Netherlands definitely looks far more superior on paper. But with shocks happen all around in world cup so far, Japan did stand a chance to snatch a point from the Dutch who miss Robben while van Persie and van der Vaart are not in form at all. Anyway the match is still for Netherlands to lose as the Japan need more than a heroic performance to upset the Dutch which they lost 0-3 in a friendly on last November. I fancy the Dutch to win narrowly this time.
Man to watch (Netherlands): Wesley Sneijder
He is the architect of the Dutch attack with Robben absence. If he shines, the Dutch would probably win, perhaps comfortably as well.
Man to watch (Japan): Yuji Nakazawa
After a great performance against Cameroon, he need to perform above par again with Tanaka to stop Dutch from scoring goals.
Prediction: Netherlands to win 1-0
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