How many shots on target Japan have, and who hits the target most.
Updated 28 September 2026, after the last game
Japan have 3.8 shots on target per game in 2026, the 7th most of the 16 national teams on their 2026 record and above the average of 3.6, across nine games, while the Kyrgyz Republic have the most with 6.3.
Japan concede 4.1 shots on target per game in 2026, the 10th fewest of the 16 national teams on their 2026 record and level with the average of 4.1, across nine games, while Iraq concede the most with 6.2.
Ayase Ueda has had the most shots on target for Japan in 2026, six in nine appearances, 0.67 a game, ahead of Junya Ito with three and Keito Nakamura with three, across all competitions.
Takehiro Tomiyasu is the Japan player most likely to have a shot on target, with at least one shot on target in two of their four games in 2026, 50%, ahead of Ayase Ueda on 33% and Keito Nakamura on 33%.
Japan have had over 4.5 shots on target in four of their last 10 games, 40%, averaging 4.0 a game, with two of five away and two of five at home, across all competitions.
Japan games have averaged 7.7 shots on target in all over their last 10 games, both sides counted, from five to 10 a game, and five of those 10 went over 8.5 shots on target.
Japan have more shots on target at home, 5.0 a game in their last 10 home games against 4.0 in their last 10 away, and went over 4.5 shots on target in six of those home games.
Japan had seven shots on target at home to Iceland on 31 May, their joint most in a game in 2026, against an average of 3.8 across their nine games, and their fewest was one at home to Uruguay on 24 September.
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Score | Japan | Opponent | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2026 | Venezuela (H) | Friendly International | 2-1 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Uruguay (H) | Friendly International | 3-1 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Brazil (A) | World Cup | 2-1 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Sweden (H) | World Cup | 1-1 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 21 Jun 2026 | Tunisia (A) | World Cup | 0-4 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 14 Jun 2026 | Netherlands (A) | World Cup | 2-2 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 31 May 2026 | Iceland (H) | Friendly International | 1-0 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | England (A) | Friendly International | 0-1 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | Scotland (A) | Friendly International | 0-1 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Bolivia (H) | Friendly International | 3-0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Line | Games over | Hit rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan shots on target | Over 2.5 | 7 of 10 | 70% |
| Japan shots on target | Over 3.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| Japan shots on target | Over 4.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| Japan shots on target | Over 5.5 | 3 of 10 | 30% |
| Japan shots on target | Over 6.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |
| Shots on target conceded | Over 2.5 | 7 of 10 | 70% |
| Shots on target conceded | Over 3.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Shots on target conceded | Over 4.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| Shots on target conceded | Over 5.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |
| Shots on target conceded | Over 6.5 | 1 of 10 | 10% |
| Total shots on target | Over 6.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Total shots on target | Over 7.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Total shots on target | Over 8.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| Total shots on target | Over 9.5 | 1 of 10 | 10% |
| Total shots on target | Over 10.5 | 0 of 10 | 0% |