Japan vs Costa Rica prediction and odds ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup clash in Qatar
The second round of group stage matches are well underway in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and now Japan will be looking to add to their incredible victory against Germany when they face Costa Rica. Los Ticos were humbled massively 7-0 in their group stage opener against Spain so they will be looking for an improvement at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium.
Japan are the favourites in this match with Betfred at 9/20 while Costa Rica are the outsiders at 7/1 and a draw is 10/3. The Samurai Blue are unbeaten in their four meetings against the Central America nation scoring three goals in each of their three victories.
Japan clawed back a famous win against the DFB team after Ilkay Gundogan his nation the lead before Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano turning fortunes around for Hajime Moriyasu's side. Meanwhile, Costa Rica's Luis Fernando Suarez will be hoping his side will be improve greatly after their thrashing against Luis Enrique's team.
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