The market's verdict

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

• Japan: closed 1.01 (93%)
• Hong Kong: closed 14.00 (7%)

Hong Kong — recent form

• 2026-08-16South Korea 4-0 Hong Kong
• 2026-08-15China Women 2-0 Hong Kong
• 2026-08-13Mongolia 1-3 Hong Kong
• 2026-08-12Hong Kong 0-2 South Korea

Japan — recent form

• 2026-08-16Japan 2-0 China
• 2026-08-12Japan 2-0 Macau
• 2026-08-02Japan 1-2 Slovenia