23rd November 2022 – 14:00, Khalifa International Stadium, Doha
Germany will face Japan in their premier match in the World Cup 2022 group stage. The European team aims for a confident start to the campaign, while the Asian runners-up seek a surprise in this game.
Germany Preview & Team News
Germany has picked up a draw and a win from their two previous games against Japan, both of which produced over 2.5 goals. Die Mannschaft head into the game as the favorite and have won two of their last four matches in all competitions, including a 5-2 win over Italy in the Nations League. There is no doubt that Germany is one of the best football teams in the world, but their recent results haven’t been as great as we are used to seeing from them. After all, the team failed to get out of their group at the World Cup in Russia, lost to England in the Euro 2020 Round of 16, and, in the meantime, finished third in their group in the UEFA Nations League, behind Italy and Hungary. Nevertheless, Hansi Flick’s side wants to go far in this competition.
Japan Preview & Team News
Japan has scored 11 goals in their last five matches and looks like a real threat going forward, and we expect the underdogs to test the German defense. After failing to qualify for the World Cup until 1998, Japan has qualified for each World Cup since then, so this will be their seventh appearance on the biggest football stage. The team also established itself as one of the best in Asia, having won the Asian Cup four times, more than any other team. Obviously, Japan’s chances in a group with two European giants such as Germany and Spain, are not that high, but this is a solid team with some interesting guys that play in Europe. The Samurai don’t want to surrender without a fight, and they will try to avoid defeat here.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Germany has a nicely-packed team which shouldn’t have many problems against Japan. We believe they will meet expectations and possibly book a comfortable win. That’s why we will dip into the Asian Handicap market.
Goals Market Prediction
Their two head-to-head clashes were pretty efficient, going over a 2.5 margin. It should be an interesting clash, and the crowd should see at least three goals in total at Khalifa International Stadium.
Germany vs Japan
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