The match of 2nd round between Japan и Costa Rica took place at Al Rayyan Stadium on 27 November 2022, Sunday. Referee - Michael Oliver.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (11 September 2018) and ended with the victory of Japan with a score 3-0.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 3 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Japan is in the TOP-4 with 3 points. This is the 1st of 12 team game in the tournament.
Japan has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 33. In addition, the distance from the first place is zero points (33 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 3 points lower and has the opportunity to score 33 points additionally. The goal difference is 2:1. In addition, the Japan offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. The Japan defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Costa Rica is in the TOP-4 with zero points. This is the 1st of 12 team game in the tournament.
Costa Rica has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 33. In addition, the distance from the first place is 3 points (33 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Costa Rica and can score zero points. The goal difference is 0:7. In addition, the Costa Rica offensive line is the worst in the tournament. The Costa Rica defensive line is the worst in the league.
Japan Stats
The team scored 13 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 14-11. The average number of goals is 1.4. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.5.
Costa Rica Stats
The team scored 15 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 3 draws и 3 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 9-14. The average number of goals is 0.9. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.9.