Are Germany looking at a must-win game over Spain on Sunday?
One of the best matches of the group stage became even more tantalizing after Germany lost to Japan to open the tournament. And it is entirely plausible that Germany could be eliminated from the World Cup match with a loss to the Spanish.
Can Germany get a result? World Cup hopes will probably depend on it. Here’s what you need to know to bet on Sunday’s games. All odds are from BetMGM.
Group E position
1. Spain, 3 points
1. Japan, 3 points
3. Germany, 0 points
4. Costa Rica, 0 points
Odds to win group E
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Spain (-300)
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Japan (+350)
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Germany (+650)
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Costa Rica (+15,000)
Odds to be top 2 in group E
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Spain (-2500)
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Japan (-275)
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Germany (+130)
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Costa Rica (+4000)
Japan vs. Costa Rica (over/under 2.5 goals)
5 a.m. ET Sunday, FS1
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Japan to win (-225)
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Costa Rica to win (+725)
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Draw (+320)
Japan’s win over Germany would have been an upset in the first round of group play if not for Saudi Arabia’s win over Argentina. Costa Rica, meanwhile, was blistered by Spain. A win puts Japan in a fantastic position to advance to the next round, and we believe that will happen.
Spain v Germany (2.5)
2 p.m. ET Sunday, FS1
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Spain to win (+135)
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Germany to win (+185)
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Draw (+250)
If Japan win or beat Costa Rica earlier in the day, Germany will be out of the World Cup with a loss. We are a little surprised that the over is at -145 and the under is at +100. We think this could be a particularly cagey affair given the attacking talent on both teams. Our bold bet for the weekend is a draw parlay of +250 with under at +100 if you can find a book that offers it.
Group F position
1. Belgium, 3 points
2. Croatia, 1 point
3. Morocco, 1 point
4. Canada, 0 points
Odds to win group F
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Belgium (-200)
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Croatia (+275)
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Morocco (+750)
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Canada (+1100)
Odds to be top 2 in group F
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Belgium (-900)
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Croatia (-135)
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Morocco (+160)
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Canada (+240)
Belgium vs. Morocco (2.5)
8 a.m. ET Sunday, FS1
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Belgium to win (+100)
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Morocco to win (+310)
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Draw (+225)
Belgium were on the back foot for much of the first half against Canada, but a goal just before the break was enough for victory. This is a tough team from Morocco that could end up advancing to the next round. We like the tie here.
Croatia vs. Canada (2.5)
11 a.m. ET Sunday, FS1
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Croatia win (+115)
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Canada to win (+240)
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Draw (+230)
Canada desperately needs a result to have a reasonable chance of advancing to the knockout rounds. We’re not sure they’re going to get it here. Croatia tied Morocco to start the World Cup and they could score a goal or two. We take under 2.5 goals at -135.
