Fifa: Germany vs Spain, who will win

The 2022 World Cup shows the battle between the two biggest teams in Europe as Germany and the Spanish team in the Group E match at Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday.

Germany needed to bounce back from a good result against Spain after their unexpected opener.

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Spain cruised to a 7-0 win over a goalless Costa Rican side.

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Spain won 6-0 in their last match against Germany in the 2020 Nations League.

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Germany, ranked 10th in the world by FIFA, have won just two of their last nine matches in all competitions.

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Head coach Hansi Flick has admitted his side are under "pressure" ahead of a tough game in Spain on Sunday.

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This heavy game seems to be falling in Spain, but Germany still have a talented team and will play with their backs against the wall.

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The two teams are now tied and could draw this weekend.

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Prediction: Spain 1-1 Germany

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