World Cup 2022 Spain vs Germany, Tips & Predictions

Spain and Germany meet for a crucial encounter on matchday two in World Cup 2022 Group E at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Kohr. Luis Enrique’s Spain Can end Germany’s World Cup adventure with a win and they are favourites to prevail according to the odds at 22bet. Read our betting tips for this heavyweight World Cup showdown below and make sure to read our detailed 22bet review to find out about their excellent odds, in-play hub and World Cup promos.

Spain and Germany have met on 25 previous occasions and La Roja won the last tussle between the teams 6-0 in November 2020.

• Spain conceded just five goals in eight matches during their World Cup qualification campaign.
• Germany slipped to a shock 2-1 loss on matchday one against Japan.
• Spain enjoyed the biggest matchday one victory when they hammered Costa Rica 7-0.

Germany have traditionally performed well at World Cup tournaments, though they looked more vulnerable than usual during their recent Nations League campaign where they managed to win just one of their six games and they carried their uncertain performances to Qatar, losing 2-1 to a motivated Japan side on matchday one. Spain took command of Group E with a fantastic 7-0 demolition job on Costa Rica and our first prediction tips Luis Enrique’s slick side to take advantage of the German’s current fragility.

Spain to Win – 37/25

Flying winger Ferran Torres scored twice in Spain’s crushing 7-0 win over Costa Rica on Wednesday and the Barcelona man has a blend of pace and technique that should trouble the German defence on Sunday. Torres is also Spain’s designated penalty taker, heightening his chances of adding to his early haul even further.

Anytime Goalscorer – Ferran Torres – 9/4

We complete our trio of World Cup betting tips by recommending a stake on both teams to score at the Al Bayt Stadium. With both teams holding excellent goal-scoring records, the quoted betting odds seem generous for that outcome. Spain have notched in each of their last 22 games while the Germans have registered in 18 of their last 20 assignments. Expect both to register again on Sunday.

Both Teams to Score – 4/7

Spain

Since winning the World Cup for the first time ever in 2010, Spain’s performances at the tournament have regressed and they have struggled to replace the stars from their golden generation. However, their 7-0 drubbing of Costa Rica suggested they could be among the front-runners in Qatar.

Key Players: Pedri, Gavi, Pau Torres

Team news: Spain still favour a 4-3-3 formation under Luis Enrique with Barcelona trio Sergio Busquets, Gavi and Pedri occupying the positions in midfield. That triumvirate was central to their success against Costa Rica.

Predicted Lineup: Simon - Azpilicueta, Rodri, Laporte, Alba - Gavi, Busquets Pedri - Torres, Morata, Olmo

Germany

Four-time winners Germany limped to an opening day loss to Japan and with their World Cup destiny in the balance, they will need to find a way to upset the odds against Spain on matchday two.

Key Players: Joshua Kimmich, Ilkay Gundogan, Jamal Musiala

Team news: Head Coach Hansi Flick could make some changes to his team after Germany's poor showing against Japan. Leon Goretzka, Jonas Hofmann and Nilklas Fullkrug will be among those pushing to start.

Predicted Lineup: Neuer - Sule, Rudiger, Schlotterbeck, Raum - Kimmich, Gundogan, Goretzka - Musiala, Muller, Gnabry

Germany’s lethargic display against Japan on matchday one was met with cutting criticism in their homeland and the pressure to perform against Spain could be too much to bear. In contrast, La Roja were tactically and technically superb in their 7-0 win over Costa Rica and our World Cup betting tip recommends siding with Luis Enrique’s side in this showpiece showdown.

Spain to Win