Japan vs. Tunisia odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup picks from proven soccer expert

Group F play continues on Sunday as Japan and Tunisia meet in a matchup of two teams looking to right different wrongs from Matchday 1. Japan twice rallied from a goal down to salvage a thrilling 2-2 draw against the Netherlands, while Tunisia was routed 5-1 by Sweden in a result that cost manager Sabri Lamouchi his job and brought in Herve Renard on short notice.

Kickoff is at 12 a.m. ET in Monterrey. The latest Japan vs. Tunisia odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Japan at -185 (risk $185 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Tunisia at +600 and a draw at +310. The over/under for total goals is 2.5, with the Over favored at +110.

Before locking in any Japan vs. Tunisia 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 on a 19-9-2 roll on World Cup picks, returning $460. Anyone following could have seen HUGE returns!

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

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

He pointed to how Japan "went down twice against the best team in their group" before storming back for a 2-2 draw, calling it some of the most resilient soccer of the tournament so far, and he expects that attacking spirit, paired with a Tunisia back line adjusting to a brand-new manager, to produce goals at both ends.

Eimer has identified some critical x-factors and locked in two more best bets for this fixture, including one that returns around +160! Be sure to see what they are before locking in any picks of your own. 

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