The Facts
- Japan has shown an inconsistent pattern in recent weeks (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
- Kazakhstan could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- In this match, Japan enters as the overwhelming favorite.
- In the last 2 head-to-head meetings, Kazakhstan has recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with a goal aggregate of 87:196 (averaging 43.5:98 goals per game).
Draw
Play OffsQuarter-finals
| 1 | Japan W | Thailand W | 86 : 29 |
| 2 | Chinese Taipei W | Philippines W | 83 : 71 |
| 3 | South Korea W | Indonesia W | 101 : 59 |
| 4 | Mongolia W | China W | 63 : 89 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Japan W | Chinese Taipei W | 80 : 52 |
| 2 | South Korea W | China W | 85 : 80 |
Final
| 1 | Japan W | South Korea W | 70 : 75 |
3rd place
| 2 | Chinese Taipei W | China W | 64 : 77 |
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