Spain vs. Germany Betting Tips: Ferran Torres and Joshua Kimmich the picks in blockbuster clash
The most anticipated game of the group stage is here, where Group E powerhouses Spain and Germany lock horns.
The last game on Sunday, 19:00 kick off on BBC One, you will not want to miss this one.
Spain started their 2022 World Cup in supreme fashion with their biggest ever World Cup victory with a 7-0 thrashing of Costa Rica, not conceding one shot.
Surprisingly this is their first win in an opening game of a World Cup since 2006 when they brushed aside Ukraine in a 4-0 victory.
After such a dominant display with Luis Enrique's side in full flow, relentless pressing and ball retention, traits they will be looking to replicate against a strong German side on Sunday.
It's unlikely Enrique will make changes after their opening game, with Rodri likely to partner Laporte again in the centre of defence, Busquets anchoring the midfield.
A stunning 2-1 defeat to Japan has put Germany's World Cup dreams on the line, a defeat here could see a repeat of their shock 2018 World Cup group exit if Japan avoid defeat against Costa Rica in the early kick off.
In defeat to Japan, Germany racked up a huge 3.3 xG (expected goals), the most ever recorded from a losing side in the World Cup since 1966.
After a disappointing result on matchday one, Hansi Flick may decide to make changes, although not a huge host of talent in replacement.
Bayern Munich forward, Leroy Sane, didn’t feature against Japan, but could make an impact in the forward areas if gifted a start against Spain on Sunday.
Spain vs Germany Tips
A fairly short price here on Joshua Kimmich but given the circumstances and his shot data, I think it's generous.
For Bayern Munich this season in the Bundesliga, he has registered 18 shots in just 14 starts, having a shot in all but one match.
When it comes to the national side, he still fancies himself from range, having eight shots in six Nations League matches, and 11 shots in eight World Cup qualifiers.
With a shocking defeat to Japan earlier in match day one where Kimmich had four long range efforts and Spain running riot against group minnows Costa Rica, a draw here would almost be the nail in the coffin when it comes to Hansi Flick's side making the knockouts.
If Japan dispatch of Costa Rica, Germany will be desperate for all three points, so I expect relentlessness from the Germans, although that can come with consequences against a side as good in possession as Spain.
An exceptional display against Costa Rica in matchday one saw Spain put seven goals past the group minnows.
Ferran Torres managed to get on the score sheet twice that game, including stepping up for the penalty in the 31st minute, a huge bonus when punting the goalscorer market.
With Germany desperate for a win, we could see an open game.
The last time these two sides met, Ferran Torres ran riot in a 6-0 Nations League victory, bagging himself a hat-trick from the same wide right position.
That day he registered seven shots, four of which were on target. If this game goes as expected, we could see some goals in this battle between European giants, with Torres 23/10 to score anytime.