Chile U-17 vs Japan U-17: Preview, H2H, Stats

A crucial contest in the lower half of the World International Friendlies table takes place at - on 16 March 2026, where Chile U-17 host Japan U-17. Kickoff is scheduled for 20:00 CET. With both sides currently battling near the relegation zone, this fixture could play an important role in the survival race.

Chile U-17 have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.

Meanwhile, Japan U-17 are under pressure after a string of poor results. This could start to affect confidence within the squad.

Japan U-17 form remains fairly steady regardless of location.

Chile U-17 are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.

However, Japan U-17 have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.

There is little difference in Japan U-17's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.

Chile U-17 regularly feature in high-scoring games. Chances tend to be created at both ends.

Similarly, Japan U-17 have often featured in open games with several goals. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.

There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Japan U-17.

Chile U-17 have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.

In contrast, Japan U-17 have shown mixed attacking reliability lately. They will need more consistency in the final third.

Japan U-17's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.