Spain vs Germany – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2022 FIFA World Cup
THE FACTS
When is Spain vs Germany on and what time does it start? Spain vs Germany will take place on Sunday 27th November, 2022 – 19:00 (UK)
Where is Spain vs Germany taking place? Spain vs Germany will take place at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar
Where can I get tickets for Spain vs Germany? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Spain vs Germany
What channel is Spain vs Germany on in the UK? Spain vs Germany will be televised live on BBC
Where can I stream Spain vs Germany in the UK? Spain vs Germany can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
THE LOWDOWN
SPAIN
- Spain were ruthless as they ran riot against Costa Rica in their opening game at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and that eye-catching performance has left many pundits salivating at their prospects in this tournament.
- Luis Enrique’s side were excellent as they notched seven times and having dominated that game, they will take some beating if they can replicate that performance but there may still be some tweaks to the starting XI here as they look to deal with the threats posed by Germany.
GERMANY
- Germany’s participation in the FWC could well be over at the conclusion of this game after they suffered a shock loss to Japan in their opening encounter, making it likely that they need a result from this game with Spain to remain in the tournament.
- The Germans blew a one-goal lead in that clash as they were punished for failing to kill the game off and with Leroy Sane remaining an injury doubt, the changes to the side for this contest may be limited.
THE TEAM NEWS
SPAIN
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Simon; Carvajal, P. Torres, Laporte, Alba; Gavi, Busquets, Pedri; F. Torres, Asensio, Olmo
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
GERMANY
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Kehrer, Rudiger, Schlotterbeck, Raum; Kimmich, Gundogan; Gnabry, Muller, Musiala; Havertz
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Leroy Sane (Injured)
THE KEY STATS
- Spain have lost only one of their last seven international matches against Germany (W4 D2)
- Spain have lost only four of their last 27 World Cup group stage matches (W17 D6)
- Spain have won their opening two matches in a World Cup final competition on three previous occasions (1950, 2002 and 2006)
- Spain have only failed to score in one of their last 14 World Cup matches
- Spain have only failed to score in one of their last 20 World Cup matches against European opposition
- Spain have not conceded more than one goal in any of their last seven international matches against Germany
- Spain’s first goal in the 7-0 victory against Costa Rica was their 100th goal in FIFA World Cup history
- Against Costa Rica, Spain’s Gavi became the third youngest player at 18 years and 110 days to score in FIFA World Cup history behind Brazil’s Pelé (17 years and 239 days, v Wales in 1958) and Mexico’s Manuel Rosas (18 years and 93 days, v Argentina in 1930)
- Germany have lost only three of their last 20 World Cup group stage matches against European opposition (W10 D7)
- Germany have won seven of their last ten World Cup matches against European opposition (L3). One of the three defeats was against Spain in the 2010 semi-finals
- Defeat for Germany would see them lose three successive World Cup matches for the first time ever
- Germany have never lost their opening two matches in a World Cup final competition
- Germany have lost three of their last four World Cup matches (W1)
- Against Japan, Youssoufa Moukoko became the youngest ever player to play for Germany in the FIFA World Cup at 18 years and 3 days and the eighth youngest overall
THE PREDICTION
Spain produced arguably the standout display of the first round of group matches at the 2022 FIFA World Cup as they blitzed Costa Rica with a stunning performance. The Spaniards dictated proceedings from the off and they look like the team to beat based on that effort but they will not want to be complacent ahead of this big clash with Germany. A loss for the Germans will be a disaster here having already suffered defeat to Japan in their opening contest with their hopes of making the knockout stages hanging by a thread. They are good enough to respond here but Spain’s quality will worry them and Luis Enrique’s side are worth backing to claim another victory.
TIP: SPAIN TO WIN
