Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Biggest wins
All meetings (2)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2021 | Japan U23 | 1 - 0 | South Africa U23 | W | Men's Olympic Football To… |
| 29 Jun 2016 | Japan U23 | 4 - 1 | South Africa U23 | W | International Friendly |
By venue
Competitions faced in
International Friendly
Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Year-by-year
| Year | Japan U… | D | South A… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
About this head-to-head
Japan U23 and South Africa U23 have met 2 times on record. Japan U23 lead with 2 wins, South Africa U23 have won 0 times and the two clubs have drawn 0 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 29 June 2016.
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Across their recorded meetings, Japan U23 have found the net 5 times against South Africa U23, while South Africa U23 have scored 1 time in reply — a combined 6 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 22 July 2021, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2016. Follow every upcoming Japan U23 versus South Africa 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.