Japan vs Costa Rica: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 27 November

Betiball's prediction for Japan vs Costa Rica on 27 November 2022 (kick-off: 06:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Japan vs Costa Rica preview before placing your bet.

Japan vs Costa Rica: Starting Lineups Time : 27/11/2022 06:00

Japan
0 - 1
Finished
Costa Rica
90+2' event Wataru ENDO
84' event Ko Itakura
82' event Takumi Minamino / Yuki Soma
67' event Junya Ito / Ritsu Doan
62' event Kaoru Mitoma / Miki Yamane
46' event Takuma Asano / Ueda Ayase
46' event Hiroki Ito / Yuto Nagatomo
44' event Miki Yamane
event 90+4' Daniel Alonso Chacon Salas / Joel Campbell
event 89' Youstin Salas / Celso Borges
event 81' Keysher Fuller Spence
event 70' Francisco Calvo Quesada
event 65' Jewison Bennette / Anthony Contreras
event 65' Brandon Aguilera / Gerson Torres
event 61' Celso Borges
event 41' Anthony Contreras
90+2' event Wataru ENDO
event 90+4' Daniel Alonso Chacon Salas / Joel Campbell
84' event Ko Itakura
event 89' Youstin Salas / Celso Borges
82' event Takumi Minamino / Yuki Soma
event 81' Keysher Fuller Spence
67' event Junya Ito / Ritsu Doan
event 70' Francisco Calvo Quesada
62' event Kaoru Mitoma / Miki Yamane
event 65' Jewison Bennette / Anthony Contreras
46' event Takuma Asano / Ueda Ayase
event 65' Brandon Aguilera / Gerson Torres
46' event Hiroki Ito / Yuto Nagatomo
event 61' Celso Borges
44' event Miki Yamane
event 41' Anthony Contreras
Japan Japan
Substitutions
#18 Takuma Asano
#10 Takumi Minamino
#14 Junya Ito
#26 Hiroki Ito
#9 Kaoru Mitoma
#1 Eiji Kawashima
#19 Hiroki Sakai
#7 Gaku Shibasaki
#3 Shogo Taniguchi
#16 Takehiro Tomiyasu
#11 Takefusa Kubo
#25 Daizen Maeda
#23 Daniel Schmidt
#17 Ao Tanaka
#20 Shuto Machino
Japan Japan Costa Rica Costa Rica
13Shots4
3Shots on Goal1
22Fouls9
5Corner Kick0
11Free kick22
0Offside2
3Yellow card3
23Aerial27
0Save3
17Successful Tackles25
4Interceptions9
0Assist1
5Substitution4
3Shots off goal2
12Head Success13
7Blocked1
17Tackle25
11Dribbles7
19Throw-in15
582Passes443
142Attacks107
39Dangerous attacks49
1Corner Kicks(HT)0
Costa Rica Costa Rica
Substitutions
#20 Brandon Aguilera
#2 Daniel Alonso Chacon Salas
#9 Jewison Bennette
#14 Youstin Salas
#10 Gonzalez Bryan Ruiz
#18 Esteban Alvarado Brown
#11 Johan Alberto Venegas Ulloa
#22 Rónald Matarrita
#23 Patrick Sequeira
#3 Juan Pablo Vargas
#16 Carlos Manuel Martinez Castro
#25 Anthony Hernandez
#21 Douglas Lopez
#24 Roan Wilson
#26 Alvaro Jose Zamora Mata
Commentary
90+4' Costa Rica — substitution: Daniel Alonso Chacon Salas / Joel Campbell
90+2' Wataru ENDO - Japan receive a yellow card
89' Costa Rica — substitution: Youstin Salas / Celso Borges
84' Ko Itakura - Japan receive a yellow card
82' Japan — substitution: Takumi Minamino / Yuki Soma
81' Goal! Keysher Fuller Spence - Costa Rica
70' Francisco Calvo Quesada - Costa Rica receive a yellow card
67' Japan — substitution: Junya Ito / Ritsu Doan
65' Costa Rica — substitution: Jewison Bennette / Anthony Contreras
65' Costa Rica — substitution: Brandon Aguilera / Gerson Torres
62' Japan — substitution: Kaoru Mitoma / Miki Yamane
61' Celso Borges - Costa Rica receive a yellow card
46' Japan — substitution: Takuma Asano / Ueda Ayase
46' Japan — substitution: Hiroki Ito / Yuto Nagatomo
44' Miki Yamane - Japan receive a yellow card
41' Anthony Contreras - Costa Rica receive a yellow card

How We Build the Japan vs Costa Rica Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Japan vs Costa Rica on 27 November 2022 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Japan vs Costa Rica Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Japan's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Costa Rica's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Japan and Costa Rica sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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