Japan vs Saudi Arabia: Japan win 2-0

Japan and Saudi Arabia in the World Cup - Qualification Asia table

Japan are 2nd with 22 points from 10 matches (7 wins, one draw and 2 defeats); they have scored 12 goals and conceded 4 goals, and currently sit in the promotion places.

Saudi Arabia are 1st with 23 points from 10 matches (7 wins, 2 draws and one defeat); they have scored 12 goals and conceded 6 goals, and currently sit in the promotion places.

Saudi Arabia are one point ahead of their opponents in the current standings.

Recent form of both teams

Japan collected 4 wins and one defeat in their last 5 matches, putting together a strong run of results, scoring 6 goals and conceding 2 goals. Most recent result: Japan beat China 2-0 (World Cup - Qualification Asia).

Saudi Arabia picked up 4 wins and one draw in their last 5 matches and are in excellent form, scoring 6 goals and conceding 2 goals. Most recent result: Saudi Arabia beat Oman 1-0 (World Cup - Qualification Asia).

Japan vs Saudi Arabia head-to-head

The sides have met 3 times in the matches on our record: Japan won once and Saudi Arabia won 2 times.

Their most recent meeting came on 7 October 2021 in World Cup - Qualification Asia, when Saudi Arabia beat Japan 1-0.

Venue and officials

The match was played at Saitama Stadium 2002, which holds around 63,700 spectators – the ground where Japan play their home games.

The referee was Ko Hyung-Jin.

TV channel and commentator

World Cup - Qualification Asia matches are usually shown on beIN Sports HD; we will update the broadcaster here as soon as it is confirmed.

Next matches for both teams

Japan play their next match against Australia on Thursday 24 March in World Cup - Qualification Asia.

Saudi Arabia play their next match against China on Thursday 24 March in World Cup - Qualification Asia.