Top scorers
Friendlies
M. Osmajić
Montenegro
5goals
Son Heung-Min
South Korea
5goals
L. Sadulaev
Russia
4goals
J. Vélez
Peru
4goals
D. Lukebakio
Belgium
4goals
F. Wirtz
Germany
3goals
N. Paz
Argentina
3goals
M. Araújo
Uruguay
3goals
J. Hall
USA
3goals
M. Olise
France
3goals
Recent form
2 - 1
New Zealand
W
0 - 0
Ecuador
D
2 - 1
Venezuela
W
3 - 1
Uruguay
W
2 - 1
Japan
L
1 - 1
Sweden
D
0 - 4
Japan
W
2 - 2
Japan
D
1 - 0
Iceland
W
0 - 1
Japan
W
0 - 0
Iceland
D
3 - 0
Bulgaria
W
0 - 3
Iceland
W
1 - 1
Estonia
D
3 - 0
Iceland
L
1 - 0
Iceland
L
1 - 1
Iceland
D
2 - 2
Iceland
D
4 - 0
Iceland
L
2 - 0
Iceland
L
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.65 Japan · 1 Iceland
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
Friendlies 2026When the goals come
Side by side
Japan
Iceland
Japan vs Iceland: preview and prediction
Japan host Iceland in the World Friendlies (Friendly International) on Sunday, 31st May 2026 at 11:25 at New National Stadium, Tokyo.
Japan are in good shape, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (L-W-W-D-W). Iceland have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (L-D-W-W-D).
Our goal model expects about 1.65 goals for Japan and 1 for Iceland. It gives Japan the edge (53% home win, 25% draw, 23% away win), 49% for over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-0.
Our pick was BTTS No at odds of 1.77. We also like Under 3.5.
Japan vs Iceland FAQs
What is the best prediction for Japan vs Iceland?
Our top tip is Both Teams to Score: BTTS No (1.77 odds).
Who will win Japan vs Iceland?
Japan are favourites: our model gives Japan 53%, the draw 25% and Iceland 23%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 51% chance in our model.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 2.7 goals in total, with a 49% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Japan vs Iceland?
Kick-off is on Sunday, 31st May 2026 at 11:25 at New National Stadium, Tokyo.
Who is the referee?
Damian Kos, Poland is in charge of this game.