The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Japan at 1.42 — an implied 67% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Chinese Taipei: opened 1.76, closed 2.90 (33%)
• Japan: opened 2.07, closed 1.42 (67%)

Chinese Taipei — recent form

• 2026-09-23Hong Kong 0-11 Chinese Taipei

Japan — recent form

• 2026-09-25South Korea 0-5 Japan