Spain hope to have a good start from a Group E game against Costa Rica in this World Cup.

Spain

Spain is now in an uptrend. Not only did they go to the 2020 Euro semifinal and UEFA Nations League final, but they also won their third Nations League group and will compete for the championship. Prior to the World Cup, they only played one friendly match, which they won 3-1 against Jorden to record their fourth victory in five games overall.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica had lost only one of their previous 13 games and had gone undefeated for their last five games overall. In their most recent Friendly match, they defeated the Nigerian Green Eagles 2-0. Additionally, Costa Rica has scored two goals in each of its past three games and has had three clean sheets in its last five games.

Prediction:

Despite the fact that Costa Rica is not a weak team and Spain has never lost in any of their three meetings with Costa Rica while also winning twice, I am backing Spain to be ahead at the break.

Pick: Spain to win HT