Japan 2-0 Bahrain final score - 20 March 2025, World Cup

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim signals a Bahrain throw-in in Japan's half.

Throw-in for Bahrain in their own half.

Free kick Bahrain.

Throw-in for Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002.

In Saitama, Japan push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim signals a free kick to Japan in their own half.

Free kick for Bahrain in their own half.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim awards Japan a goal kick.

Bahrain have a goal kick.

Takefusa Kubo (Japan) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Goal! Japan extend their lead to 2-0 through Takefusa Kubo. Hiroki Ito instrumental with a fine assist.

Japan have been awarded a corner by Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim.

Shuto Machino is replacing Ayase Ueda for the home team.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Saitama.

In Saitama, Kou Itakura (Japan) misses the target with a header.

Japan have been awarded a corner by Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim.

Husain Abdulkarim is on a sub for Ali Madan for Bahrain.

Japan's Takefusa Kubo is on target but unsuccessful.

Japan have a dangerous throw-in.

Can Bahrain get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Japan's half?

The away team have replaced Hamad Al Shamsan with Vincent Ani Emmanuel. This is the second substitution made today by Dragan Talajic.

Bahrain push forward at Saitama Stadium 2002 and Abdulla Al-Khulasi gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Japan defence.

In Saitama a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Throw-in for Bahrain close to the penalty box.

Throw-in for Bahrain in the half of Japan.

Japan awarded a throw-in in their own half.

The home team have replaced Kaoru Mitoma with Keito Nakamura. This is the fourth substitution made today by Hajime Moriyasu.

Bahrain awarded a free kick in their own half.

Bahrain are whistled for offside.

Bahrain have a goal kick.

Japan are pushing forward but Daichi Kamada's finish is wide of the goal.

Bahrain have a dangerous throw-in.

Ball safe as Bahrain is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in for Bahrain in their own half.

Japan needs to be cautious. Bahrain have an attacking throw-in.

Bahrain's Mahdi Humaidan gets in a shot on goal at Saitama Stadium 2002. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Corner awarded to Bahrain.

Daichi Kamada puts the ball in the net and the home team now lead 1-0. That's a fine assist from Takefusa Kubo.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim signals a free kick to Bahrain in their own half.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim awards Bahrain a goal kick.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim signals a Japan throw-in in Bahrain's half.

Hajime Moriyasu is making the team's third substitution at Saitama Stadium 2002 with Junya Ito replacing Ritsu Doan.

Daichi Kamada is replacing Takumi Minamino for Japan at Saitama Stadium 2002.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Bahrain's half?

Throw-in Bahrain.

Bahrain make their first substitution with Mohamed Saad Marzooq Al Romaihi replacing Mahdi Abduljabbar Mahdi Darwish Hasan.

Bahrain to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

Free kick for Bahrain in their own half.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim signals a throw-in for Japan, close to Bahrain's area.

Ball goes out of play for a Bahrain goal kick.

Goal kick for Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002.

Japan drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim awards the away team a throw-in.

Ball safe as Bahrain is awarded a throw-in in their half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Saitama.

Can Bahrain get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Japan's half?

Japan awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Bahrain awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Bahrain in their own half.

Throw-in high up the field for Japan in Saitama.

Japan have a goal kick.

Bahrain are pushing forward but Mohamed Marhoon's finish is wide of the goal.

Japan push upfield but Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim quickly pulls them for offside.

Goal kick for Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002.

Hajime Moriyasu (Japan) is making a first substitution, with Ao Tanaka replacing Hidemasa Morita.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim blows to end the first-half.

Ball goes out of play for a Japan goal kick.

Free kick for Japan in the half of Bahrain.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim signals a Japan throw-in in Bahrain's half.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim awards Bahrain a goal kick.

Kaoru Mitoma of Japan gets in a strike, but is off target.

Free kick for Japan in the half of Bahrain.

Throw-in for Bahrain in the half of Japan.

Throw-in Bahrain.

Throw-in for Japan at Saitama Stadium 2002.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim signals a free kick to Bahrain in their own half.

Japan have been awarded a corner by Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim.

Corner awarded to Japan.

Bahrain to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim awards the home team a throw-in.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Saitama.

Can Japan capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Bahrain's half?

Free kick Bahrain.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim signals a free kick to Bahrain in their own half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Free kick for Bahrain in their own half.

Japan have a goal kick.

Bahrain's Kamil Al Aswad misses with an attempt on goal.

Mohamed Marhoon for Bahrain is back on the field again.

At Saitama Stadium 2002, Bahrain are penalized for being offside.

Wataru Endo is back on his feet again.

Attention is being given to Bahrain’s Mohamed Marhoon and play has been suspended briefly.

The match at Saitama Stadium 2002 has been interrupted briefly for a check on Wataru Endo, who is down injured.

Bahrain awarded a free kick in their own half.

In Saitama a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim signals a free kick to Bahrain in their own half.

Corner awarded to Japan.

Japan have been awarded a corner by Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim.

Amine Benaddi (Bahrain) gets a yellow card.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim signals a free kick to Japan.

Ball goes out of play for a Bahrain goal kick.

Throw-in for Japan close to the penalty box.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Bahrain's half?

Goal kick for Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002.

Japan have been awarded a corner by Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim.

Japan awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in Japan.

Bahrain to take a throw-in in Japan territory.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim awards Japan a goal kick.

Free kick for Bahrain in their own half.

Corner awarded to Japan.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim signals a Japan throw-in in Bahrain's half.

Ball safe as Bahrain is awarded a throw-in in their half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Saitama.

Bahrain are coming forward and Mahdi Abduljabbar Mahdi Darwish Hasan gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Bahrain are in shooting range from this free kick.

Throw-in for Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Jassim awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Japan in the half of Bahrain.

Throw-in for Bahrain in their own half.

Bahrain awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Japan scores 3.5 goals when playing at home and Bahrain scores 2 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Japan and Bahrain is 0.8.

Average number of goals in meetings between Japan and Bahrain is 2.6.

Japan scores 2.2 goals in a match against Bahrain and Bahrain scores 0.4 goals against Japan (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Japan won 4, Bahrain won 1, 0 draws.

Japan have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Bahrain (in all competitions).

Japan's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Bahrain's.

In World Cup Qualification AFC, Japan has better performance than Bahrain.

When Bahrain is down 1-0 away, they win 100% of their matches.

When Japan is down 0-1 home, they win 0% of their matches.

When Bahrain leads 0-1 away, they win in 75% of their matches.

When Japan leads 1-0 at home, they win in 100% of their matches.

On their last meeting Japan won by 5 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Japan.

Japan wins 80% of halftimes, Bahrain wins 26%.

Japan wins 1st half in 80% of their matches, Bahrain in 26% of their matches.

Bahrain have scored at least one goal for 6 consecutive matches.

Japan have scored at least one goal for 29 consecutive matches.

When playing away, Bahrain have not conceded a goal so far this season.

When playing at home, Japan have not lost to Bahrain in their last 3 encounters.

Bahrain haven't won any of their last 4 games against Japan.

Bahrain have lost none of their last 6 away matches.

Japan haven't lost in any of their last 11 home matches.

Japan haven't lost in their last 10 games.

Did you know that Japan scores 27% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

During the last 10 meetings, Japan have won 8 times, there have been 0 draws while Bahrain have won 2 times. The goal difference is 17-5 in favour of Japan.

The most common result of matches between Japan and Bahrain is 1-0. 4 matches have ended with this result.