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Spain vs Costa Rica Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
by Ioannis | in World Cup Predictions
Luis Enrique’s Spain commence their World Cup exploits in the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. They will be part of a tricky group also containing heavyweights Germany and always dangerous Japan. Spain are blessed to be entering this tournament with one of the most balanced squads of the competition. The overhaul that took place after consecutive disappointments in the 2014 and 2018 editions seems to be in its final stages, with Las Furias Rojas impressing in the 2021 European Championship, narrowly losing to eventual holders Italy in the semi-finals. Costa Rica needed a huge play-off win against New Zealand to progress, yet the task of replicating their 2014 success seems like a tall one, especially taking into account their over reliance on veteran players and the lack of an exciting young crop to support them.
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The Best Betting Odds for Spain v Costa Rica Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.13 | 9 | 17 |
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1.18 | 7.75 | 19 |
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1.17 | 8.99 | 16.2 |
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1.17 | 8.99 | 16.2 |
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1.16 | 8.25 | 17 |
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1.13 | 8.2 | 23 |
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1.13 | 8.2 | 23 |
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1.17 | 8.99 | 16.2 |
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1.16 | 7.5 | 21.34 |
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1.15 | 8 | 15 |
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1.13 | 8.5 | 23 |
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1.16 | 8.7 | 16 |
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1.18 | 7.3 | 19 |
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Spain are in impressive form and as a result, they are massive favourites to kick off their tournament with a victory. Spain’s win can be found at average odds of 1.19, while Costa Rica’s double chance can be found at 5.00. While such short odds can always be tricky at a World Cup, Costa Rica does not make a convincing enough case for backing them in this one.
Spain vs Costa Rica Form
Spain and Costa Rica's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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4
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3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -8 |
Spain and Costa Rica Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Nov 2022 - International Friendlies
27 Sep 2022 - UEFA Nations League
24 Sep 2022 - UEFA Nations League
12 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
9 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
5 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Sep 2022 - UEFA Nations League
12 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
2 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
29 Mar 2022 - International Friendlies
26 Mar 2022 - International Friendlies
14 Nov 2021 - World Cup
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Nov 2022 - International Friendlies
27 Sep 2022 - UEFA Nations League
9 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
5 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
11 Nov 2021 - World Cup
6 Oct 2021 - UEFA Nations League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Sep 2022 - International Friendlies
14 Jun 2022 - World Cup
5 Jun 2022 - CONCACAF Nations League
2 Jun 2022 - CONCACAF Nations League
30 Mar 2022 - World Cup
27 Mar 2022 - World Cup
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jun 2022 - World Cup
5 Jun 2022 - CONCACAF Nations League
30 Mar 2022 - World Cup
24 Mar 2022 - World Cup
27 Jan 2022 - World Cup
16 Nov 2021 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Sep 2022 - International Friendlies
2 Jun 2022 - CONCACAF Nations League
27 Mar 2022 - World Cup
2 Feb 2022 - World Cup
30 Jan 2022 - World Cup
12 Nov 2021 - World Cup
Spain vs Costa Rica Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
11 Nov 2017 - International Friendlies
Spain - Costa Rica: Form Analysis
La Roja are blessed with both a star-shudded roster and impressive form. Their latest victory against Jordan as part of their mini training camp in Amman was their eighth in their last eleven internationals, with a defeat to Switzerland being the only loss in that run. The Spanish side have also regained their defensive solidity, which was their trademark attribute during the golden period of 2008-2012. More specifically, they have kept three clean sheets in their last five games, conceding just three goals in the process. On the downside, omissions of key players such as the likes of De Gea and Sergio Ramos have augmented criticism towards Luis Enrique, yet it is important to point out that the Spanish manager has guided his side to a Final 4 appearance in each of his last three tournaments (two Nations Leagues and the Euro 2021). Costa Rica will be entering the fixture with a significant lack of pre tournament football, given that the team’s last preparation friendly had to be cancelled due to the unwillingness of the Iraqi authorities to honour the “no stamp” passport policy to the Costa Rican players. On the upside, they have been in stellar form in the lead up to the Qatar mega event. They are unbeaten in their last five, conceding a single defeat in their last thirteen international encounters. A solid defensive backline has evidently contributed to the Costa Ricans’ resoluteness, with the Central American side keeping their goal intact in eight of their last twelve matchups. They have however failed to beat Spain in any of their previous three meetings, losing two of those and conceding nine goals in the process.
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Spain against Costa Rica Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 1 - 2 - 3
Formation : 5 - 4 - 1
Spain & Costa Rica Squad Analysis
Spain’s key strength lies in the golden generation that Luis Enrique has been cultivating for so long. Pedri and Gavi, the two Barcelona teammates have each claimed the two latest Kopa Trophy awards and are the team’s present as well as future. Add to that the immense experience of Sergio Busquets and it is fair to say that Spain possess one of the meanest midfield lines of the tournament. While Enrique’s choice to leave out in form keeper De Gea was heavily scrutinised, Unai Simon is more than a reliable alternative, having proven himself at the Euro, while Brighton’s Robert Sanchez is an extremely skilled deputy. For Costa Rica, the presence of usual stalwarts will be the core of this team yet there are a few household names who could make an impression. Most notably, Sunderland’s talented winger Benette has stolen the show in the Championship this season, while his goalscoring abilities were also evident courtesy of his brace against South Korea in the September friendlies.
Most goals and assists
Spain
Costa Rica
A. Morata
(3 Goals)
J. Campbell
(1 Goals)
,
K. Fuller
(1 Goals)
,
Y. Tejeda
(1 Goals)
J. Alba
(2 Assists)
Y. Tejeda
(1 Assists)
Spain - Costa Rica Key Points
- Spain have won four of their last five games
- Spain have lost just one of their last eleven internationals
- Spain have scored in each of their last twenty-one games
- Costa Rica are winless in their last six World Cup games
- Costa Rica have failed to score more than once in six of their last nine competitive games
- Costa Rica have never won a game against Spain in their previous three meetings
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Our Spain vs Costa Rica Prediction
Can Costa Rica repeat the heroics of the 2014 World Cup? While the country’s fans should be arriving in large numbers to support their effort, they are admittedly a step below recent tournaments in terms of player quality. While they have been in great form, Spain have built one of the tournament’s most balanced squads over the course of the last couple of years and should be able to record a valuable opening victory in their World Cup exploits. Back the Spaniards to be in the driver’s seat at half-time.
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