Costa Rica vs Germany
FIFA World Cup
Group E
1st December 2022
Al Bayt Stadium
Preview
After the defeats in the first game, both teams can still qualify for the round of 16. After the initial defeat against Japan, Germany was able to come back with a strong draw against Spain. A clear win against Costa Rica was needed because the goal difference is simply huge. The pressure on Gündogan, Müller, Havertz and Co. is big at home and another elimination from the group would be a kind of a catastrophe for Germany. Costa Rica, on the other hand, managed to get a surprise win against Japan and are back in the fight for the round of 16 tickets. But against Germany, it will take a lot of luck and skill in a direct duel. Can the Ticos cause a sensation? Or will Germany bring in a routine victory and qualify for the round of 16? The answer will follow on Thursday!
Costa Rica
Costa Rica traveled to Qatar with only 3 players from European leagues. The rest of the squad mainly earns their living at home or in the USA. Despite the great debacle against Spain, they were able to win against Spain and left the chance for the round of 16 in the last group game open. However, it will be very difficult against Germany. With a market value of €5 million, Keylor Navas is the most valuable and by far the most famous player in the Costa Rica squad. The total market value of the team is currently only 18.75 million euros. Costa Rica is currently 31st in the FIFA World Ranking.
Germany
The four-time world champion came to Qatar with high hopes and is down to just one point after two games. A win against Costa Rica is enough and you still have a good chance of reaching the round of 16. But it will require a good and focused performance from all players. There seems to be a good mix of experienced players like Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller and younger players like Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala. Germany is currently 11th in the FIFA world rankings and has a total market value of 885.50 million euros.
Costa Rica vs Germany: Odds
Under 3.5 goals @ 2.08 odds.
Asian handicap – 1st half: +1.25 Costa Rica @ 1.78 odds.
