India vs Germany, Match 2: Preview, predicted lineups, head-to-head, match prediction, and live streaming details
India will be disappointed after putting on an underwhelming performance in the first match of the India vs Germany bilateral hockey series. The contest at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi was clinched convincingly by Germany who won the match 2-0.
The hosts will want to roar back in the second and final match of the series on October 24. With hockey returning to the national capital after 10 years, India would love to end the series on a high by leveling it 1-1. However, it will not be easy to stage a comeback against a very strong opponent.
The bench strength of Germany is such that they are competing without their star players Gonzalo Peillat and Christopher Rühr. The Paris Olympics silver medalists are flying high at the moment and will pose yet another tough challenge come match 2.
If India wants to win the game, it is crucial for their core players to perform. The likes of Harmanpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh and Manpreet Singh must bring their best game to the fore. Though they looked a bit off-color in the first match, each of those players possesses enough pedigree to put the loss behind and perform.
Here are all the details for Match 2 of the India vs Germany bilateral hockey series.
India vs Germany, Match 2: Predicted Lineups
India
Krishan Bahadur Pathak (GK), Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Sumit, Jarmanpreet Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Nilakanta Sharma Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh.
Germany
Joshua Onyekwue Nnaji (Goalkeeper), Lukas Windfeder, Teo Hinrichs, Tom Grambusch, Thies Prinz, Martin Zwicker, Luca Wolff,Henrick Mertgens, Florian Sperling, Malte Hellwig, Niklas Bosserhoff.
India vs Germany, Match 2: Head-to-head
India and Germany have competed against each other on 108 occasions in total. The Germans have so far asserted a significant dominance by winning 55 matches. India have won 26 games in total while 27 matches between the two sides have ended in draws.
India vs Germany, Match 2: Match Prediction
Match 2 of the bilateral series will be an important fixture for the Indian team. They are up against a relatively lesser German side and will be expected to win at least one game in the series. However, the pressure will also be on India as they will be desperate to avoid a whitewash.
For the Germans, they have nothing much to lose in the second match of the series. Having won the first clash, they would be riding high on confidence and would back themselves to maintain the momentum.
However, they still will need to be wary of a very talented Indian side and should not want to take them lightly.
Prediction: India to win
India vs Germany, Match 2: Live streaming details
Match 2 of the India vs Germany bilateral series will be broadcast live on DD Sports from 3 PM IST on Thursday, October 24. Fans can also stream the match on the Fancode website and application. Viewers will need to purchase a pass of Rs 25 to watch the matches online.