Spain vs Costa Rica World Cup Predictions

Spain begins its 2022 World Cup campaign against Costa Rica on Nov. 23 at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. Spain won the 2010 World cup. Costa Rican team is ranked 31st in the world and has the lowest odds to win the tournament. Costa Costa will look to captain Bryan Ruiz for steady play in midfield.

Spain is expected to dominate its first match of the tournament. La Roja's defense has dominated over the past calendar year. Costa Rica's subpar attack makes the "Both Teams to Score: No" bet a good one.

Spain will start the tournament with a win. Spain will control possession and score early in the first half. Costa Rica's attack is not up to par with the powerhouses it shares the group with. Spain has far too many high-level defenders to deny a goal from the opposing side.

Spain averaged 1.13 first half goals in eight World Cup qualifying matches. Costa Rica scored 13 goals and conceded 8 in CONCACAF.

Spain dominated the table with 17 goals for and only six goals conceded. Costa Rica scored 13 goals in 14 CONCACAF qualifying matches and conceded 8 in the same period.

Spain will win by exactly 2 goals at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Spain has a 2.38 goal average in World Cup qualifiers. Costa Rica has shown they can stop some of the best attacks. Spain will find a way to score two goals, but it will not come easily.