Japan vs Spain: FIFA World Cup 2022 Live| Kick off time, Live Streaming, When and where to watch Japan vs Spain Live score, Teams, Prediction, Online Channel
Japan vs Spain: Japan is in a must-win situation when they face Spain in their final Group E clash on Thursday at Khalifa International Stadium.
Match Details:
Teams: Japan vs Spain
Venue: Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar
Date: Friday 2nd December, 2022
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.jiocinema.com/
Preview:
Japan head into this after a 1-0 loss to Costa Rica in their previous Group E clash on Sunday.
This put Japan’s qualification hopes hanging by a thread as they missed out on the chance. They remain in 2nd place with 3 points but could be eliminated with a draw or loss.
The Samurai Blue would rue the missed chance of sealing qualification but must believe at the 2nd time of asking against a fine Spain team.
On the other hand, Spain remained top of the table with their 1-1 draw vs Germany on MD 2 last time out.
Morata scored the opener for Spain before Füllkrug equalized for Germany to ensure a share of the spoils.
The point keeps Spain in control of the group and another win seals their place in the Round of 16.
A superior goal difference is why they have more chances than the others to progress but mustn’t take Japan lightly. A classic is expected in this contest when the sides meet.
Form Guide:
Japan: LWLDW
Spain: DWWWL
Last Matches of both teams:
Japan 0-1 Costa Rica
Spain 1-1 Germany
Wednesday: Japan shock Germany, Spain smash Costa Rica.
Today: Japan lose to Costa Rica.
Group E is wide open 😧 pic.twitter.com/QnO9qAfDgl
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 27, 2022
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Japan vs Spain in India?
The match is live streamed on Jio Cinema App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sports18-1 HD.
Team News
Neither side has any concerns ahead of this important final Group E match.
2 – Álvaro Morata is the sixth player to score in consecutive games as a substitute in World Cup history (two goals), the first to do so for Spain 🇪🇸. Critical. pic.twitter.com/y2TAXydGdc
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) November 27, 2022
Japan possible 11:
Gonda, Yamane, Itakura, Yoshida, Nagatomo, Tanaka, Morita, Doan, Kamada, Kubo and Maeda
Spain possible 11:
Simon, Alba, Laporte, Torres, Carvajal, Pedri, Rodri, Koke, Olmo, Morata and Torres
Prediction: Japan 1-2 Spain
This could be a thriller given what’s at stake but we see Spain getting the win here,
Japan may well have to miss out on a spot in the World Cup after putting in a shoddy performance last time out.
Spain might be a tad difficult to get past given the quality and talent they possess.
Players to watch out for: Kubo, Doan, Pedri and Gavi.
