Japan vs Australia, World Baseball Classic – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
4:3
08/03/2026 at 06:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • World Baseball Classic - Group Stage
  • Where to Watch on TV:
australiaAustraliaESPN, Kayo Sports
canadaCanadaSportsnet+
czech-republicCzech-republicCT sport Plus
germanyGermanySportdigital1+
hungaryHungarySport 2
indonesiaIndonesiaSPOTV
japanJapanNetflix
malaysiaMalaysiaSPOTV
mexicoMexicoDisney+, Televisa
philippinesPhilippinesSPOTV
singaporeSingaporeSPOTV
taiwanTaiwanELTA TV
thailandThailandSPOTV
usaUsaFox Deportes, Fox Deportes, FOX One, Fox Sports 1
worldWorldSport 24, Sport 24 At Sea

Match Stats

Hits
58
Errors
10
2B - double
11
3B - triple
00
Home runs
12
Runs batted in
42
Left on base
114
Base on balls
120
Strikeouts
212
Stolen bases
12
At bat
2734
Batting average
0.1850.235

Chances of winning


Japan
91.8%
Australia
8.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
89.9% 10.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Japan has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.9%)
  • Australia has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.9%)
  • Japan - Australia Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.04
    (1.07)

    11.29
    (9.5)
    5%
    (4%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 12.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-7)
    What is the prediction for Japan - Australia?
  • Users Predictions: 1 users predict this event. Japan will win (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH -6.5, OT - Japan (1.81) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Japan (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 10:3.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Japan won 5.
    • Japan may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Japan is the undisputed favorite.
    • In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Japan won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 35:7. (average 5.8:1.2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Japan - Australia were as follows:
    13.11.2024 Japan - Australia 9:3
    17.11.2023 Australia - Japan 0:10
    12.03.2023 Australia - Japan 1:7
    Latest results of Japan
    07.03.2026 Japan - South Korea 8:6
    06.03.2026 Chinese Taipei - Japan 0:13
    16.11.2025 South Korea - Japan 7:7
    24.11.2024 Japan - Chinese Taipei 0:4
    23.11.2024 Japan - Chinese Taipei 9:6
    Latest results of Australia
    05.03.2026 Czech Republic - Australia 1:5
    04.03.2026 Australia - Chinese Taipei 3:0
    17.11.2024 South Korea - Australia 5:2
    17.11.2024 Australia - Chinese Taipei 3:11
    15.11.2024 Cuba - Australia 4:3
    World Baseball Classic Table
    Group Stage

    Group A
    PlWLPCT
    1Puerto Rico2209:31.000
    2Cuba22010:51.000
    3Canada21111:60.500
    4Panama3128:100.333
    5Colombia3036:200.000


    Group B
    PlWLPCT
    1Mexico22024:21.000
    2USA22024:61.000
    3Italy22015:41.000
    4Great Britain3037:240.000
    5Brazil3035:390.000


    Group C
    PlWLPCT
    1Japan ✔ 33025:91.000
    2South Korea ✔ 42228:190.500
    3Australia42213:120.500
    4Chinese Taipei42219:200.500
    5Czech Republic3035:300.000


    Group D
    PlWLPCT
    1Dominican Republic22024:41.000
    2Venezuela22017:51.000
    3Israel2118:110.500
    4Netherlands3127:210.333
    5Nicaragua3036:210.000

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