In the crucial Group E match of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Costa Rica vs Germany will be played at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, this Thursday (1st December) night.
After a shattering 7-0 defeat against Spain, Costa Rica have fought back into this tournament with a close 1-0 win against Japan.
On the other hand, the four-time World Cup winners Germany were stunned by Japan with a 2-1 losing result in their tournament opener. Later, the popular UEFA giants had a 1-1 draw against Spain.
CRC vs GER Match Details
Match: Costa Rica vs Germany
Stage: Group (E)
Date: 1st December 2022 (Thursday)
Time: 22:00 local time/AST (UTC+3); 00:30 IST (next day)
Venue: Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor
CRC vs GER Group E Scenarios
The four-time World Cup champions Germany have no other options than winning this upcoming game as they still have to wait for the result of the other game in this group, Japan vs Spain, where Spain’s win will help them to qualify for the Round of 16.
In the case of a draw between Japan vs Spain, Germany (if beat Costa Rica) will have to battle against Japan in the tie-breaking criteria. On the other hand, if Japan beat Spain, the four-time World Cup champions (if beat Costa Rica) will fight against Spain in the tie-breaking criteria.
Meanwhile, Costa Rica will advance to the Round of 16 with a win in their last group stage game. In any kind of result during Japan vs Spain, a draw can even help Costa Rica to reach the next round, just they have to make sure their better positions in the tie-breaking criteria.
CRC vs GER Match Preview
It will be only the second official as well as the World Cup meeting between Costa Rica and Germany. During their group stage meeting in the FIFA World Cup 2006, Germany won by 4-2.
Apart from their 7-0 defeat against Spain in their tournament opener in the ongoing World Cup, Costa Rica are in great form this year. Out of 14 games in 2022, this CONCACAF side won 10 times, drew twice and lost twice. Also, in 2022, Los Ticos ended with clean sheets in nine matches.
Germany are really struggling to perform consistently. Out of their 11 matches in 2022, the UEFA giants lost twice but won thrice and drew six games. Currently, Hansi Flick’s boys aren’t clinical enough, as they are under threat of early exit from this tournament.
Recent Form (starting from the latest)
Costa Rica (CRC): WLWWD
Germany (GER): DLWDL
CRC vs GER Team News
(Costa Rica)
Costa Rica aren’t worried about any of their players’ fitness.
Check here Costa Rica 2022 FIFA World Cup Squad and Team Profile and FIFA World Cup 2022: Costa Rica - World Cup Records and Stats
(Germany)
There is no fresh injury news in the Germany squad.
Check here Germany’s Squad for FIFA World Cup 2022 & Team Profile and FIFA World Cup 2022: Germany - World Cup Records and Stats
CRC vs GER predicted starting lineups
Costa Rica (CRC): Keylor Navas; Keysher Fuller, Óscar Duarte, Juan Pablo Vargas, Kendall Waston , Bryan Oviedo; Gerson Torres, Celso Borges, Yeltsin Tejeda, Joel Campbell; Anthony Contreras
Germany (GER): Manuel Neuer (Captain); Lukas Klostermann, Niklas Süle, Antonio Rüdiger, David Raum; Joshua Kimmich, İlkay Gündoğan; Serge Gnabry, Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sané; Thomas Müller
CRC vs GER Dream11 Team Prediction
GK: K Navas (8 cr)
DEF: O Duarte (8 cr), B Oviedo (8.5 cr), A Rudiger (8.5 cr)
MID: C Borges (8.5 cr), S Gnabry (8 cr), I Gundogan (8.5 cr), J Kimmich (9 cr), J Musiala (8 cr)
FW: J Campbell (9 cr), A Contreras (8.5 cr)
Vice-captain: J Kimmich
Captain: I Gundogan
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