Japan Women vs Fiji Women: match preview on 4 September 2026

Japan Women face Fiji in a friendly where both sides enter with identical records in their last five matches—one victory, four defeats—but Japan's attack has been more active, and their opponents have been of higher calibre.

Japan and Fiji have each taken three points from five games, scoring 87 and 73 respectively, while conceding 177 and 162. Japan's sole win came at home against Spain in September 2025; Fiji's came away to Wales in September 2025. Neither side has found consistency since.

Japan's matches have produced more movement. Fiji average 14.6 scored and 32.4 conceded. Neither side keeps clean sheets. Japan's attack has found the net more often, even if it has also been punished heavily. Fiji's defence has been similarly porous, particularly in the 65-7 defeat to Canada.

There is no head-to-head record between these two sides. This is a first encounter. The friendly status removes competitive pressure, but both teams have World Cup experience behind them—Japan at a higher level than Fiji, based on the opposition faced.

Japan's slightly higher goal output and experience against stronger opponents gives them the edge. Fiji's win over Wales showed they can compete, but their 7-65 loss to Canada reveals vulnerability. Japan's 19-62 defeat to New Zealand is steeper, yet they have also beaten Spain at home. The numbers suggest Japan win narrowly.

A draw suits the visitors if they can control the tempo and limit Japan's attacking outlets. Given how both sides have conceded, a high-scoring draw is possible. Fiji's main threat is their ability to exploit Japan's defensive disorganisation, which has been present in most of their losses.