FIFA World Cup 2022 – Spain vs Germany, Group e, match preview, predicted lineups
Four-time world champions Germany take on one-time champion Spain on Sunday in Group E in FIFA World Cup 2022 as the tournament moves ahead. Spain go into this game as the favourites.
Kick-off : 10:00 PM (Local)
Venue : Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor
Germany are in extreme position at the moment given their shocking opening day loss to Japan 1-2. They must now take on rivals Spain in what could be a potentially World Cup defining game.
Die Mannschaft will need to be best in the terms of defending at the back with no sort of giveaways and be threatening as normal up front.
Boss Hansi Flick will use a 4-2-3-1 system on Sunday.
On the other hand, the Spanish are in a comfortable position after their routing of Central Americans Costa Rica 7-0 in their opening game. They will look to get the job done against Germany.
La Roja have a solid defence at the back and they will look to keep it simple while be as ever attacking in front.
Boss Luis Enrique will deploy an attacking 4-3-3 system on Sunday.
Team news and possible lineups
Spain are likely to keep the same playing XI as in the previous game.
As for Germany, Leroy Sane is a doubt.
Germany XI : Neuer, N. Sule, Rudiger, Schlotterbeck, Raum, Kimmich, Gundogan, Gnabry, Muller, Musiala, Havertz.
Spain XI : Simon, C. Azpilicueta, Rodri, A. Laporte, J. Alba, Pedri, Busquets, Gavi, F. Torres, Asensio, Olmo.
Prediction
It will be a tough game for Germany but I think Spain can play freely and cause trouble to the Germans. Probably Germany will be on the brink of elimination. A 4-1 victory for Spain.
