The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continues on Wednesday with an exciting showdown between Japan (1-0-0) and Costa Rica (0-0-1).
- Japan vs Costa Rica World Cup Match Info
- Japan vs Costa Rica Odds & Spread
- Japan vs Costa Rica Betting Trends
- Japan vs Costa Rica Prediction & Pick
- Japan vs Costa Rica Best Bet
Japan vs Costa Rica World Cup Match Info
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup – Group Stage
Japan vs. Costa Rica
Date:'Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Time:'1 a.m. ET
Venue:'Dunedin Stadium – Dunedin, New Zealand
Coverage:'FS1
These Group C countries have started the tournament off with opposite results. Hinata Miyazawa scored twice to help lift Japan to a lopsided 5-0 victory over Zambia. Meanwhile, Costa Rica finds itself searching for more positive results following a disappointing 3-0 loss at the hands of Spain.
Japan vs Costa Rica Odds & Spread
Moneyline:'JPN: (-1250) | CRC: (+2200) | Draw (+1500)
Spread:'JPN: -3 (+210) | CRC: +3 (-115)
Total:'3.5 – Over: (-102) | Under: (-124)
Team to Score the First Goal:'JPN: (-900) | CRC: (+650) I NO GOALS : (+3100)
Japan enters this contest as the favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 1 a.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 3.5 goals with the Under favored at -124 odds.
Japan vs Costa Rica Betting Trends
– USA is 1-0-0 (W-D-L) in the FIFA Women's World Cup's group stage.
– Costa Rica is 0-0-1 (W-D-L) in FIFA Women's World Cup's group stage.
– Japan has won the FIFA Women's World Cup once (2011).
– Costa Rica has never won the FIFA Women's World Cup or made it to the finals.
– Japan is 1-0-0 (W-D-L) in one all-time matchup against Costa Rica.
Japan vs Costa Rica Prediction & Pick
The odds are extremely lopsided for this matchup and it isn't difficult to see why. Japan has been playing well lately, picking up four wins in its last five matchups while outscoring opponents 15-2 on aggregate. There's also a ton of momentum stemming from the 5-0 win over Zambia.
Meanwhile, Costa Rica is currently on a five-match losing streak while being winless in its last nine outings, having not won since October 2022. On top of only scoring once during its losing streak, the Costa Rican squad has gone through its last three outings without scoring a goal.
It's a no-brainer to pick Japan to win here. Costa Rica likely isn't challenging anyone in this tournament, so look for Japan to win decisively.
Final Score Prediction:'Japan: 3 | Netherlands: 0
Japan vs Costa Rica Best Bet
While I'm backing Japan to win, I like Costa Rica covering the 3-goal spread as the best bet. Costa Rica isn't playing all that well, but it has only lost by four-plus goals twice in the last 16 matches. Japan also isn't generally known for its goal-scoring ability, averaging 1.7 goals in its l ast nine contests.
Again, Japan will win with ease, but don't expect a gargantuan margin.