Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Biggest wins
All meetings (2)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2021 | Japan U23 | 4 - 2 | New Zealand U23 | L | Men's Olympic Football To… |
| 11 Jul 2012 | Japan U23 | 1 - 1 | New Zealand U23 | D | International Club Friend… |
By venue
Competitions faced in
International Club Friendly
Men's Olympic Football Tournament
Year-by-year
| Year | New Zea… | D | Japan U… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
About this head-to-head
New Zealand U23 and Japan U23 have met 2 times on record. New Zealand U23 lead with 0 wins, Japan U23 have won 1 time and the two clubs have drawn 1 match between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 11 July 2012.
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Across their recorded meetings, New Zealand U23 have found the net 3 times against Japan U23, while Japan U23 have scored 5 times in reply — a combined 8 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 31 July 2021, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2012. Follow every upcoming New Zealand 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.