LiontipsJapan vs Costa Rica. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022 FIFA World Cup
Command Analysis
Japan national team confidently qualified for the World Cup for the 7th time in the history of the competition. They conceded only six goals in 18 qualifying matches and secured the ticket to Qatar. Before the start of the tournament, Hajime Moriyasu's men lost to Canada (1:2) in a friendly. They conceded the decisive goal on the 96th minute of the game.
Japan have a very tough group with two world champions (Spain and Germany) as opponents. But Japan shouldn't be underestimated - four years ago, the Blues made it to the knockouts and were very close to beating Belgium in the round of 16. They also had a fantastic start to the World Cup in Qatar - the Japanese team upset Germany (2:1) in the first game.
Endo has been ruled out of this game.
Costa Rica national team made it to the final stage of the World Cup by defeating New Zealand (1:0) in the intercontinental playoffs. But in the first game in Qatar, Luis Fernando Suarez'charges got thrashed by Spain (7:0). They conceded seven unanswered goals and didn't make a single shot on target or take any corners.
Despite such a terrible start, Costa Rica have a decent team. In Russia, Suarez' side finished on top of England, Italy, and Uruguay and made it into the quarterfinals. This time, however, the team has the lowest estimated chance (9.8%) of progressing to the last 16.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of Costa Rica's last 4 games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаDraw in one of the halves - no
In 3 of the last 6 games of Costa Rica, this bet won.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
In 3 of the last 5 games of Japan, this bet won.
СтавкаCorrect score 2:0
Japan has won the last 2 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
The Asian side is the favourite to win this game. Japan proved in their first World Cup match, that they have very serious interntions and will fight for the top-2 finish. Both sides will try to play carefully, so we expect no more than two goals here.
Our prediction — total under 2.5 goals
If Japan win tonight, they will have six points, which will give them a very good chance of qualifying for the playoffs. Costa Rica looked terrible in the first game, and we are not convinced they will be able to overcome the Blues. In the last two games between these teams, Japan came out on top.
Second bet — Japan to win by 2 goals
