Germany – Japan : Preview & Prediction
Germany and Japan measure forces at the Khalifa International Stadium in a World Cup (Group Stage) encounter. There is no recent record of direct clashes between the two teams, who have not played a match in the last 3 years. The last time they met was on 30-05-2006, in a match that ended with the final result: Germany (2-2) Japan.
Germany plays its first match in this edition of the World Cup with the intention of getting a positive result. The team comes into this encounter after a victory with Oman by (0-1). Germany won 4, drew 5 and lost 1 of its last 10 matches played for all competitions. Defensive solidity has not been its strong point, as it has conceded goals in 8 of its last 10 games, but its attack has scored with regularity, as it has scored goals in 9 of its last 10 games. In 15 games, it has conceded the first goal 4 times and only managed 1 turnover on the scoreboard. There are 1 outstanding periods in the last 20 matches played in all competitions: it has conceded 7 of its 19 goals between the minutes (61′-75′).
Germany comes to this World Cup with the great goal of regaining the image of super champion, since in 2018 they were last in their group, behind Sweden, Mexico and South Korea. It should be noted that the Germans have 4 titles in this competition: 1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014. The German team usually operates in a tactical system in 4-3-3, favoring a more offensive style of play, attacking through the side corridors. In this design, the three men who will have a more offensive mission are Jonas Hofmann, Leroy Sané and Youssoufa Moukoko. Coach Hansi Flick will not be able to count on Thomas Müller, a player with some physical problems, for this match.
With great expectation and ambition, Japan makes its debut in this edition of the World Cup, hoping to achieve a positive result. The team arrives in this match after a defeat against Canada by (1-2). In the last 10 matches played in all competitions, Japan won 5, tied 3 and lost 2. Their attack has been scoring regularly, as they have scored goals in 7 out of the last 10 matches.
Japan is undoubtedly one of the great powers of Asian soccer, however, they have yet to put up great showings when it comes to World Championships. The Japanese team fell into one of the toughest groups in the competition and will need to surprise the world to advance from the group stage. Japan will be able to operate in a 4-3-3, and should adopt a slightly more defensive posture, considering that they face a very complicated opponent. In this design, the three men who will have the mission to occupy a more advanced zone in the field are Ritsu Doan, Takefusa Kubo and Takuma Asano. All players are available for this game.
Germany – Japan : Betting Tips
OVER 3.5 GOALS Odds: 2.25
