What is the head-to-head record between Netherlands and Japan?

Netherlands and Japan have met 4 times. From Netherlands's perspective the all-time record is 2 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses. Their most recent meeting was a 2026 draw (2–2) at the FIFA World Cup.

What does the model predict for Netherlands vs Japan?

OnThePitch's model makes Netherlands the favourite in this matchup. The exact win, draw and win probabilities, expected goals and scorelines are part of the Standard Pass on the match page.

When do Netherlands and Japan play at the 2026 World Cup?

They meet in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group F. Venue and kick-off details appear on the match page once confirmed.

Netherlands vs Japan

2026 FIFA World Cup·Group F·Head-to-head

Snapshot · 2026-07-14Model 1.0.0

Model forecast

Standard Pass for probabilities

The model publishes calibrated win, draw and win probabilities for this group-stage meeting. Full forecast — expected goals, scoreline distribution, and per-player scoring →

All-time head-to-head

Meetings: 4
Netherlands W-D-L: 2-2-0
Last meeting: 2026 : Draw (2–2)

All-time goals: 8–4
Netherlands's biggest win: 3–0 (2009)

All-time record from Netherlands's perspective. Counts every senior international meeting (friendlies and tournaments) in the martj42 dataset; penalty-shootout outcomes resolve knockout draws.

Every meeting

Date	Competition	Venue	Score	Result	xG
14 Jun 2026	FIFA World Cup	NArlington	2–2	D	—
16 Nov 2013	Friendly	NGenk	2–2	D	—
19 Jun 2010	FIFA World Cup	NDurban	1–0	W	—
5 Sep 2009	Friendly	HEnschede	3–0	W	—

Netherlands vs Japan, every senior international meeting in the martj42 results dataset (score from Netherlands's perspective; H/A/N = home/away/neutral).

Recent form

NetherlandsWDWLD

2026-06-20 · Sweden5–1
2026-06-14 · Japan2–2
2026-06-08 · Uzbekistan2–1
2026-06-03 · Algeria0–1
2026-03-31 · Ecuador1–1

JapanWDWWW

2026-06-20 · Tunisia4–0
2026-06-14 · Netherlands2–2
2026-05-31 · Iceland1–0
2026-03-31 · England1–0
2026-03-28 · Scotland1–0

Five most recent senior internationals (any opponent), newest first, from the martj42 dataset.

Team style comparison

NetherlandsJapan

#6 of 54Average match rating#1 of 18

#4 of 53Goals scored / match#1 of 18

#6 of 54Big chances#1 of 27

#12 of 54Shots on target#1 of 18

#10 of 54Possession#2 of 18

#7 of 54Passing#1 of 18

#5 of 54Goals conceded / match#1 of 18

Each bar is the team’s rank within its own competition — Netherlands: World Cup Qualification UEFA 2025/2026; Japan: World Cup Qualification AFC 2023/2025. A longer bar is a stronger standing; because the two competitions differ, only relative standing is comparable, not raw numbers. Style data via FotMob.

Frequently asked

What is the head-to-head record between Netherlands and Japan?: Netherlands and Japan have met 4 times. From Netherlands's perspective the all-time record is 2 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses. Their most recent meeting was a 2026 draw (2–2) at the FIFA World Cup.
What does the model predict for Netherlands vs Japan?: OnThePitch's model makes Netherlands the favourite in this matchup. The exact win, draw and win probabilities, expected goals and scorelines are part of the Standard Pass on the match page.
When do Netherlands and Japan play at the 2026 World Cup?: They meet in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group F. Venue and kick-off details appear on the match page once confirmed.