The penultimate AFC qualifier for the 2022 FIFA World Cup will take place on Thursday, when Australia hosts Japan. The Japanese prevailed 2-1 when these teams played in October, and that victory is what separates these two countries in the Group B table. Japan (6-0-2) sits in second place, three spots ahead of Australia (4-3-1). Kick off is at 5:10 a.m. ET from Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia. Watch it on Paramount+.

Caesars Sportsbook lists Australia as the +160 favorite (risk $100 to win $160) in the latest Japan vs. Australia odds, while Japan is the +175 underdog. A draw comes in at +200, while the over-under for total goals scored is 2.5. Thursday's match will be streamed live on Paramount+ with their MUST-HAVE Premium plan.

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