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Spain commenced their FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign with a dominant seven goal victory over Costa Rica and are scheduled to face Germany, who were defeated by Japan in their Group E opener, in their next fixture on Sunday night. The Group E fixture between heavyweights Spain and Germany will take place at the Al Bayt Stadium.
While Spain were eliminated in the Round of 16 in penalties against hosts Russia in the 2018 World Cup, Germany were knocked out of the tournament after finishing at the bottom of their group. Spain are the favourites to win the game against Germany considering their performances in the opening matches in Qatar.
Spain vs Germany: Match Preview
Head-To-Head:
- Both the teams have faced each other 25 times and Germany maintain a slight edge over the Red Fury with nine victories while Spain have eight victories.
- In their previous meeting at the UEFA Nations League 2020, Spain defeated Germany 6-0.
Top Players:
- Spain include Alvaro Morata, Sergio Busquets, Ansu Fati, Pedri, Gavi as their top players.
- Germany include Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller, Ikay Gundogan, Serge Gnabry, Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rudiger as their top players.
Predicted halftime scores: (Spain 3-2 Germany)
- 1st Half: 2-0
- 2nd Half: 1-2
Spain vs Germany: Betting Odds (FT)
Handicap (Spread): 0.5 points (Spain -0.5)
Over/Under: 2.5 (Over)
Prediction: Spain 3-2 Germany
Money Line:
- Spain have +135 odds to pick up the win, while Germany are listed at +205 to claim victory.
- The draw between Spain and Germany has been listed at +270 odds.
Handicap (Spread):
- Spain scored a total of 15 goals in 8 matches while Germany scored a total of 36 goals in 10 matches at the UEFA World Cup qualifiers.
- From their opponents in the qualifiers, Spain conceded five goals while Germany conceded four goals.
- Germany (+0.5) are placed on -190 odds while Spain (-0.5) have -143 odds.
Over/Under:
- The full-time score has been set to 2.5 goals. Over -140, Under -105.
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