Netherlands vs Japan – FIFA World Cup Statistics
14/06/2026
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Statistical Predictions
Estimates calculated from qualification and recent friendly data.
Estimated Result
Netherlands
21%
Draw
35%
Japan
44%
Expected Goals
Netherlands
0.68
exp. goals
Total
2.52
Points to Over 2.5
Japan
1.84
exp. goals
xG (Qualification)
Netherlands
-
Japan
1.52
Combined Over 2.5
48%
BTTS
41%
Clean Sheet
Japan
81%
ℹ️
The comparison data below is from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, as these teams have not yet played in this stage.
Home PPG
0.00
Points per Game
Away PPG
0.00
Points per Game
Home xG Predicted
0.00
Expected Goals
Away xG Predicted
0.00
Expected Goals
Total xG Predicted
0.00
Expected Goals
Japan
Results
4
Matches
6
2
Wins
3
1
Draws
2
1
Losses
1
1.75
Points per Game
1.83
Goals
5
Goals Scored
10
4
Goals Conceded
6
1.25
Avg Goals Scored
1.67
1.00
Avg Goals Conceded
1.00
Markets
-
BTTS %
-
75%
Over 1.5 %
83%
50%
Over 2.5 %
50%
0%
Over 3.5 %
33%
0%
Clean Sheet %
50%
Performance
49.0%
Avg Possession %
47.0%
4.0
Avg Shots on Target
5.2
19
Total Corners
24
4.8
Avg Corners
4.0
5
Total Cards
7
1.3
Avg Cards
1.2
Total Matches
4
Netherlands
Total Matches
6
Japan
Total Goals
5
Home
Total Goals
10
Away
World Cup Qualification Performance
Netherlands
No qualification data available
(direct qualification or league not imported)
Japan
International WC Qualification Asia
W
13
D
2
L
1
GF:
54
·
GA:
3
·
GD:
+51
PPG
2.56
Win %
81%
Goals/game
3.38
Conc./game
0.19
xG For
1.52
xG Against
0.65
Possession
69.0%
Clean Sheet
81%
BTTS %
13%
Over 2.5 %
63%
Table position: #1
Recent Form — International Friendlies
Netherlands
W
L
D
W
W
2
D
1
L
1
Goals/game
1.25
Conc./game
1.00
Over 2.5 %
50%
BTTS %
75%
08/06/2026
Netherlands 2–1 Uzbekistan
W
03/06/2026
Netherlands 0–1 Algeria
L
31/03/2026
Netherlands 1–1 Ecuador
D
27/03/2026
Netherlands 2–1 Norway
W
Japan
W
W
W
W
W
W
5
D
0
L
0
Goals/game
1.60
Conc./game
0.00
Over 2.5 %
20%
BTTS %
0%
31/05/2026
Japan 1–0 Iceland
W
31/03/2026
England 0–1 Japan
W
28/03/2026
Scotland 0–1 Japan
W
18/11/2025
Japan 3–0 Bolivia
W
14/11/2025
Japan 2–0 Ghana
W
AI Analysis
Strategic insights generated by AI
Netherlands vs Japan, Game Week 1, 2026. A measured test for the hosts against a travelling side that can sprint both ways. Netherlands bring a solid home profile (xG for 1.64, xG against 0.88) and a 57% win rate at home, while Japan arrive with a 60% away win rate, a 1.19 xG for and 1.42 xG against on the road. Expect a patient, structured battle with spikes on the flanks and set-pieces.
Odds: Netherlands win 2.00, Draw 3.50, Japan win 3.50.
Goals: Over 2.5 goals 1.90; Under 3.5 goals 1.30; Over 0.5 goals 1.03; BTTS Yes 1.80.
Defences: Netherlands clean sheets 2.65; Japan clean sheets 4.00.
Corners: Over 7.5 1.34; Over 8.5 1.58; Netherlands to have the most corners 1.67; Japan to have the most corners 2.73.
Double Chance: Netherlands Win or Draw 1.30; Japan Win or Draw 1.80.
Trends: Dutch dominance in home attack vs Japan’s away resilience; expect a tight but opportunistic contest with multiple chances from wide areas.
Betting angles: main play on Netherlands to win with under 3.5 goals, aligning with the under-3.5 line and a reasonably tight opener. If seeking bigger upside, BTTS Yes offers a decent 1.80 with a modest risk. Consider a hedge with Netherlands to keep a clean sheet at 2.65 if the match skews defensive.
Kick-off June 15. Stadium unspecified.
This analysis was automatically generated based on statistical and historical team data.
Top Scorers - Netherlands
1
Cody Gakpo
Forward
3
goals
2
Brian Brobbey
Forward
3
goals
Top Scorers - Japan
No data available
Head-to-Head
No head-to-head matches recorded this season.
Japan
Match Statistics
60
Possession (%)
40
60%
40%
10
Shots
10
50%
50%
6
Shots on Target
3
67%
33%
4
Shots off Target
7
36%
64%
5
Corners
4
56%
44%
7
Fouls
7
50%
50%
3
Yellow Cards
0
100%
0%
0
Red Cards
0
50%
50%
1
Offsides
0
100%
0%
60
Dangerous Attacks
43
58%
42%
106
Attacks
76
58%
42%
Possession
60%
-
40%
Shots on Target
6
-
3
Corners
5
-
4
Total Cards
3
(3 yellows,
0 reds)