Asian Games· Season 2018
Match Summary
Japan defeated Iraq 27:24. The match was played in Asian Games 2018. League standings: Japan #2, Iraq #2.
Japan and Iraq have met 3 times — Japan won 2, Iraq won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Japan leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 157 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 52.33 per match (87 for the home side, 70 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Japan are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 28–28 in 2024.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026