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Netherlands vs Japan
2026 FIFA World Cup·Group F·Head-to-head
Snapshot · 2026-05-28
All-time head-to-head
- Meetings
- 3
- Netherlands W-D-L
- 2-1-0
- Last meeting
- 2013 — Draw (2–2)
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.
Model forecast
The model's win, draw and win probabilities for this group-stage meeting. Full forecast — expected goals, scoreline distribution, and per-player scoring →
Frequently asked
- What is the head-to-head record between Netherlands and Japan?
- Netherlands and Japan have met 3 times. From Netherlands's perspective the all-time record is 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses. Their most recent meeting was a 2013 draw (2–2) at the Friendly.
- What does the model predict for Netherlands vs Japan?
- OnThePitch's model rates Netherlands at 45% to win, with a 25% chance of a draw and 30% for Japan.
- 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.