Iraq U23 vs Japan U23 – Head to head record, results & stats

Iraq U23

L W L L

meetings

12 goals total

Last: 29 Apr 2024

Japan U23

W L W W

Iraq U23 wins

Draws

Japan U23 wins

25% 0% 75%

Goals scored

Who would win if they met today?

Cast your vote — fan sentiment for this rivalry.

3.0

Avg goals / game

50%

Both to score

75%

Over 2.5 goals

0 / 2

Clean sheets (Iraq U23 / Japan U23)

Biggest wins

Iraq U23 biggest win

Japan U23 1–3 Iraq U23

17 Sep 2014 · OCA Asian Games

Japan U23 biggest win

Iraq U23 0–3 Japan U23

31 Jan 2012 · International Club Friendly

Highest-scoring meeting: Japan U23 1–3 Iraq U23 (17 Sep 2014)

All meetings (4)

Date	Home	Score	Away	Result	Competition
29 Apr 2024	Japan U23	2 - 0	Iraq U23	L	AFC U23 Asian Cup
26 Jan 2016	Japan U23	2 - 1	Iraq U23	L	AFC U23 Asian Cup
17 Sep 2014	Japan U23	1 - 3	Iraq U23	W	OCA Asian Games
31 Jan 2012	Iraq U23	0 - 3	Japan U23	L	International Club Friend…

By venue

At Iraq U23 0W 0D 1L

At Japan U23 2W 0D 1L

Competitions faced in

Year-by-year

Year	Iraq U23	Japan U…
2024	0	1
2016	0	1
2014	1	0
2012	0	1

First meeting

31 Jan 2012

About this head-to-head

Iraq U23 and Japan U23 have met 4 times on record. Iraq U23 lead with 1 win, Japan U23 have won 3 times and the two clubs have drawn 0 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 31 January 2012.

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Across their recorded meetings, Iraq U23 have found the net 4 times against Japan U23, while Japan U23 have scored 8 times in reply — a combined 12 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 29 April 2024, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2012. Follow every upcoming Iraq U23 versus Japan U23 clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.

Iraq U23 vs Japan U23 — head-to-head FAQ

How many times have Iraq U23 and Japan U23 played each other?

Iraq U23 and Japan U23 have met 4 times on record, with the first meeting on 31 January 2012.

Who has won more, Iraq U23 or Japan U23?

Japan U23 have the edge with 3 wins to Iraq U23's 1, with 0 draws between them.

How many goals are scored when Iraq U23 play Japan U23?

Their meetings produce 3.0 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 50% of them.