Japan and China PR will be looking to get off to a good start in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualifying process when they face each other on Thursday.
The pair have been placed in a tough qualifying group which includes the likes of Australia and Saudi Arabia, but Japan in particular will be confident of progression.
Japan came through the second round group stage with maximum points from their six games, while China edged through their group after pipping Thailand to second spot behind South Korea.
Japan v China PR has not been selected for TV coverage in the UK but the match will be available to watch live via our Sports Live Streaming service.
Japan v China PR will be played at the Saitama Stadium in Japan and kick-off is at 11:35 BST on Thursday 5th September 2024.
The two sides last met in the East Asian Cup in July 2022, when China secured a goalless draw away from home.
That draw ended a run of four consecutive Japan victories against China.
Japan are unbeaten in their last 15 games against China, a run which stretches back to March 1998.
Japan wins | 16 |
Draws | 9 |
China PR wins | 15 |