Japan vs. Spain: 2022 World Cup Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions (Thursday)

Groups E and F saw shocking results on Thursday, which means seven of the eight teams can still qualify for the Knockout Stage, and no team has advanced. After beating Germany, Japan somehow lost 1-0 to Costa Rica, a team that had just lost 7-0. Yet the biggest shocker may have been Group F favorite Belgium and their total lack of offense which led to their 2-0 loss to Morocco.

Here are our top picks for Thursday’s World Cup action. And let’s take a closer look at Japan vs. Spain.

2022 World Cup Betting Picks & Predictions: Japan vs. Spain

Group E: Japan vs. Spain (Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan; 10 p.m.)

Japan lost the head-scratcher of the tournament when they fell to Costa Rica. Japan dominated the game, but they couldn’t find the back of the net. Now, they find themselves in a situation where they must earn a point to feel comfortable about moving on.

Spain has looked like one of the best teams at the tournament this year, even if they conceded a late goal to Germany, which forced a draw. Japan can be dangerous, but the Spanish side is better and will win this one outright. Unfortunately, Spain to win offers terrible odds, so to find the value, you must look elsewhere.

Pick: Spain to Win in Shutout (+100 DraftKings Sportsbook)

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