Match Summary
Japan defeated North Korea 1:0. The match was played in EAFF E-1 Football Championship 2017.
Rivalry since 2015
Japan vs North Korea Head to Head Results· 2
Japan and North Korea have met 2 times — Japan won 1, North Korea won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2015. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (2 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 match (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2015.
Recent Meetings
1–0
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In their last 6 matches, Japan have recorded 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. North Korea show 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses from their last 2 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 14 May 2026