World Cup 2022 Spain vs. Japan start time, betting odds, lines: Expert picks, FIFA predictions, best bets

Spain and Japan play each other in a World Cup 2022 Group E finale on Thursday at 2 p.m. ET at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Spain leads the group with four points, with Japan and Costa Rica one point behind and Germany one behind with one. Caesars Sportsbook lists Spain as the -250 favorites (risk $250 to win $100) in its latest Japan vs. Spanish odds. Japan are +750 underdogs, a draw is priced at +340 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5.

SportsLine has broken down the World Cup 2018 match between Spain and Japan. Spain has a 26-8 goal advantage in 11 matches this calendar year. Japan have outscored their opponents 29-10 in 16 games in 2022.

Spain vs. Japan is a World Cup 2022 match. Spain have a 26-8 goal advantage in 11 matches this calendar year.

Spain is 7-3-1 since the start of 2022. They won their group in the World Cup qualifying. Spain has seven shots on target and 11 shots allowed. Japan has four shots, four on net. Spain held the ball for 82% of the game against Costa Rica. The Samurai Blue have seven shot on goal in two games.

Japan won all eight AFC qualifying games. They reached the knockout round in 2018. Spain won the World Cup in 2010. Japan won 5 straight clean sheets in official matches. Spain have a World Championship title. The match starts at 7.30 pm local time. It's a friendly match.

Green has scrutinized the Spain vs. Japan 2022 World Cup match from every angle. He is leaning Under on the goal total and provides three confident best bets.