Group E. Round 1.
Stadium: Al Thumama Stadium (Doha).
Referee: Mohammed Abdulla Mohammed.
23.11.2022, 19:00
Emmanuel Adebayor previews and gives his official betting tips and match prediction for the game between SPAIN and COSTA RICA in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar Group E on 23rd November 2022. Can Spain make a strong case to reclaim they crown they won confidently in 2010?! Find out what Emmanuel Adebayor has to say!
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The Spaniards finished the Nations League on an optimistic note, defeating Portugal, securing first place in the group and the playoffs spot. Before the World Cup, they confidently defeated Jordan 3:1, and Fati, Gavi, and Williams scored. The Spaniards played by a 1-4-3-3 scheme and got a significant advantage. They made 16 shots on goal and six times hit the bar. Also, Spain has been one of the most stable teams in Europe recently. In the Nations League, the Spaniards made it to the semifinals and reached the tournament's finals. At Euro 2020, Spain was a semifinalist but lost to the Italians in a penalty shootout.
Spain is one of the top sides in the world. They can make amends for the disappointment of the last World Cup. Spain is the favourite to win this game. They are in good form, having won four of their last 6 matches. This squad has top players like Ansu Fati, Torres, Pedri, and Busquets. This can give an advantage because they are from Barcelona and play together.
Emmanuel Adebayor exclusively for Telecom Asia Sport
Costa Rica
After Costa Rica booked a ticket to the World Cup by defeating New Zealand in a knockout, they played three friendlies. The results were a 2:2 draw with South Korea, a 2:1 victory over Uzbekistan, and a 2:0 win over Nigeria. Duarte and Waston, who came on as a substitute at halftime, scored for Nigeria. Overall, Costa Rica has a 5-match unbeaten streak with goals in each. However, we doubt they have a chance of a positive result in this match.
Costa Rica has a very confident squad. It will be hard to defeat them. They have won 4 of their last 6 matches. I expect a good game!
Emmanuel Adebayor exclusively for Telecom Asia Sport
Expert Betting Tips
The Spaniards are in good form, as we saw both in the Nations League games and in a friendly against Jordan. Costa Rica is a fairly productive team, as they have scored (sometimes even twice) in their last five games.