On Sunday, we see two giants face off as Spain play Germany. There are four games in Groups E and F next for the Big Match Predictor. You can find key info on form, players and World Cup history below!
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Group E: Japan vs Costa Rica (27/11, 12pm SAST)
Japan:
- Japan are placed 24th in the FIFA World Rankings. After their win against Germany on Wednesday, their form reads: WWDLW.
- Key men Takumi Minamino and Takehiro Tomiyasu were only substitutes in the last match and could start here.
- Japan have kept five clean sheets in their last seven matches. They allowed 26 shots and 3.09 expected goals against Germany, though.
- Five of Japan's last six World Cup matches have seen both teams on target.
Costa Rica:
- Costa Rica are the lowest-ranked team in the group (31st in the world). Their 7-0 loss to Spain means their last five results are: WDWWL
- That defeat to Spain saw them manage zero shots from 18% possession.
- Coach Luis Fernando Suarez could ring changes to the starting XI. Veteran attacker Bryan Ruiz is set for a recall.
- Los Ticos are winless in seven World Cup matches, failing to score in five of those.
Predicted Result: Japan WIN. The Samurai Blues can take a big step towards qualification with a victory.
Recommended Scoreline Options: 2-1 or 2-0.
Group F: Belgium vs Morocco (27/11, 3pm SAST)
Belgium:
- Belgium are placed 2nd in the FIFA World Rankings. Their recent from is: WWLLW.
- The Red Devils were largely outplayed against Canada as their opponents produced 22 shots and 2.63 expected goals.
- Key striker Romelu Lukaku is out injured. Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne created four chances against Canada and will provide service to forward Michy Batshuayi.
- Belgium have won seven of their last eight World Cup matches, finishing third in Russia in 2018.
Morocco:
- Morocco sit 22nd in the world rankings and are in strong form: WWDWD.
- Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech had two shots in Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Croatia. Paris Saint-Germain's Achraf Hakimi made three tackles in a strong display. Both are key for this match.
- The Atlas Lions have been beaten just twice in 40 matches and have not conceded in their last five.
- Morocco have won just once in their last 11 matches in the FIFA World Cup.
Predicted Result: DRAW. Morocco are capable of taking a point against an ageing Belgium team.
Recommended Scoreline Options: 1-1 or 0-0
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Group F: Croatia vs Canada (27/11, 6pm SAST)
Croatia:
- Croatia are placed 12th in the FIFA rankings. Their form is impressive: WWWWD.
- Despite a midfield featuring Real Madrid's Luka Modric and Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic, the Chequereds managed only five shots in their 0-0 draw with Morocco.
- Croatia are a hard team to beat. Their last 17 matches have brought just one loss.
- Hrvatska have been beaten just once in their last eight fixtures at the FIFA World Cup, the 2018 defeat in the final to France.
Canada:
- The Maple Leafs are Group F's lowest-ranked team (41st). Their last five matches went: WLDWL.
- In Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Belgium, Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies missed a penalty.
- Key striker Jonathan David (Lille) had seven shots in the loss to Belgium, with four of those blocked. His side outshot Belgium 22-9, but he needs to be more clinical in this one.
- Canada have lost all four of their previous FIFA World Cup matches.
Predicted Result: Croatia WIN. Canada were excellent against Belgium but may not be able to repeat that four days later.
Recommended Scoreline Options: 2-0 or 2-1
Group E: Spain vs Germany (27/11, 9pm)
Spain:
- Spain are the 7th-ranked side in world football coming into the World Cup. They have been in fine form for a while, with their last five reading: WLWWW.
- Barcelona's Pedri was outstanding in Spain's 7-0 win over Costa Rica. Ferran Torres scored a brace, including a penalty.
- Spain had 82% possession against Costa Rica, not allowing their opponents a single shot in the match.
- Luis Enrique's side are six World Cup matches without losing in regulation time: three wins and three draws.
Germany:
- Germany sit 11th in the FIFA World Rankings. Their form over the last five matches is: WLDWL.
- Die Mannschaft lost 2-1 to Japan in their first match of this tournament. They created 3.09 expected goals from 26 shots but couldn't take their chances.
- Jamal Musiala had three shots and two chances created vs Japan and the 19-year-old should start again.
- Germany's defeat to Japan was just their second in 17 matches. A win for Japan and a loss to Spain would see Germany eliminated at the group stage, as they were in 2018.
Predicted Result: Spain WIN. Germany look unbalanced and could be eliminated with a loss if Japan beat Costa Rica.
Recommended Scoreline Options: 2-1 or 3-1
