Malaysia and Japan have played 3 matches against each other in the Hockey World Cup. These meetings have taken place across 3 editions of the tournament, giving both teams a significant history at the competition. In their 3 encounters, Malaysia have recorded 2 wins, while Japan have won 1 match. The remaining 0 draws ended level. This overall record provides a quick view of how closely matched the teams have been whenever they met at the Hockey World Cup. Fans can use the head-to-head record to understand the historical advantage between Malaysia and Japan before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.
Malaysia have the better Hockey World Cup head-to-head record between the two teams. Out of 3 meetings, Malaysia have won 2 matches, while Japan have recorded 1 victory. The teams have also played 0 draws. This gives Malaysia a win rate of approximately 67% in their Hockey World Cup meetings. The difference in wins shows which side has historically had more success in this particular fixture. However, the overall record only reflects previous meetings and does not determine the result of a future match. The complete results below provide more detail on when these victories and draws took place.
The first Hockey World Cup meeting between Malaysia and Japan took place in 1973. The match ended 0-1 in favour of Japan. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, Malaysia and Japan have met 3 times in the tournament, producing 2 wins for Malaysia, 1 win for Japan, and 0 draws. The first-match information provides historical context for understanding how this rivalry has developed across different editions of the Hockey World Cup.
The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between Malaysia and Japan was played on 28 Jan 2023 during the 2023 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 3-2 win for Malaysia. This latest meeting is important because it represents the most recent result in the teams' Hockey World Cup head-to-head record. Before this match, the teams had recorded 1 win for Malaysia, 1 win for Japan, and 0 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest Malaysia-vs-Japan-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.
Across their 3 meetings, Malaysia have scored 4 goals, while Japan have scored 3 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 7 goals, producing an average of 2.3 goals per match. Malaysia have scored more goals overall, with a goal difference of 1. These figures provide another way to compare the teams beyond wins and losses. The goal record also shows whether their previous meetings have generally produced high-scoring or closely contested matches. The detailed results table above can be used to identify the highest-scoring meeting and the biggest winning margin in their Hockey World Cup history.
The complete Hockey World Cup match history between Malaysia and Japan includes 3 meetings from 1973 to 2023. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. Malaysia have won 2 matches, Japan have won 1, while 0 draws have ended level. Reviewing the results chronologically helps fans understand how the head-to-head record has changed over time. It also highlights the teams' most recent meeting, their biggest victory and any periods when one side dominated the fixture.
The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between Malaysia and Japan came when Japan defeated Malaysia 1-0 in 1973. The match produced a winning margin of 1 goal, making it the largest margin recorded between the two teams in the tournament. The result is part of a wider head-to-head record covering 3 meetings. Japan have recorded 1 victory overall, while Malaysia have won 2 matches. This section highlights the most dominant result between the two sides and provides additional context beyond their overall win-loss record.