Japan vs Costa Rica World Cup 2022 Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips
Nov 20, 2022, 7:10PM
Japan squares off with Costa Rica in Group E of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Qatar on Sunday, starting at 9:00pm AEDT.
The FIFA World Cup is known for being the biggest soccer event on the planet, and Japan and Costa Rica are two of the 32 countries present in Qatar this year.
Group E at the World Cup 2022 includes Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, and Japan. The top two from each group go through to the second round.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Japan vs Costa Rica, as well as the latest betting odds via Betfair, are detailed below.
Who will win? Japan vs Costa Rica
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Sunday's Japan-Costa Rica World Cup 2022 match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives Japan a 62.2% chance of winning, Costa Rica a 15.1% chance of winning, and the draw a 22.7% chance of occurring.
More: Full Betting Analysis for Japan vs Costa Rica
Japan vs Costa Rica Betting Odds
- Result: Japan $1.51, Costa Rica $8.20, Draw $4.50
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over $2.12, Under $1.88
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Betfair currently has Japan's odds to win at $1.51, with Costa Rica's odds to win at $8.20, and odds for the draw at $4.50 if you think the game will be tied up after 90 minutes.
For Over/Under 2.5 goals in the Costa Rica vs Japan match, Betfair currently has odds for the Over at $2.12 and the Under at $1.88.
According to Stats Insider's model, the 2.5-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.
Japan vs Costa Rica Betting Tips
- Result: Costa Rica at $8.20 with Betfair (2.9% edge)
- Total Goals: Under 2.5 at $1.88 with Betfair (54% probability)
Our betting tips are based on complex modelling and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Betting on Costa Rica to win is our preferred option because of the 2.9% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the best odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
For the best betting value throughout the FIFA World Cup 2022, we recommend betting with Betfair.
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Costa Rica vs Japan Goalscorers
Who will score a goal in Costa Rica vs Japan? The latest data is in.
The most likely first goal scorer and most likely anytime goal scorers for both Costa Rica and Japan are listed below.
According to Stats Insider, Yuki Soma is the most likely player to score the first goal in Costa Rica vs Japan.
Soma has a 13.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, while the Japan star has a 28.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Probabilities
Costa Rica
- Joel Campbell: 6.4% probability
- Anthony Contreras: 6.3% probability
- Anthony Contreras: 3.3% probability
- Jewison Bennette: 2.7% probability
- Celso Borges: 2.6% probability
Japan
- Yuki Soma: 13.3% probability
- Ayase Ueda: 10.6% probability
- Daichi Kamada: 10.5% probability
- Takumi Minamino: 6.5% probability
- Kaoru Mitoma: 6.4% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities
Costa Rica
- Anthony Contreras: 16.6% probability
- Joel Campbell: 16.0% probability
- Anthony Contreras: 9.5% probability
- Jewison Bennette: 8.5% probability
- Joel Campbell: 7.7% probability
Japan
- Yuki Soma: 28.7% probability
- Ayase Ueda: 24.5% probability
- Daichi Kamada: 24.0% probability
- Kaoru Mitoma: 17.7% probability
- Takumi Minamino: 17.4% probability
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Costa Rica vs Japan game at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.
As always, see our Value Summary to get the best tips for every World Cup 2022 match, as well as a host of other sports that Stats Insider offers predictions on.
How to Watch Japan vs Costa Rica World Cup 2022 in Australia
Sunday's soccer World Cup action between Japan and Costa Rica at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Qatar is scheduled to commence at 9:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Game: Japan vs Costa Rica
- Date: Sunday 27 November 2022
- Time: 9:00pm AEDT
- Channel: Live and free on SBS and SBS On Demand
All dates and times mentioned in this article are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
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