Costa Rica vs Germany prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for World Cup 2022 Group E clash

Costa Rica are in with a good chance of reaching the knockout stages at the 2022 World Cup. Germany stand in their way.

Costa Rica beat Japan 1-0 last time out. Germany lost 2-1 to Japan and were beaten 7-5 by Spain. They need to beat Costa Rica to qualify from Group E.

Costa Rica are the underdogs in their final Group E match against Germany. The Central Americans lost 7-0 to Spain and are under-performing. Germany have underwhelmed in this competition through their first two matches.

Costa Rica vs Germany is a World Cup 2022 Group E clash.

Costa Rica and Germany are playing in a World Cup 2022 Group E match. Costa Rica won the first game against Japan. Left-back Francisco Calvo is suspended. Niclas Fullkrug could start for Costa Rican. Lukas Klostermann could be a possible starter for Germany.

Costa Rica and Germany will meet for the second time at the World Cup. Costa Rica have won consecutive World Cups twice before. Germany have failed to win either of their opening two World cup group-stage matches for first time ever.

Costa Rica and Germany are playing in the 2022 World Cup. Costa Rica won the 2006 World cup against Germany 4-2. Germany have failed to win either of their opening two World Cups.

Stephanie Frappart will become the first female official to take charge of a match at the World Cup. She will be joined by assistants Neuza Back and Karen Diaz Medina for the Group E match.

Costa Rica and Germany are playing a World Cup 2022 Group E clash on Thursday, December 1 at 2 p.m. ET.

Germany are looking to qualify from the competitive Group E and avoid a winless World Cup campaign for the first time in their history. Costa Rica lost 7-0 on matchday one to a similar standard of opposition in Spain. Los Ticos can still qualify but with Germany's wealth of attacking options, they'll find the going tough.

Costa Rica and Germany are playing in the World Cup 2022 Group E clash. Germany is favored to win.

Germany and Costa Rica are playing each other in a friendly match. Germany are favourites to win. They have scored an average of 2.7 goals per game in Flick's 18 matches in charge.

Jamal Musiala has been Germany's player of the tournament. He has scored nine goals in 14 Bundesliga appearances this season. Germany lost 7-0 to Spain in their previous game. Costa Rica's weak back line is a concern for them.