Japan and Spain will compete in the match of the third round of the group stage of the 2022 World Cup. Who will take the first place in Group E?
Japan
If the Japanese national team does not get out of the group, it will have only itself to blame. In the first round, she managed to create a sensation and achieve a strong-willed victory over Germany (2-1), and in the next match she could not overcome the more modest Costa Rica, having been defeated with a result of 0-1. The Japanese played the first number, often threatening the opponent's goal, especially after the break, but faced serious problems in the final phase.
Spain
In the final round of the group stage, Spain will be satisfied with a draw, which will bring a ticket to the 1/8 finals. Such pleasant prospects appeared after four points scored in the previous two matches. At first, the Spaniards did not notice the resistance from Costa Rica, winning with a score of 7-0, and then they were close to victory over Germany, but after scoring a goal they went on the defensive, for which they were punished - the final 1:1.
Statistics and figures:
- Japan has a win and a loss;
- Spain has a win and a draw;
- The teams met once, in a friendly match - Spain won 1-0.
Forecast
Spain is good, but there are problems in defense. Japan scored twice against Germany, and in the game against Costa Rica did not distinguish itself, but created many chances. I think that in the reporting game she will be able to score at least once.
