Costa Rica take on Germany in the World Cup 2022 group stages. Here we have everything you need to know about the fixture.
This is a crucial fixture for both sides, who are both still in contention of advancing to the World Cup knockout stages, but it depends on some variables in the other fixture. Costa Rica and Germany sit third and fourth respectively in the group, so they’ll be rooting for a Spain win in the other fixture in the hopes they can sneak in ahead of Japan.
It’s remarkable that Germany are even in this predicament in the first place, boasting players such as Joshua Kimmich, Manuel Neuer and so many more, they should really be looking at winning the whole thing!
But that being said, this is where they find themselves – so let’s see how it plays out, shall we? Here’s everything you need to know about the fixture.
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Date
Costa Rica and Germany will play each other on Thursday 1st December 2022. The match will kick off at 7 PM GMT.
How to Watch
For those wanting to watch the game, they can do so via Freeview channel ITV. This game will be on ITV One.
Live Stream
People will be happy to hear that the game is also available to live stream for those who do not have access to a TV. ITV have a live streaming service called ITV X and you can live stream the match once you have created an account on the website.
Team News
Costa Rica will be without Francisco Calvo as the centre-half finds himself suspended after receiving two yellow cards in the previous two fixtures.
As for Germany, Leon Goretzka and Timo Kehrer both have slight knocks and are doubtful to participate.
Predicted Lineups
Predicted Costa Rica XI: Navas, Duarte, Watson, Chacon, Fuller, Borges, Tejeda, Oviedo, Torres, Campbell, Contreras
Predicted Germany XI: Neuer, Kehrer, Sule, Rudiger, Raum, Kimmich, Gundogan, Gnabry, Musiala, Sane, Fullkrug
Odds
The bookies have Germany as their favourite.
Costa Rica to win: 25/1
Draw: 10/1
Germany to win: 1/11
Prediction
Despite a poor opener, Germany fought hard against Spain to earn a point and they should take all three here against Costa Rica.
Prediction: Costa Rica 0 – 3 Germany
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