Japan will lock horns against Canada at the Al-Maktoum Stadium in a friendly on Thursday (November 17).Both teams will get their 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign under way next week. This game provides them with a good opportunity to test their preparations for the main event.Japan last played a friendly in September against Ecuador, which ended in a goalless draw. They are unbeaten in their last five games across competitions and look to be in good touch at the moment.Canada, meanwhile, played a friendly against Bahrain on Friday at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium. The game ended 2-2 draw, profiting from an own goal from Ali Haram.Japan will kick off their World Cup campaign against Germany next Wednesday, while Canada will take on Belgium on the same day.Canada Soccer@CanadaSoccerENFirst session as a full @FIFAWorldCup Squad #WeCAN100969First session as a full @FIFAWorldCup Squad 💪#WeCAN https://t.co/JJJ9ywy96vJapan vs Canada Head-to-Head and Key NumbersThe two teams have locked horns twice, with one meeting coming in the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2001. The other was a friendly in 2013. Japan have a 100% record against the North American team.Japan are unbeaten in their last five games across competitions, winning three and drawing two. Interestingly, they kept clean sheets in all five games.Canada have just one win in their last four games across competitions, suffering two defeats, and drawing and winning once apiece.Three of Japan's last five games have produced fewer than 2.5 goals. while Canada have seen over 2.5 goals in three of their last five games.Get up to $1,000 in free bets if your first bet loses on FanDuelJapan vs Canada PredictionThe Samurai Blue are unbeaten and haven't conceded in their last five games. They also boast a 100% record against Canada.jfa_en@jfa_enPlayers of the J.League arrive in Doha ahead of the rest of the squad to hold first training session for SAMU #football bit.ly/3GiW4pQ5Players of the J.League arrive in Doha ahead of the rest of the squad to hold first training session for SAMU #football bit.ly/3GiW4pQCanada, meanwhole. have struggled in recent games, winning just thrice in their last eight games across competitions. They scored twice in their friendly last week and could do so again.Both teams will look to avoid overexert their players ahead of the World Cup, so a draw could ensue.Prediction: Japan 2-2 CanadaMake Your First Deposit Bet $5+ On Any Team ML Get $200 if your team wins on DraftKingsJapan vs Canada Betting TipsTip 1: Result - DrawTip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5Tip 3: Japan to score first - YesTip 4: At least a goal to be scored in the second half - YesTip 5: Yuki Soma to score or assist any time - Yes