Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Biggest wins
All meetings (1)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun 2002 | Japan | 1 - 0 | Russia | W | FIFA World Cup |
By venue
Competitions faced in
Year-by-year
| Year | Japan | D | Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
About this head-to-head
Japan and Russia have met 1 time on record. Japan lead with 1 win, Russia have won 0 times and the two clubs have drawn 0 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 09 June 2002.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Japan vs Russia. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Japan and Russia.
Across their recorded meetings, Japan have found the net 1 time against Russia, while Russia have scored 0 times in reply — a combined 1 goal shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 09 June 2002. Follow every upcoming Japan versus Russia 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.
Japan vs Russia — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Japan and Russia played each other?
Japan and Russia have met 1 time on record, with the first meeting on 09 June 2002.
Who has won more, Japan or Russia?
Japan have the edge with 1 win to Russia's 0, with 0 draws between them.
How many goals are scored when Japan play Russia?
Their meetings produce 1.0 goal per game on average.
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