World Cup holders Germany require a win against Sweden after Joachim Low’s side commenced the protection of their title in deplorable design.
Germany’s guard was all adrift as Mexico anchored a stun 1-0 prevail upon the title holders, and Die Nationalmannschaft could be out of the competition if comes about conflict with them on matchday two of the gathering.
Sweden, however, are not in Russia to simply make up the numbers, and will be sure of taking the diversion to Germany in the wake of fixing a 1-0 prevail upon South Korea to mutually lead the gathering with Mexico.
OVERVIEW
- Safeguarding champions Germany influenced a repulsive begin to their offer to win consecutive World Cups with a stun to crush by Mexico in their opening Group F amusement.
- Hirving Lozano’s first-half objective in Moscow was conclusive, with Low unmoved by Germany’s feebleness in guard. They were uniquely disconnected and should stay away from thrashing to guarantee they don’t go out in the gathering stages out of the blue since 1938.
- Conversely, Sweden denoted their first appearance in the World Cup for a long time by beating South Korea on account of a punishment from Andreas Granqvist. At 33, the commander turned into the most seasoned player to score on his World Cup make a big appearance since Martin Palermo, who was 36 when he scored for Argentina in 2010.
- They defeated a 60-year dry spell too in light of the fact that they hadn’t won their first match at a World Cup since 1958, when the competition was held in their own terrace.
- From that point forward, Sweden have fit the bill for seven World Cups – achieving Russia by crushing Italy 1-0 out of a two-legged play-off, in the wake of beating the Netherlands to second place in their qualifying gathering.
- Triumph on Saturday will send them through to the knockout stages out of the blue since 2006.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
- Germany are unbeaten in their last 11 games against Sweden (W6 D5), with the Scandinavians’ last win coming 40 years ago in April 1978 (3-1).
- The two most recent matches between these sides have produced a total of 16 goals with 4-4 draw in Germany in October 2012 before Sweden lost 5-3 at home in qualifying for the 2014 World Cup.
- Germany have won three of their four World Cup games against Sweden (in 1934, 74 and 2006), with their only defeat cominhg in 1958 when Sweden as host nation reached the final.
- Sweden’s only previous competitive win against Germany came in the 1958 World Cup ( D3 L8), with their other 11 victories against them coming in friendlies.
- Germany lost their opening match against Mexico, only the second time they’d lost their opener at a World Cup, also losing against Algeria in 1982. However, they reached the final of the competition that year.
TEAM COMPARISON AND HISTORY
PREDICTION
Germany were so disrespectful and inefficient against Mexico. They have to win this game otherwise qualification is out of their hands. They could be going home. However, when German teams need a result, they step up. Germany will win the group and Mexico will secure second place by beating Sweden in its final group stage match.
PROBABLE LINE-UP
Germany’s predicted line-up against Sweden
Sweden’s predicted line-up against Germany
PLAYING XI
Germany: Manuel Neuer; Joshua Kimmich, Jerome Boateng, Nicklas Sule, Jonas Hector; Ilkay Gundogan, Toni Kroos; Thomas Muller, Mesut Ozil, Marco Reus; Mario Gomez
Sweden : Robin Olsen; Mikael Lustig, Viktor Lindelof, Andreas Granqvist, Ludwig Augustinsson; Viktor Claesson, Sebastian Larsson, Albin Ekdal, Emil Forsberg; Marcus Berg, Ola Toivonen