- Germany are four-time World Cup winners.
- Japan have reached every World Cup since missing out on USA 1994.
- These two nations have not met since a 2-2 tie back in 2006.
Germany gets their 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament up and running with a Group E fixture against Japan at Al Rayyan’s impressive Khalifa International Stadium this Wednesday.
With Spain to come on matchday two, the Germans will be looking for maximum points here. We check out the hectic Germany soccer schedule and look at the Japan World Cup odds in this in-depth betting preview.
Germany vs. Japan Odds Breakdown
As always before a major tournament, Germany were right up there with the favorites heading to Qatar. They are in fine fettle under the excellent Hansi Flick, and the Germans will be looking to get their World Cup schedule off to a winning start in Qatar on Wednesday. Germany are priced at just -222 to get the victory over Japan.
The Japanese can beat any nation in world soccer on their day, and Hajime Moriyasu’s side will fancy their chances of causing an upset.
The best Japan World Cup odds for a shock win in game one are +650, while the draw is currently priced at +333.
Keep reading our Germany vs Japan betting prediction for the best odds, tips, and Qatar 2022 predictions.
Germany vs. Japan
- 2022 FIFA World Cup
- Khalifa International Stadium
- Wednesday, 22 Nov 2022, 11:00 AM EDT
- How to watch: Fox Sports
Germany
Germany failed to get out of the group in Russia four years ago, winning one and losing two of their three group games.
Will the Germans Pick Up Three Points from Game One?
It was the first time they had not reached the knockout stages of a World Cup in the modern era. The Germans were then knocked out of UEFA Euro 2020 by England in the Round of 16 last year.
Life after Joachim Low was always going to be interesting for the Germans, but the experienced Flick has done a fine job up until now.
Since losing to eventual runners-up England at the Euros, Die Mannschaft have suffered just one loss. They signed off for Qatar with a 1-0 friendly win over Oman in Muscat last week.
European Rivals
European rivals Germany and Spain look set to battle it out for top spot in the group. After their opening games on Wednesday, the Germans and Spaniards clash in a mouth-watering matchup in Al Khor on the weekend.
Germany Against Costa Rica
Germany’s group, World Cup schedule, ends on December 1st when they face Costa Rica at Al Bayt Stadium.
Before a ball was kicked in anger in Qatar, Germany were among the bookies’ favorites to go all the way. They may not be quite the team they once were, but Nationalelf remains Europe’s most successful nation in World Cup history and are not to be underestimated.
Germany will be looking to put a big three points on the board on Wednesday before turning their attention to Spain. Below you will find our Germany vs Japan betting prediction and World Cup odds.
Germany Projected Lineup
- Manuel Neuer
- David Raum
- Antonio Rudiger
- Niklas Sule
- Thilo Kehrer
- Ilkay Gundogan
- Joshua Kimmich
- Leroy Sane
- Jamal Musiala
- Serge Gnabry
- Kai Havertz
Germany Injuries
- Thomas Muller
- Lukas Klostermann
- Niclas Fullkrug
- Marc-Andre Ter Stegen
Japan
Japan are back on the grandest stage of international soccer for a seventh successive World Cup.
Japanese to Come Up Short in Al Rayyan?
They have had several memorable World Cup moments throughout the years, reaching the Round of 16 in 2002, 2010, and 2018.
Four years ago in Russia, Japan were knocked out by European side Belgium in the last 16 and finished 15th overall.
There are many nations that could be dark horses in Qatar, and Japan may well be one of them. They can beat anyone on their day and have been in good form of late.
Boss Moriyasu has an excellent squad of players to choose from, including the likes of Takehiro Tomiyasu, Takumi Minamino, and Daichi Kamada.
Top-two Spot in Group E
Beating either Spain or Germany to a top-two spot in Group E will no doubt take some doing.
However, if they can pick up a positive result against the Germans and beat Costa Rica in Al Rayyan in game two, the Japanese will still be in with a shout of reaching the knockout phase by the time they line up against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium next Thursday.
Many people’s Germany vs Japan betting prediction will be a comfortable win for the Germans, but Samurai Blue will have other ideas.
The Japan World Cup odds for a win are huge in this one, but can Moriyasu’s side cause an upset in Al Rayyan? Our Germany vs Japan betting prediction and picks are below.
Japan Projected Lineup
- Shuichi Gonda
- Yuto Nagatomo
- Maya Yoshida
- Takehiro Tomiyasu
- Miki Yamane
- Wataru Endo
- Takefusa Kubo
- Takumi Minamino
- Junya Ito
- Daichi Kamada
- Takuma Asano
Japan Injuries
- Kaoru Mitoma
- Hidemasa Morita
Germany vs. Japan Pick and Prediction
After a disappointing World Cup in Russia, Germany will be looking to put things right in Qatar four years on. Before a ball was kicked, the Germans were among the pre-tournament favorites.
You can get +1100 for Germany to lift the trophy at the time of writing. Japan are one of the most unpredictable teams in this World Cup.
They have vast experience at this level, and most of their players are playing in Europe’s best leagues. Have Moriyasu’s Samurai Blue got what it takes to shock the four-time World Cup winners?
Although we can see the Japanese more than playing their part in this fixture, our Germany vs Japan betting prediction has to be a German victory.
Have a punt on Germany to win and both teams to score at +210. Also, back over 2.5 goals at -150.
Soccer Pick: Germany (+210)
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