North Korea (W) VS Japan (W)

From my observation of the recent form of both sides in this women's football fixture, the DPRK women's national team has recorded 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses across their last 10 outings, a relatively underwhelming overall record, with their biggest weakness being shallow squad depth. Japan's women's side, by comparison, has 7 wins and 3 losses in their past 10 matches, with their latest run showing clear upward momentum. They have managed to score in nearly every recent fixture, putting in solid attacking performances. While the DPRK side has looked sharper in their most recent games, their tactical options are limited: they lack high-quality wide midfielders, with most of their threat coming from central penetration, and they do not have an elite top-tier striker, leading to relatively weak finishing ability. The home side has kept an unbeaten run on their home turf through the tournament, and their better recent form gives them a slight edge in this tight matchup.