Ritsu Doan settled it as Japan edged New Zealand 2-1 in a friendly that was far more one-sided than the scoreline suggests. The visitors took plenty from the trip, but almost nothing from the run of play.
Japan 2:1 New Zealand — Match Report
Second half1 - 0
- 71
- 77
- 80
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Japan vs New Zealand?
Japan 2-1 New Zealand (Int. Friendly Games).
Who scored?
Ayase Ueda (28') for Japan; Benjamin Old (32') for New Zealand; Ritsu Doan (71') for Japan.
Was Japan's win deserved?
Yes — Japan were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Japan vs New Zealand?
Yellow cards: Elijah Just (New Zealand); Junya Ito (Japan).
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Head to Head meetings
Japan – New Zealand
Japan
New Zealand
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 2 | 1 |
Average per game | 2 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 2-1 | 0 |
Form
Japan
- 5Matches
- 8Goals
- 1.6Goal per game
- 4Wins
- 0Draws
- 1Losses
New Zealand
- 5Matches
- 8Goals
- 1.6Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 1Draws
- 2Losses
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.20 | 5.50 | 11.00 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Japan
Japan is a strong favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 60.1 + 5.8 for home advantage = 65.9 vs 40.7 for New Zealand. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 75.4 vs 28.6). CheckLive signal strength 80/100.
Home win — Japan1.20
High confidence80%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
59.7
37.6
CheckSkill
53.5
48.4
CheckMental
75.4
28.6
CheckLive total65.9 vs 40.7+25.2Japan: 60.1 + 5.8 for home advantage = 65.9
More match signals
Over 3.595%2.10
Japan (DNB)89%1.06
Japan (−1)95%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Japan vs New Zealand?
In the CheckLive calculation Japan is the favourite: 60.1 + 5.8 for home advantage = 65.9 vs 40.7. Signal strength 80/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Japan's main edge?
Japan is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 75.4 vs 28.6 for New Zealand. The overall rating gap is 25.2.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-1 (Japan vs New Zealand, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.20 | 5.50 | 11.00 |