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Reading have struggled to keep clean sheets over the past couple of weeks (conceded in 11 consecutive league matches); therefore, expect Wigan to score on Saturday. BTTS has been the outcome in the last two direct meetings between the sides.

Japan’s recent performances have been solid, highlighted by a historic 3-2 friendly win over five-time World Cup winners Brazil. They have recorded three consecutive international victories in recent fixtures, defeating Bolivia, Ghana, and Brazil.

Rossi’s side closed their campaign with two wins in three before that narrow loss to Ireland, which at least shows some upward trend. Slovenia, by contrast, did not win a single qualifier, and that difference, even in a friendly, is hard to ignore.

Both teams are unlikely to get on the scoresheet this week. Canada kept clean sheets in all but one of seven previous matches, while Iceland failed to score in both of their last two matches.

Friendly matches between these two have a history of exceeding this total, such as their six-goal thriller in 2013. Belgium's recent matches often see high scorelines (4–3 vs Wales, 7–0 vs Liechtenstein), and the USA has also participated in high-scoring affairs like their 5–1 victory to close 2025. With both coaches likely to test offensive variations rather than park the bus, the match is geared toward an entertaining affair with at least three goals.

Despite the potential for both teams to score, a high-scoring blowout is unlikely due to the tactical caution typical of late-season promotion and playoff battles. Deportivo's defense is among the league's best, conceding only 1.13 goals per game, and several of their recent key matches—including the reverse fixture (1–0) and their recent win over Eibar (1–0)—have stayed under the 2.5-goal threshold. A 1–1 draw fits the statistical profile perfectly, satisfying the need for both teams to find the net while maintaining the trend of tight, low-scoring coastal derbies.