Four-time World Cup champion Germany will try to avoid being eliminated in the group stage for the second consecutive World Cup when they close out Group E play against Costa Rica on Thursday in Qatar. Germany sit at the bottom of the group with one point. The Germans must beat Costa Rica and get a friendly result in the Spain vs. Japan match in order to advance to the knockout stage. Costa Rica can reach the World Cup 2022 knockout stage by defeating Germany. 

Kickoff is 2 p.m. ET. The Germans are the -950 favorite (risk $950 to win $100) in the latest Germany vs. Costa Rica odds from Caesars Sportsbook, with the Costa Ricans the +2000 underdog. A draw is priced at +750.

Before you lock in your Costa Rica vs. Germany picks or predictions, you need to see what SportsLine soccer insider Brandt Sutton has to say.

Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for more than five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.

Sutton also has been on a roll with his best bets, going 157-119-2 over his last 278 soccer picks in 2022, returning almost $2,300 for $100 bettors!

Sutton knows the Germans have a budding star, Jamal Musiala. The attacking midfielder is a mainstay for European superpower Bayern Munich at just 19 years old. In 14 matches this season, he ranks fourth in the Bundesliga in goals (nine) and assists (six).

Sutton also has taken into account that Los Ticos have an accomplished and experienced goalkeeper, Keylor Navas. The 35-year-old made three saves and earned a clean sheet in the team's 1-0 victory over Japan on Sunday. He was named Concacaf Men's Goalkeeper of the Year for three consecutive years (2016-18).

Sutton has taken an in-depth look at Germany vs. Costa Rica and has discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over a confident bet. You ABSOLUTELY need to see his pick and analysis before making any selections of your own. 

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