Brazil vs. Japan odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks from proven soccer expert

Brazil and Japan match up in a Round of 32 contest in the World Cup 2026 on Monday. Brazil won Group C to advance to the knockout round, while Japan were runners-up in Group F. Both squads were undefeated in the 2026 World Cup group stage, with Brazil having 7 points, while the Japanese notched 5 points. These teams last met in Oct. 2025 in which Japan won for the first time in 14 matches versus the Brazilians.

Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET from Houston Stadium. The latest Brazil vs. Japan odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Brazil at -145 (risk $145 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Japan at +420 and a draw at +270. The over/under for total goals is 2.5. The Brazilians are priced at -320 to advance to the next round, with the Japanese at +250.

Before locking in any Brazil vs. Japan picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Jon Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Champions League, Serie A, the FA Cup, and much more. He's been red-hot on his soccer betting picks in 2026, posting a 31-13-2 record and returning over $1,200 of profit on his Champions League picks. He's also off to a hot start with his 2026 World Cup picks, entering Sunday on a 25-13-2 (+587) roll on World Cup betting. Anyone following could have seen HUGE returns!

Now Eimer has turned his attention to Japan vs. Brazil in the 2026 World Cup, and revealed his best bets.

One of Eimer's picks: He's leaning Over 2.5 total goals in this one.

Eimer has identified some critical x-factors and locked in a four plus-money best bets for this fixture, including one that returns +250! Be sure to see what they are before locking in any picks of your own!

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