Spain and Germany will compete in the central match of the second round of the group stage of the 2022 World Cup. Will the Germans stay in the fight for the playoffs?
Spain
A victory in the reporting meeting will ensure that the Spanish national team reaches the playoffs. Such pleasant prospects appeared after the successful match of the first round of the group stage, in which the Spaniards left no chance for Costa Rica, striking seven effective blows and not missing a single time. Moreover, Costa Rica did not strike a single blow towards the opponent's goal. This victory was the fifth for Spain in the last six matches, and as for defeats, it is only one in the twelve previous games.
Germany
If Spain is one step away from an early exit to the playoffs, then Germany is one step away from relegation from the tournament. In the first round, the Germans sensationally lost to Japan with a score of 1-2, and this despite the fact that they went to the break with an advantage in the score. It's hard to say what happened to Germany, because it turned out to be better in almost all components, but the Japanese were able to squeeze two goals out of a small number of acute episodes. Now Germany needs to achieve two victorias in order to reach 1/8 for sure, otherwise departure is very likely.
Statistics and figures:
- Spain defeated Costa Rica in the last match (7-0);
- Germany lost in the first round to Japan (1-2);
- Germany has beaten Spain in one game out of the last seven.
Forecast
Germany will only be satisfied with a victory, so I suggest we play it safe and bet that it will not lose. The duel with Japan was a failure only by the score, and the quality of football was quite high, so Germany can at least draw with Spain.
