Japan
Manager Scout Report
3-4-2-1
Preferred formation
61'
Avg. first substitution
5
Avg. substitutions / game
4
Matches analysed
The tactical read
Japan typically set up in 3-4-2-1 and make their first change around minute 61 - roughly 5 substitutions per game. Expect the first-sub window around then, earlier if they're chasing the game.
Over the last 4 matches, the same shape held up in 4 of them. The quickest hook came at 39' at home to Sweden; the longest wait stretched to 73' away at Tunisia.
It's been a level stretch results-wise (1-2-1 across 4 matches) - no hot streak or slump to read into, so the numbers above are a fair baseline.