Is Germany a must-win game over Spain on Sunday?
One of the best games of the group stage was made even more interesting after Germany defeated Japan to open the tournament. And it is entirely possible that Germany will be eliminated from the World Cup by losing to the Spaniards.
Can Germany get a result? Her World Cup hopes will depend on it. Here’s what you need to know to bet on Sunday’s games. All odds are from BetMGM.
Series E
1. Spain, 3 points
1. Japan, 3 points
3. Germany, 0 points
4. Costa Rica, 0 points
Chances 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)
It is likely 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.
5 a.m. ET Sunday, FS1
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Japan to win (-225)
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Costa Rica win (+725)
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tie (+320)
Japan’s win over Germany would have been the upset of the first round of group stage games if not for Saudi Arabia’s win over Argentina. Meanwhile, Costa Rica was ravaged by Spain. A win puts Japan in a fantastic position to progress to the next round and we think they will.
Spain vs. Germany (2.5)
2 pm ET Sunday, FS1
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Spain to win (+135)
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Germany win (+185)
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Tie (+250)
If Japan wins or draws against Costa Rica earlier in the day, then Germany will go 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 lucrative deal, especially given the attacking talent on both teams. If you can find a book that offers it, our bold bet of the weekend is a matchup at +250 with the underdog at +100.
Group F series
1. Belgium, 3 points
2. Croatia, 1 point
3. Morocco, 1 point
4. Canada, 0 points
Chances 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)
It is likely 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 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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tie (+225)
Belgium were in the lead for most of the first half against Canada but a goal right before half time was enough to secure the win. This is a tough Moroccan side that could end up making it to the next round. We love the link 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 wins (+240)
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tie (+230)
Canada desperately needs a result to have a decent chance of advancing to the knockout stages. We are not sure if they will take it here. Croatia tied Morocco to start the World Cup and they could score a goal or two. We will score 2.5 goals under -135.
