World Cup· Season 2019
Match Summary
New Zealand defeated Japan 111:81. The match was played in World Cup 2019.
Rivalry since 2023
New Zealand vs Japan Head to Head Results· 2
New Zealand and Japan have met 2 times — New Zealand won 1, Japan won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2023. A combined 320 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 160.00 per match (166 for the home side, 154 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 75–94 in 2023.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 4 matches, New Zealand have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Japan show 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss from their last 4 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026