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Just after the extraordinary 2-1 win versus Germany, Japan will deal with Costa Rica on Sunday for a vital match for Matchday 2. If Japan can beat Costa Rica, they are going to confirm their area in the round of 16 furnished that Germany fail to conquer Spain. Otherwise, it will be taken to the final game of the team section. Here’s our storylines, how you can watch the match and more:

How to watch and odds

• Date: Sunday, Nov. 27 | Time: 5 a.m. ET
• Spot: Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, — Al Rayyan, Qatar
• TV: FS1 | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
• Odds: Japan -220 Draw +300 Costa Rica +700 (by means of Caesars Sportsbook) 

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Japan: Japan got their Planet Cup off to a high-quality commence by beating Germany 2-1. Which is set them 2nd in Group E ahead of Matchday 2, degree on details with Spain. They’re 3 details crystal clear of each Germany in third and base-positioned Costa Rica. Japan deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation in their 2-1 defeat of Germany and are expected to replicate the similar tactical program from Costa Rica. 

Costa Rica: Costa Rica’s Planet Cup marketing campaign commenced disastrously with a 7- defeat to Spain, when they used a 4-4-2 method. That usually means they are rooted to the bottom of Group E in advance of Matchday 2, level on factors with Germany and a few powering Japan and team leaders Spain. Costa Rica simply have to conquer Japan to stand any possibility of creating it to the Round of 16. If they do, and Germany defeat Spain, all four teams could be on three points heading into the closing video game of the group section. However, beating Japan is non-negotiable.

Prediction

Thinking of the first two matches of the group that these sides have played, we need to anticipate a rather easy gain for Japan. Pick: Japan 2, Costa Rica .