Germany will look to beat Costa Rica in the penultimate game of Group E and rely on Japan failing to beat Spain if they are to qualify from the group to the knockout stages of the World Cup.
The Ticos showed resilience to bounce back and defeat Japan. Meanwhile, Germany salvaged a late draw vs. Spain to stay in the mix.
Germany got off to the worst possible start in Qatar, falling to defeat against Japan and looked on course to be knocked out in the group stage at the World Cup for the second successive tournament
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Kick-off – 20:00 G.M.T
Venue – Al Bayt Stadium.
Team news
Costa Rica boss Suarez would have wanted to name an unchanged lineup for their final group game, but centre-back Francisco Calvo picked up his second booking of the tournament against Japan and will serve a suspension here.
Hansi Flick was boosted by the return of Leroy Sane to the squad for the draw with Spain, with the Bayern Munich man recovering from a knee problem in time to play a part as a substitute.
Die Mannschaft sustained no fresh concerns last time out, and Flick is now faced with a major dilemma in attack following the exploits of Fullkrug, who is challenging Thomas Muller for a place at the tip of the attack.
Costa Rica predicted lineup:
Navas; Fuller, Duarte, Vargas, Watson, Oviedo; Torres, Borges, Tejeda, Campbell; Contreras
Germany predicted lineup:
Neuer; Klostermann, Sule, Rudiger, Raum; Kimmich, Gundogan; Gnabry, Musiala, Sane; Fullkrug
Odds/ prediction
According to eveningstandard.com, Hansi Flick’s side would have watched Spain blow Costa Rica away in emphatic fashion, and should be capable of comfortably getting the three points they need here. and with over 2.5 goals
Germany wins, 3-0.
