Japan vs Vietnam: 1-1 draw

Japan and Vietnam 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.

Vietnam are 6th with 4 points from 10 matches (one win, one draw and 8 defeats); they have scored 8 goals and conceded 19 goals.

Japan are 18 points ahead of their opponents in the current standings.

Saudi Arabia top the table in Group B with 23 points.

Recent form of both teams

Japan collected 5 wins in their last 5 matches, putting together a strong run of results, scoring 8 goals while keeping a clean sheet throughout. Most recent result: Japan beat Australia 2-0 (World Cup - Qualification Asia).

Vietnam picked up one win and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches and are going through a difficult spell, scoring 3 goals and conceding 8 goals. Most recent result: Oman beat Vietnam 1-0 (World Cup - Qualification Asia).

Japan vs Vietnam head-to-head

The sides have met once in the matches on our record: Japan won once and Vietnam won none of them.

Their most recent meeting came on 11 November 2021 in World Cup - Qualification Asia, when Japan beat Vietnam 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 I. Tantashev.

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 Germany on Wednesday 23 November in World Cup.

Vietnam play their next match against Philippines on Thursday 16 November in World Cup - Qualification Asia.