi [0 points], Shota Yamada [0 points]
NED vs JPN Grand League Risky Picks:
NED - Olivier Hortensius [0 points], Miles Bukkens [0 points]JPN - Yosei Oba [0 points], Keita Watanabe [0 points]
Netherlands (NED) Key Players
- Jip Janssen [PTs: 0, CR: 9.9]
- Tjep Hoedemakers [PTs: 75, CR: 8.5]
- Justen Blok [PTs: 88, CR: 8.5]
- Thijs van Dam [PTs: 109, CR: 7.5]
- Joep de Mol [PTs: 124, CR: 9.0]
- Koen Bijen [PTs: 145, CR: 9.0]
- Thierry Brinkman [PTs: 478, CR: 9.5]
Japan (JPN) Key Players
- Seren-Tanaka [PTs: 0, CR: 8.5]
- Raiki Fujishima [PTs: 0, CR: 8.5]
- Manabu Yamashita [PTs: 0, CR: 9.0]
- Yuma Nagai [PTs: 0, CR: 9.0]
- Shota Yamada [PTs: 0, CR: 9.5]
NED vs JPN Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- Seren-Tanaka [PTs: 0, CR: 8.5]
- Yuma Nagai [PTs: 0, CR: 9.0]
- Shota Yamada [PTs: 0, CR: 9.5]
- Jip Janssen [PTs: 0, CR: 9.9]
- Justen Blok [PTs: 88, CR: 8.5]
- Thijs van Dam [PTs: 109, CR: 7.5]
- Koen Bijen [PTs: 145, CR: 9.0]
- Thierry Brinkman [PTs: 478, CR: 9.5]
NED vs JPN Injury / Unavailability
Netherlands Hockey Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
Japan Hockey Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
NED vs JPN Live Stream
NED vs JPN match will be live telecast on ESPN, JioHotstar.
NED vs JPN Hockey Match Highlights
You can watch NED vs JPN match Live Streaming and highlights on ESPN, JioHotstar
NED vs JPN match prediction video in Hindi will be posted soon
Netherlands vs Japan (NED vs JPN) Squads
Netherlands (NED) Squad: Thierry Brinkman, Thijs van Dam, Joep de Mol, Jip Janssen, Lars Balk, Floris Wortelboer, Justen Blok, Maurits Visser(GK), Terrance Pieters, Jorrit Croon, Derk Meijer(GK), Derck de Vilder, Koen Bijen, Steijn van Heijningen, Tijmen Reyenga, Tjep Hoedemakers, Guus Jansen, Floris Middendorp, Hidde Brink(GK), Luke Dommershuijzen, Olivier Hortensius, Miles Bukkens, Max De Bie, Lucas Veen, Timo Boers, Joep Troost, Pepijn van der Heijden
Japan (JPN) Squad: Shota Yamada, Manabu Yamashita, Seren-Tanaka, Ken Nagayoshi, Yuma Nagai, Raiki Fujishima, Yusuke Kawamura, Kosei Kawabe, Yamato Kawahara, Takumi Kitagawa(GK), Ren Kashiwagi, Naru Kimura, Keita Watanabe, Yosei Oba(GK), Kazumasa Matsumoto, Yuito Matsuzaki, Tsubasa Tanaka, Yuki Chiba
DISCLAIMER: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q-1, What is the Match prediction for today's NED vs JPN match?
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Q-6, Are there any injury updates for NED vs JPN today?
A-6, There are no major injury updates at the moment for NED vs JPN, but we will update the app and website as soon as new news arrives.
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