Are Germany looking to beat Spain on Sunday?
One of the best games of the group stage was made all the more interesting by Germany’s loss to Japan in the tournament opener. It is quite possible that Germany will be eliminated from the World Cup if they lose to the Spaniards.
Can Germany make a result? His World Cup hopes depend on it. What you need to know to bet on Sunday games. All odds are from BetMGM.
Group E standings
1. Spain, 3 points
1. Japan, 3 points
3. Germany, 0 points
4. Costa Rica, 0 points
Odds of winning 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 (+15000)
A chance to finish 2nd 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)
5:00 ET Sunday, FS1
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Japan to win (-225)
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Costa Rica to win (+725)
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Tie (+320)
Japan’s win over Germany would have been an upset in the first round of group stage games had Saudi Arabia not beaten Argentina. And Costa Rica was overwhelmed by Spain. A win would put Japan in a fantastic position to advance to the next round, and we think they will.
Spain vs. 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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Tie (+250)
If Japan wins or draws with Costa Rica, Germany will not qualify for the World Cup with a loss. We are a little surprised by -145 over and +100 under. We think this could be a particularly cagey affair given the offensive talent of both teams. Our bold bet for the weekend is a tie parlay of +250 to under +100 if you can find a book that offers it.
Group F standings
1. Belgium, 3 points
2. Croatia, 1 point
3. Morocco, 1 point
4. Canada, 0 points
Odds of winning 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)
A chance to finish 2nd 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 p.m. ET Sunday, FS1
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Belgium to win (+100)
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Morocco to win (+310)
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Tie (+225)
Belgium trailed for much of the first half against Canada, but a goal just before halftime was enough to secure victory. This is a tough Morocco side that could progress 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 to win (+115)
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Canada to win (+240)
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Tie (+230)
Canada needs a result to have any chance of advancing to the playoffs. We can’t believe they’ll get it here. Croatia draw against Morocco to open the World Cup and they could score a goal or two. We get under 2.5 goals at -135.
