Copa America 2019: How to watch Uruguay vs Japan live on June 20, 2019

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Haziran 20, 2019 Tarafından Ali M.

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Guests Japan suffered a huge 4-0 loss in their opening game and will now lock horns with Uruguay, one of the favorites. Check out our match preview for more info.

What is the form of Uruguay compared to Japan?

Uruguay heads into this tie on the back of a four-game winning streak, beating the likes of Uzbekistan, Panama, Thailand, and Ecuador. Their opening Copa America game saw them triumph 4-0.

As for Japan, they suffered a 4-0 loss in their first game. Their defeat came against Chile and that result has left them with only two wins from their last six games. Half of those games ended in defeat (3) while the Asian giants recorded one draw.

Uruguay vs Japan head-to-head record

The last time these two sides met, La Celeste were beaten 4-3 back in 2018. However, the South American giants boast the superior head-to-head record.

Games played: 7

Uruguay wins: 4

Japan wins: 2

Draws: 1

Team news

Oscar Tabarez guided his nation to victory against Ecuador but lost Matias Vecino along the way. The midfielder picked up a thigh injury and has now been ruled out of the tournament. Lucas Torreira and Federico Valverde could take his place.

Shinji Okazaki, one of a few experiences players in the Japanese squad, is tipped to spearhead the attack. Takefusa Kubo, having recently completed a move to Real Madrid, will likely maintain his position in attack.