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Germany
hopes to pick up its first points of the 2018 World Cup on Saturday
when it faces Sweden in the final match of the day. The reigning champs
failed to impress in the opener, losing 1-0 to Mexico, and anything but a
win here will greatly complicate things. As for Sweden, a win could see
them book a spot in the next round.
The
teams enter the match is pretty good shape, but Germany is dealing with
a problem at the back. Mats Hummels has a minor neck injury and isn't
expected to play in this contest.
Here's how you can watch the match and more. And be sure to return half an hour before kickoff for our live blog of the game:
How to watch
How to watch
When: Sunday at 2 p.m. ET
Where: Stadion Fisht
TV: FOX and Telemundo
Stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Follow: CBS Sports App
Prediction
Where: Stadion Fisht
TV: FOX and Telemundo
Stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Follow: CBS Sports App
Prediction
Germany
looks like the team we all expected, dominating from start to finish
and moving into second place on goal differential. Germany 2, Sweden 0.
Preview
Germany,
after a shocking loss in their tournament opener against Mexico, will
look to get back to winning ways when they face Sweden in their second
World Cup Group F clash on Saturday. An early German exit from the World
Cup seemed unthinkable, but that could now be the grim reality if they
fail to get the better of Sweden this weekend. Still, at least they know
exactly where the danger is coming from. The main creative threat in
Janne Andersson's principally solid, unspectacular side lies in the
shape of Emil Forsberg, one of the most talented wide attackers in
Europe. "I'm a big fan of Emil Forsberg, he's a great player," said
Germany defender Mats Hummels on Thursday when asked if anyone in the
Scandinavians' side could make it into the World Cup holders' line-up.
Bayern Munich defender Hummels and his international teammates are well placed to comment on Forsberg's ability.
The
26-year-old has come to Russia on the back of two outstanding seasons
in the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig, and on Saturday evening, at the Fisht
Stadium by the Black Sea, he will come up against a German side
featuring his club colleague Timo Werner.
The
Germans came early to Sochi to acclimatise to the heat as they look to
stave off talk of a crisis following their 1-0 defeat to Mexico, with
which they began their trophy defence.
In
contrast, the Swedes -- who stunned Italy in a play-off to qualify --
travel down the coast from their peaceful base in the resort of
Gelendzhik in rather more buoyant mood after beating South Korea 1-0.
If
Mexico beat the Koreans earlier on Saturday, a draw for Sweden against
the Germans would probably condemn Joachim Loew's side to an early exit
in Group F -- Sweden could then play against the Mexicans in their final
game knowing a point would take them both through.
The Germans have work to do after a disjointed opening performance.
Worryingly,
they were especially exposed at full-back, with Joshua Kimmich posted
missing time and again on the right. Mexico's goal came from their
left-winger Hirving Lozano.
Forsberg,
who has been linked with a big-money move to the Premier League, did
not stand out against South Korea as Sweden won thanks to an Andreas
Granqvist penalty.
So he may feel he has something to prove against Germany.
"We
don't play as Mexico play, we are not the same type of players," was
captain Granqvist's assessment of the game. He said the team needed to
stay solid, as they did in qualifying matches, especially against Italy
and France.
For
Germany, a core remains from the last meetings between these teams,
memorable contests in the qualifiers for the last World Cup: Germany won
5-3 in Stockholm after throwing away a four-goal lead to draw 4-4 in
Berlin.
So will their extra experience make the difference in Sochi?
"Maybe it's a good thing for us, but it's not a guarantee, it's not anything we can rely on," insisted Hummels.