Costa Rica take on Germany at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. In what has been a thrilling group to follow, all four teams still have a chance to qualify for the Round of 16. Costa Rica claimed a shock win against Japan on Sunday after losing their first game to Spain 7-0. They can reach the last 16 by defeating Germany and win the group if Spain draw with Japan. A draw for Luis Fernando Suarez’s side would also guarantee a spot in the next phase if Spain overcome Japan, but if the current group leaders are beaten then goal difference comes into play. With regards to Germany, Niclas Fullkrug’s strike late on could prove pivotal for their chances of making it through. They must now pick up three points to stay in contention. Victory over Costa Rica coupled with a win for Spain against Japan will see them qualify. A draw between Luis Enrique’s side and the Samurai Blue, or a win for Japan, would take the equation to goal difference.
Germany are offered as huge favourites for this one, with their odds not surpassing the 1.10 mark. Costa Rica on the contrary are offered at mammoth odds of 23.00, with the draw odds found at odds of 10.00
Who will win the Costa Rica vs Germany Football match?
The best predictions and winner betting odds for the match between Costa Rica and Germany of World Cup on 12/1/22 :
There is a probability of % ⭐ for Costa Rica to win this match against Germany ⚽ with odds of 27 found at Betwinner.
Betwinner ⭐ has the best odds for a draw prediction ⚽️ at 12.5 which implies a probability of %.
Currently, the best odds ⭐ for Germany to win the match are about 1.1 at Betobet. That means a probability of %.
Costa Rica vs Germany Form
Table
Teams
Pts
P
W
D
L
GD
3
Germany
4
3
1
1
1
1
4
Costa Rica
3
3
1
0
2
-8
Costa Rica and Germany Last Matches
Costa Rica Last matches
WDWWLW
Victories
3/6
(50%)
Draw
1/6
(17%)
Defeats
2/6
(33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Total goals
2.83
BTTS
17%
Goals scored
1
Goals conceded
1.83
Over 2.5
33%
Under 2.5
67%
27 Nov 2022
- World Cup
Japan
0 :
1
Costa Rica
23 Nov 2022
- World Cup
Spain
7 :
0
Costa Rica
23 Sep 2022
- International Friendlies
Korea Republic
2 :
2
Costa Rica
14 Jun 2022
- World Cup
Costa Rica
1 :
0
New Zealand
5 Jun 2022
- CONCACAF Nations League
Costa Rica
2 :
0
Martinique
2 Jun 2022
- CONCACAF Nations League
Panama
2 :
0
Costa Rica
Germany Last matches
WLDWLD
Victories
2/6
(33%)
Draw
2/6
(33%)
Defeats
2/6
(33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Total goals
3.33
BTTS
67%
Goals scored
1.83
Goals conceded
1.5
Over 2.5
50%
Under 2.5
50%
27 Nov 2022
- World Cup
Spain
1 :
1
Germany
23 Nov 2022
- World Cup
Germany
1 :
2
Japan
16 Nov 2022
- International Friendlies
Oman
0 :
1
Germany
26 Sep 2022
- UEFA Nations League
England
3 :
3
Germany
23 Sep 2022
- UEFA Nations League
Germany
0 :
1
Hungary
14 Jun 2022
- UEFA Nations League
Germany
5 :
2
Italy
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Costa Rica - Germany: Form Analysis
What an important win could that prove to be for Costa Rica. Keysher Fuller’s glorious strike cut down Japan’s hopes of qualification with a game to spare, putting the Central American side right into contention. Costa Rica might have been second best in the first half of their encounter, yet they managed to expertly stop the majority of Japanese attacks, then finding the perfect moment to strike when the Samurai Blue were looking for the winner. They have now won five of their last seven games, losing just two in fifteen. They have also faced Germany once in 2006, losing that game 4-2. As far as Hansi Flick’s side is concerned, things looked precarious after Alvaro Morata broke the deadlock after coming on in the competition of the hour mark. However, Germany fought back, and after some missed chances by Sane and Musiala, broke the deadlock, courtesy of a clinical finish by Fullkrug. While the Germans are still in it with a shout, their form was not the best possible before entering the tournament, and they starkly confirmed this in their opening two games. They have now won just two of their last ten international games, astoundingly failing to score more than once in eight of those.
For Costa Rica, fans in Santiago were most likely waking up on Sunday morning to Keysher Fuller’s heroics, which kept their World Cup dream very much alive. Besides his match winning moment and the quality of players such as winger Benette, experience was also a key reason why Costa Rica managed to hold their own against an in form Japan side, with stalwart Joel Campbell in particular showcasing this. Niclas Fullkrug was the man of the hour for Germany, after salvaging his side’s qualification chances and giving them an invaluable lifeline late on. The German forward’s journey to the elite is even more incredible, having played in the Bundesliga 2. division last year yet topping the Bundesliga charts this season and making his international debut just days before the World Cup. Jamal Musiala was also impressive throughout, being the key orchestrator of German attacks, and the future ahead of him looks bright.
Costa Rica - Germany Key Points
Six of Germany’s last seven away games have seen both teams score
Germany have scored in twenty of their last twenty-three away games
Costa Rica’s last three games in the World Cup finals have seen twelve goals scored
Germany have not kept a clean sheet in each of their last nine international games
Costa Rica have scored in twelve of their last fifteen games
In what should be a hugely entertaining last round in Group E, both teams can still qualify, which will make them push for a qualification defining win. Germany are fair favourites and can claim a victory to rescue their World Cup hopes. However, they have been unreliable at the back of late, and backing the Over 3.5 goals line is the best way into this encounter, especially taking into account that goal difference scenarios can enter the permutations at various stages of the game.
Costa Rica vs Germany - Other Interesting Predictions
Germany -1 First Half Asian Handicap
Despite their win against Japan, Costa Rica were shocking in their opener against Spain, proving their inability to respond when continuously pressed by a high quality attacking line. Spain were 3-0 up at the break and backing Germany to be more than a goal up by half time is a value side bet.
Niklas Fullkrug to score anytime
The presence of an old school prolific centre forward might just be what Germany need, if one goes back to the golden days of Miroslav Klose. Fullkrug seems to embody that role, while he has scored Germany’s only tournament goal in open play. Backing him to score once again is a great alternative pick.
Costa Rica vs Germany match : Frequently asked questions
Costa Rica are joint second with three points and will go through to the next round with a win or a draw under certain conditions. Germany need the win to go through, needing Spain to also beat Japan or draw with them and go through on goal difference.
The venue for this fixture between Costa Rica and Germany will be the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.
The match between Germany and Costa Rica will be played at 7 pm UK time and 10 pm local time.
Costa Rica vs Germany will be available to watch on ITV and on ITVX for all UK viewers.
The late kick-off time for the Costa Rica vs Germany match should come to the players' benefit in this one, with clear skies and 20 degrees expected here.
The French referee Stephanie Frappart will be in charge of the Germany vs Costa Rica match. History will be made as this will be the first time in a match at the World Cup finals that the referee is female.
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