Costa Rica vs Germany: Predictions, tips & betting odds

Germany play Costa Rica in their final World Cup group game on Wednesday night. Germany need a win to stay in the competition. Costa Rican team were seven minutes away from defeat to Spain on Sunday but a late goal salvaged a 1-1 draw. They also recorded an unlikely win over Japan at the weekend.

Costa Rica are underdogs in this World Cup match against Germany.

Costa Rica and Germany are playing each other in a World Cup match. Germany's last game against Spain was without a recognised centre forward. Nicolas Fullkrug came off the bench to score his first ever World cup goal. Leroy Sane is available at 15/4 (4.75), Kai Havertz at 9/2 (5.50), Anthony Contreras at 18/1 (19.00).

Costa Rica lost 7-0 to Spain in their opening game. They beat Japan but they remain one of the poorest sides in the competition. Germany have enough quality to enjoy a relatively comfortable evening in this game against Costa Rica.

Germany are priced at 5/6 (1.83) to win both halves against Costa Rica.