World Cup 2022 Japan vs. Costa Rica start time, betting odds, lines: Model picks, FIFA predictions, best bets

Japan and Costa Rica play each other in a World Cup 2022 Group E match on Sunday at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Ar-Rayyan, Qatar. Kickoff is at 5 a.m. ET. Japan upset Germany 2-1 on Wednesday. Costa Rican team is coming off a 7-0 loss to Spain. The Japanese are the -225 favorites, while the Costa Ricans are +750 underdogs. SportsLine's soccer simulation model has returned over $1,000 to bettors on its A+ picks.

Japan vs. Costa Rica is a World Cup 2022 match-up. Japan is favored by 1.5 points. The game starts at 7.45 pm. SportsLine's model has made its 2018 FIFA World cup picks and predictions.

Japan vs. Costa Rica is a World Cup 2022 qualifier. Japan is playing at a spread of 1.5. The over/under is 2.

Takumi Minamino is a forward who played for Liverpool and Monaco. He helped them win their first league title in 30 years. In 45 career appearances with Japan he has scored 17 goals. Japan play Costa Rica at the World Cup. Costa Ricans had a terrible opening game against Spain.

Keylor Navas is one of the best goalkeepers in the game. Nava won three Champions League titles and four FIFA Club World Cups with Real Madrid. He has made 106 appearances in three seasons for Paris Saint-Germain. Bryan Ruiz is Costa Rica's most-capped player with 29 goals.

The model has taken an in-depth look at the Costa Rica vs. Japan match and is leaning Under on the goal total. It also says one side of the money line has all the value.