# Uruguay predicted lineup vs Japan

_MOST USED XI_

Uruguay's expected lineup away at Japan in the Friendlies is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 3 official matches: Muslera in goal, a back four of Varela, Cáceres, Olivera and Araújo, and Viñas leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

## The XI

1. GK: [Muslera](https://starting11.com/player/muslera)
2. DEF: [Varela](https://starting11.com/player/varela)
3. DEF: [Cáceres](https://starting11.com/player/caceres-1535)
4. DEF: [Olivera](https://starting11.com/player/olivera)
5. DEF: [Araújo](https://starting11.com/player/araujo-1776)
6. MID: [Valverde](https://starting11.com/player/valverde)
7. MID: [Ugarte](https://starting11.com/player/ugarte)
8. MID: [Bentancur](https://starting11.com/player/bentancur)
9. MID: [Sanabria](https://starting11.com/player/sanabria-2891)
10. MID: [Canobbio](https://starting11.com/player/canobbio)
11. FWD: [Viñas](https://starting11.com/player/vinas)

## Team news

- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 2 of the last 3 matches.
- Based on starts across 3 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Uruguay, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Generated: 2026-09-11T03:55:29.150Z. Predictions update continuously until the fixture locks, so re-fetch near kick-off rather than caching this file for long.
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