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The Germany vs Sweden stats tab covers World Cup, Group Stage - 2 on 23 Jun 2018. It compares 8 available match stats from this fixture, including shots, possession, corners, fouls and cards when those numbers are available. These stats help explain the pattern of the game beyond the scoreline.

Shots on target: Germany 6, Sweden 5; Shots off target: Germany 5, Sweden 1; Possession: Germany 75%, Sweden 25%; Corner kicks: Germany 8, Sweden 3; Fouls: Germany 12, Sweden 13; Yellow cards: Germany 2, Sweden 2. These are the quickest comparison points for checking attacking threat, control of the ball and match discipline.

Germany led shots on target, 6 to 5 over Sweden, Germany had more possession, 75% to 25% over Sweden, and Germany led corner kicks, 8 to 3 over Sweden. Read together with the timeline, those numbers show which team created more direct pressure and which side spent more of the game controlling territory or possession.

Sweden committed more fouls, 13 to 12 over Germany. Fouls and cards add useful context because a team can lead the attacking numbers while still being disrupted by stoppages, bookings or defensive pressure.