FIFA World Cup 2022 Predictions
Title: 2022 World Cup Group Stage Qualification Analysis – Group E
FIFA Qatar : It can be called one of the most competitive groups in this World Cup, namely Spain, Germany, Japan and Costa Rica. This group is two strong, one ordinary and one weak. How do you say this? In any international football competition, Spain and Germany are both European powers, which is almost an accepted fact.
Japan and Costa Rica are actually similar in the FIFA world rankings. If you want to advance, in addition to defeating each other, you have to face Spain and Germany, which is obviously very challenging.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Predictions
Spain: We give you the Tiki-taka Special
Chance of Advance: ★★★★
Currently the Spain National Football Team ranked #7 in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking. Back in 2018, after Russia defeated Spain in the Semi-Quarter Final. After that, Spain began to rebuild the Spain National Football Team.
Tiki-taka; a short passing and movement, working the ball through various channels, and maintaining possession tactics. This style of tactic is primarily associated with the Spain National Football Team.
This is a tactic that can easily create opportunities for players to goal. If there is no accident, the Spain National Football Team is a team that is very likely to advance.
Key Player: Sergio Busquets
Sergio Busquets, age 34, now plays as Defensive Midfield for FC Barcelona. Last season, Busquets represented Barcelona in 49 starts, also playing 137 games for the Spain National Football Team.
Busquets has participated in 3 World Cups and UEFA European Football Championship. Busquets also won the World Cup for Spain in 2010 and the UEFA European Football Championship in 2012. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is the soul of the team.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Predictions
Germany: Tough defense drives offense
Chance of Advance: ★★★★
German National Football Team; a well-known football superpower. The German National Football Team, ranked #12 in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, has won 4 World Cup Golden Trophies, but was eliminated in the group stage of the previous World Cup.
It is indeed a shame. However, this year’s German National Football Team will surely be the first team to advance to the Semi-Quarter Final. Hansi Flick; the new coach, took over, widely used The 4-2-3-1 formation, playing with tough defense and high pressure.
Key Player: Thomas Müller
Thomas Müller, age 32 now plays as Second Striker for Bayern Munich. Thomas Müller started 44 games last season and had as many as 22 assists. He had the most assists in the Bundesliga last season, and also helped the Bayern Munich win 10 consecutive league titles and the DFL-Supercup.
More importantly, Thomas Müller won the World Cup in 2014 and also the World Cup Golden Boot in the 2010 World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Predictions
Japan: The Samurai
Chance of Advance: ★★★
The Japan National Football Team is currently ranked #23 in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking. The Japan National Football Team has two weaknesses. One is faced by a massive build player, and another is a skilled player.
Here comes the fun part, German players are all massive build players, and it is even more difficult to compare with Spain in terms of skills. Obviously, this time, Japan’s National Football Team has met the two natural enemies. Good luck to Japan.
Key Player: Daichi Kamada
Daichi Kamada, age 26 now plays as Attacking Midfield for Eintracht Frankfurt. Daichi Kamada helped Eintracht Frankfurt win the UEL (UEFA Europa League) last season and was the second most valuable player in the team.
Last season, he played 32 times and started 23 times, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists. In last season’s UEL (UEFA Europa League) final, Daichi Kamada scored a key shot to help Eintracht Frankfurt to claim the championship.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Predictions
Costa Rica: Star Goalkeeper to save the day
Chance of Advance: ★★
Costa Rica; ranked #31 in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking. Costa Rica National Football Team qualified the group stage only by winning the play-offs. This is the 6th time the Costa Rica National Football Team entered the World Cup.
The player’s overall performance is mediocre, far less than the other three teams. But even so, it is not so easy to eliminate Costa Rica, beside their goalkeeper is Keylor Navas.
Key Player: Keylor Navas
Keylor Navas, age 35 now plays as Goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain. Navas, played 162 times for Real Madrid CF and conceded 0.98 goals per game, including 52 clean sheets.
After helping Paris Saint-Germain to win 6 championships, it is not easy to break his goal. This will be the 3rd time Keylor Navas has entered the World Cup.
