Japan
5/5Wins
2.2Goals / game
0.4Conceded / game
Keep in view: 0 losses in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 4 available matches.
Inspect Japan’s results
FriendliesFriendly InternationalTHE MATCH CENTREJapan vs Iceland match centre
Full time
1:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
K. Ogawa87′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
JapanIceland
—Expected goals · API-Football—
7Shots on target2
15Total Shots6
56%Ball Possession44%
5Corner Kicks0
9Fouls9
0Yellow Cards2
—Red Cards—
2Goalkeeper Saves7
574Total passes454
505Passes accurate376
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Japan 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Iceland 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Iceland
3/10Wins
1.8Goals / game
1.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 7 available matches.
Inspect Iceland’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Japan
5 matchesResults5 wins · 0 draws · 0 losses
Goals scored per game2.2
Goals conceded per game0.4
Games with 3+ goals2 of 5
Both teams scored1 of 5
Past results, not predictions.
Iceland
10 matchesResults3 wins · 2 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game1.8
Goals conceded per game1.9
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
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About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Japan at home with Iceland away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 00:26 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Friendlies · 2026/27 · all league matches
JapanIceland
2Matches played3
6Points earned2
2Wins0
1.0Goals scored / match1.0
0.0Goals conceded / match2.3
2Clean sheets0
0Failed to score1
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Japan at home with Iceland away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Japan
Confirmed formation3-4-2-1Hajime Moriyasu
- 1
Z. SuzukiG - 15
T. TomiyasuD - 22
M. YoshidaD - 4
K. ItakuraD - 10
R. DoanM - 6
W. EndoM - 7
A. TanakaM - 13
K. NakamuraM - 8
T. KuboF - 14
J. ItoF - 18
A. UedaF
Substitutes (15)
12 · K. Osako
23 · T. Hayakawa
5 · Y. Nagatomo
11 · D. Maeda
20 · A. Seko
2 · Y. Sugawara
17 · Y. Suzuki
25 · J. Suzuki
9 · K. Goto
3 · S. Taniguchi
19 · K. Ogawa
21 · H. Ito
24 · K. Sano
16 · T. Watanabe
26 · K. Shiogai
Iceland
Confirmed formationPending
- 12
H. R. ValdimarssonG - 15
D. ThorhallssonD - 3
D. L. GretarssonD - 23
H. MagnussonD - 2
L. TomassonD - 16
S. T. ThordarsonM - 19
M. E. EllertssonM - 18
G. ThordarsonM - 14
A. F. BaldurssonM - 20
K. HlynssonM - 22
B. WillumssonF
Substitutes (10)
1 · O. Kristinsson
13 · A. Benediktsson
17 · A. Gunnarsson
6 · H. Hermannsson
10 · I. Thorvaldsson
4 · V. Lunddal
21 · A. Sampsted
7 · W. T. Willumsson
11 · S. I. Sigurdarson
9 · B. Andresson
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Japan
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Suzuki | 82 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 19 | — |
| Takehiro Tomiyasu | 83 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 76 | — |
| Maya Yoshida | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 25 | 1 |
| Ko Itakura | 73 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 76 | — |
| Ritsu Doan | 45 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 14 | 2 |
| Wataru Endo | 45 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 44 | — |
| Ao Tanaka | 73 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 55 | 1 |
| Keito Nakamura | 72 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 51 | 1 |
| Takefusa Kubo | 83 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 34 | — |
| Junya Ito | 45 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 20 | — |
| Ayase Ueda | 45 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 11 | — |
| Hiroki Itō | 76 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 63 | 1 |
| Ayumu Seko | 45 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 24 | — |
| Yuto Nagatomo | 45 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 10 | — |
| Yukinari Sugawara | 45 | 7.2 | — | 1 | — | 19 | — |
| Koki Ogawa | 45 | 7.7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | — |
| Kento Shiogai | 18 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Tsuyoshi Watanabe | 17 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 11 | — |
| Keisuke Goto | 17 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 6 | 1 |
| Tomoki Hayakawa | 8 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 4 | — |
| Shogo Taniguchi | 15 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 9 | — |
| Kaishu Sano | 15 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 3 | — |
| Osako Keisuke | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Junnosuke Suzuki | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yuito Suzuki | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daizen Maeda | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Iceland
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hákon Rafn Valdimarsson | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 55 | — |
| Dagur Dan Þórhallsson | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 40 | — |
| Daníel Grétarsson | 85 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 55 | 2 |
| Hörður Magnússon | 89 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 70 | 1 |
| Logi Tomasson | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 46 | — |
| Stefán Teitur Þórðarson | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 62 | 4 |
| Mikael Ellertsson | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 18 | 1 |
| Gisli Thordarson | 45 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 13 | 2 |
| Andri Fannar Baldursson | 72 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 36 | — |
| Kristian Hlynsson | 87 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 26 | 1 |
| Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson | 72 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 14 | — |
| Willum Thor Willumsson | 45 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 12 | — |
| Aron Gunnarsson | 18 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 15 | — |
| Benoný Breki Andrésson | 18 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 5 | — |
| Hjörtur Hermannsson | 13 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 11 | — |
| Ísak Snær Þorvaldsson | 11 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 2 | 1 |
| Stefán Ingi Sigurðarson | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | 1 | — |
| Adam Ingi Benediktsson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ögmundur Kristinsson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Valgeir Lunddal Fridriksson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alfons Sampsted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Friendlies table
Current standings. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
Standings are not available for this competition and season.
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Japan | Draw | Iceland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.17 | 7.00 | 12.00 |
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