Japan are scheduled to host Ecuador in a friendly at 5:10 p.m. Vietnam time on October 1, according to BongdaPlus’ preview. Japan had beaten Uruguay 3-1 and Venezuela 2-1, while Ecuador lost 3-0 to South Korea in the most recent match cited by the article.
The writer favored Hajime Moriyasu’s side because of its form and home advantage. The teams’ two latest meetings ended in draws, providing context rather than a forecasted result.