To build a prediction for the Japan - China match, scheduled for 3 August 2005, several key factors could influence the outcome. Japan have played 4 matches, in which they won 2 of them, drew 1 time and lost 1 match. China, having played 4 matches, won 1 time, drew 1 match and lost 2 defeats. In the league, Japan average 0.8 goals scored per game and 0.3 conceded. China average 1 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 4 December 2003 at Japan's ground, where the home side came out on top.