Japan and Paraguay drew 2-2 in an International Friendly on 10 October, with the hosts unable to convert their dominance into victory. Playing in a 3-4-2-1 formation, Japan created the better chances, recording 11 shots with 6 on target and an expected goals figure of 1.28, compared to Paraguay's 7 shots and 0.72 xG from their 4-2-3-1 setup. Despite the significant shot differential, Paraguay's clinical finishing kept them level, with Diego Gomez among the goalscorers. Paraguay's goalkeeper faced a challenging afternoon, registering a save percentage of 0.0 while conceding 2.0 post-shot expected goals, suggesting Japan's efforts lacked precision in the final third. The draw leaves both sides with mixed momentum heading into their next fixtures.