Japan is set to take on Tunisia in their second World Cup group stage match, following a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands.
Tunisia, meanwhile, suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening game.
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Historically, Japan holds a clear advantage over Tunisia, winning five of their six previous encounters.
The only official tournament meeting was at the 2002 World Cup, where Japan won 2-0 with goals from Morishima and Hidetoshi Nakata.
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Japan will be without midfielder Takefusa Kubo, who is confirmed absent for the fixture.
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Manager Hajime Moriyasu is expected to adopt a more offensive approach after a conservative strategy secured a draw against the Netherlands.
Tunisia must win to keep their round of 16 hopes alive.
Their expected lineup includes Chamakh, Valery, Talbi, Rekik, Amine Ben Hmida, Khedira, Skhiri, Slimane, Mejbri, Ali Abdi, and Saad.
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Japan's projected starting XI features Suzuki, Doan, Watanabe, Taniguchi, Ito, Nakamura, Sano, Kamada, Junya Ito, Ueda, and Maeda.
