The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Japan at 1.01 — an implied 93% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Draw: opened 19.00, closed 18.00 (5%)
• Japan: closed 1.01 (93%)
• Philippines: opened 40.00, closed 50.00 (2%)

The total closed at 6 (Over 1.55 / Under 2.33); the 1-goal final went Under.

Philippines — recent form

• 2026-09-21China 4-1 Philippines
• 2026-09-17Hong Kong 0-2 Philippines
• 2026-09-14Philippines 1-1 Uzbekistan
• 2026-08-08Malaysia 1-0 Philippines
• 2026-08-04Philippines 0-1 Thailand

Japan — recent form

• 2026-09-24Japan 2-1 Uruguay
• 2026-09-17North Korea 2-0 Japan
• 2026-09-17Vietnam 0-7 Japan
• 2026-09-14Japan 8-0 Thailand
• 2026-09-12Italy 1-1 Japan