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Japan vs Iraq

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World Cup - Qualification Asia· Season 2018

6 October 2016 at 11:35Saitama Stadium, Saitama
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Japan

2–1
Away

Iraq

Referee: Kim Dong Jin

Match Summary

Japan defeated Iraq 2:1. The match was played in World Cup - Qualification Asia 2018.

Rivalry since 2015

Japan vs Iraq Head to Head Results· 3

Japan and Iraq have met 3 times — Japan won 1, Iraq won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2015. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (3 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2024.

Japan
1
wins
Drawn
1
·
Iraq
1
wins
Total goals
6 · 2.0/match
Both scored
2/3 · 67%
Over 2.5
1/3 · 33%

Recent Meetings

Iraq2–1Japan
19/01/24Asian Cup
Match Details
Iraq1–1Japan
13/06/17World Cup - Qualification Asia
Match Details
Iraq0–1Japan
16/01/15Asian Cup
Match Details
Highest-scoring game: 2–1 v 2024

Recent Form

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In their last 6 matches, Japan have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Iraq show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Japan

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Iraq

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026