Japan have played 9 games in 2026 across every competition and are currently 2nd in the AFC Asian Cup, with recent form reading W D W D L. They are averaging 1.8 goals per game this year while conceding 0.8. With 47.4% average possession and 431.9 passes per game, Japan are one of the balanced sides at international level.
Japan are generating 9.8 shots per game in 2026, with 3.8 on target - a shot accuracy of 38.8%. They have scored in 67% of games in 2026, with over 2.5 goals (either team) occurring in 56% of matches. Both teams have scored in 56% of Japan's games, and they have kept 44% clean sheets.
Defensively, Japan average 12.1 tackles and 12.9 fouls committed per game. They pick up 1.2 yellow cards per match on average - use the stat breakdown pages in the left sidebar to explore which players are driving those numbers. Japan's goals against average of 0.8 per game is among the best in the division.
Japan's season averages provide a useful baseline across several popular bet builder markets. At 3.3 corners per game, corner total lines are worth assessing against the opposition average. Their 56% over 2.5 goals rate and 56% BTTS rate give context for goals markets. For player-level markets - tackles, shots, fouls, yellow cards - use the individual stat pages linked in the sidebar to find per-player averages and game-by-game frequency data ahead of Japan's next fixture against Brazil on 14.11.2026.
Japan's home and away form has been consistent so far in 2026. Across 4 home games they've averaged 1.75 goals scored and 0.75 conceded per match, with both teams scoring in 75% of fixtures. On the road, they've averaged 1.8 scored and 0.8 conceded across 5 away games. Use the Home / Away filter above the stat table to drill into player-level splits for Bet Builder markets that move with venue.
Japan are averaging 1.12 xG for and 1.25 xG against per game in 2026 — an xG difference of -0.13. Their 1.8 actual goals per game sits above expected output, pointing to strong finishing and reflecting clinical finishing above expected output. Recent form shows an stable trend, with 1.12 xG for and 1.25 xG against across their last ten games — useful context for shot-based and team-total Bet Builder markets.
Japan average 1.8 goals per game in 2026 across 9 matches, conceding 0.8 per game.
Japan's last five results are W D W D L. They are currently 2nd in the AFC Asian Cup after 9 games this year.
Japan average 9.8 shots per game in 2026, with 3.8 on target - a shot accuracy of 38.8%.
Japan average 3.3 corners, 12.1 tackles, 12.9 fouls and 1.2 yellow cards per game in 2026. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 56% of their games in 2026, BTTS in 56%. Use the stat breakdown pages in the sidebar for player-level averages across each market.
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Japan's stats split by venue across all categories in 2026.
| Scope | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG | BTTS % | Over 2.5 % | Clean sheet % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 7 | +9 | 20 | 2.22 | 56% | 56% | 44% |
| Home | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 10 | 2.5 | 75% | 50% | 25% |
| Away | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 10 | 2 | 40% | 60% | 60% |
| Date | Competition | Opponent | H/A | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar | Friendly International | Scotland | A | 1-0 (W) |
| 31 Mar | Friendly International | England | A | 1-0 (W) |
| 31 May | Friendly International | Iceland | H | 1-0 (W) |
| 14 Jun | World Cup | Netherlands | A | 2-2 (D) |
| 21 Jun | World Cup | Tunisia | A | 4-0 (W) |
| 25 Jun | World Cup | Sweden | H | 1-1 (D) |
| 29 Jun | World Cup | Brazil | A | 1-2 (L) |
| 24 Sep | Friendly International | Uruguay | H | 3-1 (W) |
| 28 Sep | Friendly International | Venezuela | H | 2-1 (W) |
| 14 Nov | Friendly International | Brazil | H | TBC |
| 17 Nov | Friendly International | Paraguay | H | TBC |