Germany vs Japan Prediction: The four-time World Cup champions will play against an Asian giant in their first match of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Four-time World Cup champions Germany will play Japan on November 23 to begin their FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign in Qatar. Germany have no intention of looking back on their performance in Russia 2018 as they prepare to begin their 2022 campaign against Japan.
Only one of Japan's last eight World Cup games has ended in a win, but a win over Colombia in their tournament opener in Russia was enough to advance to the round of 16 for the last time.
Observation
This will be Hansi Flick's first major competition as Germany manager, and he will want to make sure his team makes a lasting impression. Die Mannschaft haven't exactly dazzled with their efforts in 2022, as Flick's squad have managed only two wins in nine games.
Despite appearing in seven consecutive finals and having plenty of experience on the international stage, Hajime Moriyasu's side have consistently failed to advance past the first round at World Cups, a historic trend Japan would look to buck this time around. The Samurai Blue have reached the Round of 16 seven times in their total of 22 appearances in the FIFA World Cup.
teams
Germany
Germany have a dismal record of just two wins in their last eight matches, which hasn't helped the confidence of the Germans. If Germany wins the tournament in Qatar, it could tie Brazil for the most World Cup wins at five, as fellow four-time champions Italy are not competing. However, if recent results are any indication, overcoming a group that includes Spain, Japan and Costa Rica won't be easy.
Japan
In its six World Cup appearances since 1998, Japan has a pattern of losing in the group stage before making it to the round of 16. But, qualifying with 15 wins out of 18 and a record 58 goals is certainly encouraging for Japan.
face to face
The four-time World Cup champions have never faced Japan in a competitive match, but it shouldn't be too surprising to hear that they have won both of their previous encounters, Germany winning 3–0 in a friendly in 2004. and drew 2–2 in another exhibition game two years later.
Key Players
Since making his World Cup debut in 2010, Thomas Müller has been the star player for Germany in recent tournaments, scoring 10 goals and six assists in 16 appearances. But, Mueller may not be a lock to start, while the focus will be on the youngest ever participant at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the most promising young German prospect since Jamal Musiala's rise to fame at Bayern.
Despite being named in Japan's preliminary squad until Brazil 2014, Takumi Minamino is set to make his World Cup debut. With 10 goals and four assists, Minamino was a key player for Japan during qualifying. He would like to continue this form during the final.
date, time and place
The Germany vs Japan match will be played on November 23 at 6:30 PM (IST) at the Khalifa International Stadium, Doha.
live-streaming details
The Germany vs Japan match will be broadcast live on Sports18 and Sports18 HD TV channels in India and both Jio Cinema's app and website will offer free live streaming of the event.
forecast
For Germany the first match would mean business as they would not risk facing Spain to go through to the next round. Expect 3-0 in favor of the German team despite Japan's good performance.
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