Spain vs Costa Rica Prediction – Line-ups, Where to watch, live Stream, Jersey, Head to head, Odds.
Spain’s World Cup campaign will get underway when they take on Costa Rica here on Nov 23.
Spain have an impressive record against Costa Rica and have Won 2 of the 3 matches played between the two teams, with the other game ending in a draw. Spain have never played against Costa Rica at the FIFA World Cup and are unbeaten in their three friendlies against the CONCACAF side.
The three previous games between the two teams have produced a total of 12 goals – an average of four goals per game. Spain have scored 99 goals in the FIFA World Cup and could score their 100th this week – their first-ever World Cup goal was scored in 1934.
Spain have qualified for their 16th World Cup and their 12th in a row – only Brazil, Argentina, and Germany have longer active streaks in this regard.
Head-to-Head
Spain have an impressive record against Costa Rica and have Won 2 of the 3 matches played between the two teams.
Key Players
NAVAS AND PEDRI
Keylor Navas of Costa Rica will be essential to his team’s success. He is one of the finest goalkeepers in the history of the game.
Whereas Spain will benefit from Sergio Busquets (experience) and Gavi (youth), who are expected to pose a lot of difficulties for the opposition. Plus, they have midfielder Pedri, a special player who can play as a wide playmaker.
Date,Time and Venue :
Who: Spain vs Costa Rica, Group E
Where: Al Thumama
When: Wed, November 23 at 11:00 AM (ET)
Ranking: Spain (7), Costa Rica (31)
Teams Form
SPAIN – D W W L W W
COSTA RICA – W W W D L W
Spain possible starting lineup:
Simon, Carvajal, Laporte, P Torres, Alba, Busquets, Gavi, F Torres, Morata, Fati, Pedri
My Prediction – Spain 3 – 0 Costa Rica
Costa Rica will manage to restrict Spain for a while, thanks to Navas. However, the Spanish attack will be too hot to handle for them.
Also Read : About Group E
