We are heading towards matchday 2 in the She Believes Cup 2025. Colombia lost their first game against the USWNT (2-0) while Japan convincingly won against Australia (4-0). It’s Nils Nielsen’s first tournament with Nadeshiko and the start could not have been better. Let’s find out about the possible line-up, statistics and where you can watch Colombia vs Japan.
Colombia vs Japan: Team News & Possible Line-ups
The possible line-ups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.
Team News Colombia
Head coach Angelo Marsiglia selected the following 23-player squad for the Colombia National Team going to the She Believes Cup 2025:
- Goalkeepers: Katherine Tapia, Luisa Agudelo, Natalia Giraldo.
- Defenders: Angela Barón, Ana María Guzmán, Carolina Arias, Daniela Arias, Daniela Caracas, Jorelyn Carabalí, Mary José Álvarez, Yirleidis Quejada.
- Midfielders: Daniela Montoya, Ivonne Chacón, Leicy Santos, María Camila Reyes, Marcela Restrepo, Sara Martínez.
- Forwards: Catalina Usme, Karla Torres, Mayra Ramírez, Linda Caicedo, Manuela Pavi, Wendy Bonilla.
What the coach has to say:
We expect to hear from the head coaches later today.
Our prediction of the Starting IX for Colombia vs Japan:
- Tapia
- Guzman
- Baron
- D. Arias
- C. Arias
- Usme
- Restrepo
- Santos
- Caicedo
- Ramírez
- Pavi
Team News Japan
Nils Nielsen chose experienced players for his squad who are currently making minutes at their clubs:
- Goalkeepers: Yamashita Ayaka, Hirao Chika, Okuma Akane
- Defenders: Kumagai Saki, Kitagawa Hikaru, Minami Moeka, Takahashi Hana, Ishikawa Rion, Koga Toko, Takarada Saori
- Midfielders: Momiki Yuka, Seike Kiko, Hasegawa Yui, Miura Narumi, Hayashi Honoka, Nagano Fuka, Miyazawa Hinata, Fujino Aoba, Maika Hamano, Tanikawa Momoko
- Forwards: Tanaka Mina, Chiba Remina, Ueki Riko
What the coach has to say:
We expect to hear from the head coaches later today.
Our prediction of the Starting IX for Japan against Colombia:
- Yamashita
- Moriya
- Koga
- Minami
- Kitagawa
- Hasegawa
- Kumagai
- Nagano
- Hamano
- Fujino
- Tanaka
Colombia vs Japan: Previous Meetings & Stats
Colombia and Japan only faced off once. The teams played an international friendly in July 2024. It ended in a 1-1 draw. It will be interesting to see what Japan can do off the back of a 4-0 win against Australia, and if Colombia is able to stop them.
Angelo Marsiglia and his team have had very unfortunate results since the Paris 2024 Olympics. They lost against France, Canada, Spain, Brazil, Argentina and the latest; against the USWNT.
The results have been very different for Japan. Their Olympic journey was quite the success until they faced the USWNT in the quarter-finals. Since then, the team only played one international friendly against South Korea and won 4-0.
| Head-to-Head Streaks | ||
 | Losses | 3 |
| No wins | 6 |
 | No goals conceded | 3 |
| Without clean sheet | 6 |
| More than 2.5 goals | 5/6 |
| Less than 2.5 goals | 5/7 |
| Both teams scoring | 4/5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the She Believes Cup 2025 Colombia vs Japan?
- English-speaking viewers: HBO Max, FUBO, TNT Sport Channels.
- Spanish-speaking viewers: Peacock, Telemundo, Universo.
- Australia: Paramount+
- Japan: NHK TV
When was the last meeting between Colombia vs Japan?
The last and only meeting between the teams was in July 2024. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
What is Colombia vs Japan kick-off time?
Colombia vs Japan kicks off on the 23rd of February at 3 PM ET at State Farm Stadium.
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