The World Cup is underway and Group E started play on Wednesday, November 23. The primary day options Japan vs. Germany and Costa Rica vs. Spain. And we obtained a stunner to get issues began. Japan opened group play with a large upset of Germany, successful 2-1 on a pair of second half targets.
Spain entered group play as the favourite to win the group with -115 odds at DraftKings Sportsbook. Germany adopted at +115 after which it was a large drop-off to Japan (+1000), after which even additional to Costa Rica (+5000). Of the latter two, Japan has superior to the knockout stage in three of its final six World Cup appearances whereas Costa Rica has superior twice in 5 World Cup appearances.
Listed here are the standings and upcoming schedule for Group E on the 2022 World Cup.
Group E standings
Spain, 1-0-0, 7 GF, 0 GA, +7 GD, 3 factors
Japan, 1-0-0, 2 GF, 1 GA, 0 GD, 3 factors
Costa Rica, 1-0-1, 1 GF, 7 GA, -6 GD, 3 factors
Germany, 0-0-1, 1 GF, 2 GA, -1 GD, 0 factors
Group E schedule (all occasions ET)
Wednesday, November 23Japan 2, Germany 1Spain, 7, Costa Rica 0
Sunday, November 27Costa Rica 1, Japan 0 — Keysher Fuller scored within the 81st minute to present Costa Rica the gorgeous upset. Japan was in place to safe a knockout stage bid, however as an alternative finds themselves eagerly rooting on Spain this afternoon.
Spain vs. Germany, 2 p.m. ET
Thursday, December 1Spain vs. Japan, 2 p.m. ETGermany vs. Costa Rica, 2 p.m. ET