The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Germany at 1.52 — an implied 63% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Germany: opened 1.49, closed 1.52 (63%)
• Japan: opened 2.60, closed 2.55 (37%)

Half-time: Japan 29 - 34 Germany.

Japan — recent form

• 2026-09-04Mali 85-90 Japan
• 2026-08-31Qatar 60-114 Japan
• 2026-08-28Chinese Taipei White 65-81 Japan
• 2026-08-27Japan 106-78 Saudi Arabia
• 2026-08-27Japan 105-54 Lebanon

Germany — recent form

• 2026-09-04Germany 51-79 Spain (W)
• 2026-08-27Netherlands 81-94 Germany
• 2026-08-27Turkey 63-62 Germany
• 2026-08-22Croatia 85-94 Germany