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Esports→Overwatch→Group A→Sweden vs Japan

Overwatch20 AUG · 12:01 UTCBO3

World Cup · Group A

Sweden

Team 1

final score3–0

Japan

Team 2

DATA-BASED PREDICTION

Sweden vs Japan win prediction

Sweden · Slight edge

WIN PROBABILITY

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Based on recent series form and the available H2H sample. Sweden has won 3 of its last 5 available series; Japan has won 2 of 5. This editorial model is informational and is not a guarantee of the result.

TEAM STATISTICS

Sweden vs Japan recent form

Last 5 completed series

SWESweden

60%win rate

LUnited States2–3 · World Cup

WChina3–1 · World Cup

WJapan3–0 · World Cup

WUnited Kingdom2–1 · World Cup

LFrance1–2 · World Cup

JPNJapan

40%win rate

LSweden0–3 · World Cup

LSaudi Arabia0–2 · World Cup

WFrance2–0 · World Cup

LAustralia2–3 · World Cup

WSpain3–1 · World Cup

HEAD TO HEAD

Sweden vs Japan H2H record

Most recent meetings

1Sweden wins

1 meetings

0Japan wins

20 Aug 2026Sweden 3–0 JapanWorld Cup

EXPECTED LINEUPS

Sweden vs Japan rosters

Latest available roster

SWE

Sweden

The active roster has not been confirmed by the data provider.

JPN

Japan

The active roster has not been confirmed by the data provider.

MAPS & FORMAT

BO3 map schedule

Veto updates when announced

MAP 1Pick · TBAFinished

MAP 2Pick · TBAFinished

MAP 3Decider · TBAFinished

Official map picks are published after the tournament veto. We do not guess unconfirmed maps.

BETTING PARTNERS

Where to bet on Sweden vs Japan

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LIVE STREAM

Watch Sweden vs Japan live

Thursday, 20 August 2026

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START TIME TBA

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MATCH PREVIEW

Sweden vs Japan: date, time and tournament

The Sweden vs Japan esports match is scheduled for thursday, 20 august 2026 at 12:01 UTC. The teams meet in Overwatch as part of World Cup, at the Group A stage. Series format: BO3.

This page combines PandaScore fixtures with recent team results, available lineups, head-to-head history, map information and official stream links. Data refreshes automatically as the match approaches.

Frequently asked questions

When is Sweden vs Japan?

Thursday, 20 August 2026, starting at 12:01 UTC.

What is the Sweden vs Japan format?

The scheduled series format is BO3. Map picks will be shown when confirmed.

Where can I watch Sweden vs Japan?

Official broadcast links are listed in the Where to watch section above.

How is the match prediction calculated?

The editorial lean uses each team's latest five completed series and the available head-to-head record. It does not use invented statistics.