Free 2022 World Cup Pick: Costa Rica vs. Germany Preview
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World Cup 2022: Costa Rica vs. Germany Gambling Preview
Date: Thursday, December 1, 2022
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Venue: Al Bayt Stadium
2022 World Cup Money Line Odds: Germany -900| Costa Rica +1700 | Draw
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2022 World Cup Spread Betting Odds: Germany -2 (-125) | Costa Rica +2 (+215)
2022 World Cup Betting Total: 3½ (+104)
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In the final match day in Group E Costa Rica and Germany clash and both teams can still advance to the last 16.
Germany are a massive betting favorite posted at -900 with Costa Rica at +700 and a draw at +800 with a total of 3.5 goals.
Costa Rica got over being drubbed 7-0 by Spain in their opening match with a 1-0 win in their last match facing Japan, who shocked Germany in their opener.
Costa Rica Recent Form: WDLWLW
Germany Recent Form: WDLWLD
Los Ticos are in third place in the group and will advance to the knockout stage if they beat Germany or play to a draw with them and if Spain beats Japan.
Germany is, surprisingly, sitting in the basement of Group E with only one point.
They can still advance to the knockout stage but they must win and get some help.
- Germany wins and Spain beats Japan
- Germany wins by at least 2 goals if Japan and Spain play to a draw
- Germany wins by at least five goals if Japan beats Spain
Germany
Germany has only scored two goals over two matches and played to a 1-1 draw in their last match despite losing the time of possession battle 64% to 36%. It has been pretty obvious that the Germans have lacked a big-time finisher.
However, Niclas Füllkrug was a substitute in the last match and scored a goal and he may replace Thomas Müller in the starting 11.
The Germans must press on the attack, as they need a win to advance. They also know they need to pour on the goals if Spain and Japan draw or Japan wins.
Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry, and Ilkay Gündogan have to get it done up front and the team may start Leroy Sane, who came back from injury last game out, and was a substitute.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica will be without a key player in this match, as DF Francisco Calvo got a second yellow card in the last match and is suspended.
DF Keysher Fuller scored the lone goal in the last match against Japan but it is worrisome that Costa Rica has not gotten good play up front. Anthony Contreras, Joel Campbell, and Gerson Torres started up front in the last match and did not pressure the Japan goal much, which is why they were all substituted.
In the 1-0 win over Japan Los Ticos lost the time of possession battle and only took four shots while Japan had 13.
Costa Rica will advance out of the group with a draw and if Spain beats Japan.
Spain is a massive favorite over Japan, so look for Los Ticos to play a defensive match like they did very well in their last one.
Free Costa Rica vs. Germany Prediction
Germany will dominate the time of possession and while Costa Rica played great defense in their last match, they will not be able to thwart the German attack.
I have a strong opinion that Los Ticos will struggle to find openings to score, and for the second time in the tournament, they will be handed a clean sheet. Germany will win 3-0 and hope Spain can beat Japan.
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