Gameday in Doha for the round 1 of the group E between Germany & Japan.

Germany will be without Leroy Sané.

On their side Japan will have Morita who is doubtful according to last press conference, he isn't at 100%. Mitoma & Endo are back.

Germany qualified for the WC with the rank 1 in front of North Macedonia & Romania with 9 wins & 1 loss for 36 goals scored & 4 goals conceded.

Japan on their side qualified for the WC with the rank 2 behind Saudi Arabia & in front of Australia with 7 wins, 1 draw & 2 losses for 12 goals scored & 4 goals conceded.

I'm not too fan about Germany for this World Cup but for this game I still expect them to win. They didn't show that much good things in Nations League.

Germany will be able to scout easily Japan because a lot of players are playing in Germany so they will get a good knowledge of their opponent. I expect Germany to go with a 4-3-2-1 with in front Muller. Behind Musiala, Hofmann & Gnabry. Defensive midfield with Kimmich & Gundogan.

Japan is used to play with a 4-2-3-1 but I expect them to change it for a 4-3-3 for this game with Ao Tanaka, Endo & Morita if he is fit. Behind we will see Tomiyasu & Yoshida as center backs with Sakai & Nagatomo on the wings. As GK there is some chance to see Daniel Schmidt and not Gonda. In front it's where it's hard to expect the players who will start because they have great talented players. I expect it to be Ito on the right, Kubo on the left & Minamino.

I expect 2-0 or 3-1.