The teams will be updated after the final lineups are out.

Match details:

FIFA World Cup
Germany vs Japan
Venue: Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar
Date: 23rd November 2022
Time: 6:30 pm IST

Preview:

Germany and Japan will face each other in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 clash at Khalifa International Stadium, Doha. Germany participated in only one friendly match before the World Cup and edged past Oman 1-0. In their last six Nations League matches, they saw one win, one loss, and four draws. On the other hand, Japan did a brilliant job in the qualification rounds and finally are playing their 7th World Cup in a row. They played three friendly matches before the World Cup where they saw one win, one draw, and one loss as well. Germany have a better squad and will look to gain some confidence by registering a win in this enticing fixture.

Recent forms ( In all competitions):

Germany – DWLDW
Japan – DWWDL

Probable starting XI:

Germany

Neuer, Raum, Rudiger, Sule, Kehrer, Goretzka, Kimmich, Havertz, Musiala, Gnabry, Muller

Japan

Gonda, Nagatomo, Yoshida, Tomiyasu, Sakai, Shibasaki, Morita, Kubo, Kamada, Ito, Minamino

Top picks:

Serge Gnabry: The German professional plays as a winger or an attacking midfielder and has a good experience at the front. He has scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists in the league this season in 15 matches. He is known for off-the-ball movement, technical skills, pace, and his ability to score from tight angles. He has performed very well in recent years and has proved himself whenever his team wanted him to deliver. He is one of the stars of the team and will be looking for an outstanding performance here.

Thomas Muller: A versatile player, Muller plays as a midfielder or forward, and has been deployed in a variety of attacking roles. He is not just a goal-scorer but also a playmaker who has the ability to assist at almost an equal proportion. He has recorded 2 goals and 3 assists in the league this season. His consistency and ability to perform under pressure make him a great pick.

Captain and vice-captain options:

Serge Gnabry
Thomas Muller
Kai Havertz
Takumi Minamino

Fantasy team:

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