France and Germany play each other in first quarterfinal encounter of FIFA World Cup 2014.
Mesut Ozil of Germany
These teams have played each other in 25 occasions and France lead the head to head tally with 11 wins against Germany’s 8 victories. 6 matches between the sides have ended in a draw. However, Germany leads in goals department with 42 goals which is one more than France’s 42.
France were winners of Group E after they accumulated seven points from their three matches. They defeated Honduras by 3-0 in the inaugural match and followed it up with an emphatic 5-2 victory over Switzerland. France ended their group stage run with a goalless draw against Ecuador. They then advanced to knockout stage to face Nigeria, who were runners up of Group F. France beat Nigeria by 2-0 after two late goals meant they advanced to the quarterfinals.
Germany, like France topped their group with seven points. They were in Group G along with Portugal, Ghana and USA. They beat Portugal by 4-0 in their first game and then drew 2-2 against Ghana in the following match. They ended their group stage run with a 1-0 victory over USA. Thomas Muller scored four goals in three games. They then met Algeria in the quarters who advanced as runners up of Group H. Germany labored hard as they beat the African team 2-1 in additional extra time after the game ended goalless in regular time period.
Team News:
Mamadou Sakho might be fit to start after missing the match against Nigeria through injury. Anoine Griezmann as lively in the previous match and could replace under par Olivier Giroud in the lineup.
Mats Hummels was benched in the previous match but should replace Musatfi in the heart of defense for this match. Andre Schurrle might be awarded with a start after a brilliant display in expense of Mario Gotze.
Probable Starting Lineup:
France:
Formation: 4-3-3
Hugo Lloris: Mathieu Debuchy, Mamdou Sakho, Lorient Koscienly, Patrice Evra: Yohan Cabaye, Paul Pogba, Blaise Matuidi: Antoine Griezmann, Kareme Benzema, Mathieu Valbuena
Germany:
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Manuel Neuer: Jerome Boateng, Mats Hummels, Per Mertesacker, Benedikt Howedes: Phillip Lahm, Toni Kroos: Mesut Ozil, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Andre Schurrle: Thomas Muller
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