Match Summary
Japan U18 defeated Italy U18 3:2 after ot. The match was played in U18 World Championship Division IB 2018.
Japan U18 and Italy U18 have met 5 times — Japan U18 won 4, Italy U18 won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Japan U18 leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 5 meetings. A combined 39 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 7.80 per match (21 for the home side, 18 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Japan U18 are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–6 in 2015.
Recent Meetings
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 15 May 2026