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In its first match of the 2022 World Cup group stage, Spain matches up with Costa Rica at 11:00 AM ET on Wednesday, November 23.
The three-way moneyline odds for this match are: Spain (-622), draw (+613), Costa Rica (+1800). Spain has a 86.1% chance of winning this match, looking at the moneyline.
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Spain vs. Costa Rica Match Info
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 23, 2022
- Game Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Venue: Al-Thumama Stadium
Spain Stats and Trends
- Spain scored 15 goals in eight matches in World Cup qualifying. Costa Rica, meanwhile, conceded seven goals.
- With 15 goals scored and five allowed, Spain was 13th in goal differential in UEFA World Cup qualifying play.
- Spain reached the Round of 16 of the most recent World Cup, in 2018, losing to Russia in a shootout.
- Sergio Busquets added one assist.
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Costa Rica Stats and Trends
- Costa Rica tallied 13 goals in 13 matches in the World Cup qualifying cycle, while Spain allowed five goals.
- Costa Rica outscored opponents 13-7. Its +6 goal differential in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying play ranked fourth.
- At the 2018 World Cup, which was held in Russia, Costa Rica did not advance past the group stage after going winless (0-1-2).
- During the tournament, Kendall Waston delivered one goal.
- In addition, Joel Campbell dished out one assist.
Spain vs. Costa Rica Players to Watch
- Jordi Alba did not score but had four assists for Spain in World Cup qualifying (in eight matches played).
- In six World Cup qualifiers, Ferran Torres scored four times.
- Spain’s Alvaro Morata scored two times and provided one assist in the qualifying campaign.
- During the qualifying campaign, Carlos Soler scored two times (but did not pick up an assist).
- Campbell suited up for 11 matches in Costa Rica’s most recent World Cup qualifying, and he racked up two goals and one assist.
- Celso Borges helped spark Costa Rica with two goals and one assist over the course of 13 matches in the most recent World Cup qualifying cycle.
- Keysher Fuller Spence hit the pitch for Costa Rica’s last World Cup qualifying campaign, and he put up one goal and one assist in nine matches.
- During Costa Rica’s last World Cup qualifying cycle, Anthony Daniel Contreras Enriquez scored two goals in four matches.
Chances to Win the World Cup
| Chance to Win the World Cup | Implied Probability | Overall Rank | Group Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 10.5% | 4 | 1 |
| Costa Rica | 0.1% | 31 | 4 |
Pick to Win Spain vs. Costa Rica
Our prediction to win is Spain.
