Spain vs Costa Rica odds and predictions: Who is the favorite?

Spain and Costa Rica meet in their opening group stage match in Doha. Spain are the clear favourites. The two teams have met just three times before. This is their first official competition meeting. Both teams qualified for the World Cup. They both have a good recent form. Costa Rican team lost to Panama in June. They also played three friendly games in preparation for Qatar 2022.

Spain are favourites to win the match. Costa Rica are also favourites. Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday.

Spain lost to Switzerland in the opening game of the 2010 World Cup. Costa Rica lost both their first two group games in last edition of this tournament in Russia and drew the third game against the Swiss. Coach Luis Fernando Suárez wants to make Spain feel uncomfortable.