World Cup 2022 Germany vs. Costa Rica start time, betting odds, lines: Expert picks, FIFA predictions, bets

Germany and Costa Rica are playing each other in Qatar on Thursday at 2 p.m. ET. Germany is the favorite, while Costa Ricans are underdogs. The result will decide who qualifies for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Brandt Sutton is SportsLine's top soccer editor. He has been on a roll with his best bets this year, returning almost $2,300 for $100 bettors.

Sutton has broken down Germany vs. Costa Rica from every angle and revealed his picks and predictions. Germany has 54% possession and Costa Costa has 32% in the two games.

Germany vs. Costa Rica is a World Cup 2022 match. Germany has 54% possession and Costa Rican 32%.

Jamal Musiala is a 19-year-old attacking midfielder for Bayern Munich. Manuel Neuer is one of the best goalkeepers in the history of football. Neurer won the Champions League twice with Bayern and the World Cup with Germany in 2014.

Keylor Navas is the Costa Rica's goalkeeper. He made three saves and earned a clean sheet in the team's 1-0 victory over Japan on Sunday. Nava won three Champions League titles and four FIFA Club World Cups during his career.

Sutton is leaning Under for Costa Rica vs. Germany. He has uncovered an X-factor that has helped him land on a confident best bet.