The Netherlands and Japan are on four points each after two matches in Group F, but the Dutch should seal first place as their final fixture sees them take on Tunisia who have already been eliminated following two losses.
That would leave Japan and Sweden to slug it out for second place, although a draw may be good enough for both sides to qualify for the World Cup knockout stages.
The Samurai Blue are in a strong position in Group F after a win and a draw, while Sweden ranked second of the sides in third place.
That could lead to a cagey encounter in this Dallas clash, with Japan not really needing to push hard for the win, while Sweden's main aim will be to avoid a defeat.
Japan v Sweden Tips Summary
Best Bet - Draw @ 12/5
Alternative Bet - Both teams to score @ 4/6
Bet Builder - Draw, Under 9.5 shots on target, Viktor Gyokeres to score @ 6/1
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Japan v Sweden Prediction
Best Bet: Draw @ 12/5
A draw looks likely to be enough for Sweden to scrape through and that looks the best bet in this fixture.
Japan have looked the stronger of the two sides in this World Cup, having drawn with the Netherlands and hammered Tunisia.
Sweden also thumped Tunisia, but they were then beaten 5-1 by the Netherlands to leave plenty of questions regarding their defensive strength.
Head coach Graham Potter will have been working hard with his side this week to rectify those issues and a more solid approach can be expected.
The Swedes are the top-ranked third-place side heading into the final matches and a point would almost certainly be enough to send them through, so their main aim will be to avoid defeat.
That could lead to a cagey encounter in Dallas, and with three of the four meetings between these having finished as draws, that looks the best bet again.
Alternative Bet: Both teams to score @ 4/6
Japan and Sweden have scored six goals each across their opening two fixtures at the World Cup and, although a cagey encounter is expected, backing both teams to score looks a solid alternative bet.
A few attacking forays still look likely as there are too many players on either side whose natural instinct is to push forward and that could lead to both teams getting on the scoresheet.
Things could open up if the Samurai Blue take the lead, so a couple of goals at least can't be ruled out.
Goals are unlikely to flow in Dallas, but three of the four meetings between these two have seen both teams score, with the scorelines 1-1, 1-1 and 2-2.
Japan v Sweden Bet Builder Tip
Draw
Under 9.5 shots on target
Viktor Gyokeres to score
Pays 12/1
The most likely outcome in this match is a draw, so that looks a good starting point for a three-way bet builder which pays out at 12/1.
Three of the four meetings between these two sides have finished all-square and a draw should see them both progress.
Under 9.5 shots on target looks a solid second leg with neither side needing to push too hard in attack.
Only one of the four matches involving these two sides at this World Cup has gone beyond that mark, so backing no more than nine could pay off.
Should Sweden get on the scoresheet then striker Viktor Gyokeres could be the man to do so.
Arsenal frontman Gyokeres has scored 20 goals for his country and will likely be on penalty duty when on the pitch.
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Key Match Stats
Japan have lost just one of their last 15 matches in all competitions
Three of the four meetings between these two sides have been draws
Japan and Sweden have scored six goals each across their opening two matches
Both teams have scored in three of the last four meetings
Viktor Gyokeres has scored 20 goals for Sweden and will be on penalty duty
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