2022 World Cup Group E Betting Odds

Author: Steven D. Thompson

Updated: 21/02/2025 11:20 AM

The 2022 World Cup is edging ever closer, with the competition set to be ground breaking for a number of reasons. This has seen bookmakers and bettors from around the world flock to get involved with betting on the tournament this winter. In this 2022 World Cup Group E betting article, we will take a look at the teams in the group, the betting odds from the bookies, kick-offs, dates and much more.

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Teams on Group E - 2022’s Group of Death?

Due to the exceptionally impressive level of teams from across the world of football, you will always be hard pushed to find a tournament without a Group of Death. Of course, it is easy to argue what constitutes a Group of Death, but few will question Group E as a potentially horrible group to be a part of. The competitive and unpredictable nature of the game is part of what makes betting on the group stage of the World Cup so enjoyable.

Costa Rica - A World Cup shock on the cards?

Costa Rica may have finished at the bottom of their group in the 2018 World Cup, but they went down swinging in all of their games. Tight defeats to Serbia and Brazil in which the latter scored twice in injury time to win preceded a 2-2 draw with Switzerland. However, it was the 2014 World Cup where they really made a name for themselves as they topped a group that included Uruguay, Italy and England, defying bettors and bookies alike.

Costa Rica ultimately finished in fourth in North American qualification for Qatar 2022, going onto beat New Zealand in the inter-continental playoff. While they are not a top-tier side, they are a good team on their day, and bettors and bookies should treat them with some trepidation.

Germany - Germany out at the group-stages again?

There are a number of teams that want to forget about the 2018 World Cup, with Germany at the top of this list. Finishing at the bottom of the table was an embarrassing result for the Germans, with the nation holding themselves to very high standards.

For the 2022 World Cup, Germany are in fine form. Nine wins in 10 in qualifying saw them finishing nine points clear of their nearest rivals, and they look good right now.

Most think Spain and Germany will battle for top spot in Group E, with bookies not totally sure which side will come out on top.

Japan - Japan to mount shock campaign?

Japan battled to second in Group B in the AFC to secure their place at the 2022 World Cup. Two defeats and one draw came alongside seven wins as the Japanese secured their berth at the showpiece event with time to spare.

Being knocked out in the Round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup constitutes their joint-best ever showing at the competition, and they will have a real taste for more this year.

Spain - The Spanish to dominate Group E?

Six wins, one draw and one defeat saw Spain canter to the World Cup, and the side now has a real point to prove at the latest iteration of the biggest competition in sports. A less than inspiring campaign in the group-stage of the 2018 world Cup was followed by a loss on penalties to tournament hosts Russia, with Spain embarrassed at the tournament.

Now, the one-time winners will be hoping to add a second star to their shirts.

WC Group E Winner Betting Odds

When it comes to World Cup Group E betting, the bookmakers are jostling to provide you with the best betting odds to wager on. This is true of the Group E Winner betting market. This market will ask you to predict which of the four teams will finish in first-place at the end of the group-stage.

Finding the best bookies for each of your bets is vital, and we have brought together a few of the best football betting bookmakers and their World Cup Group E betting odds.

To Win	Powbet	LeoVegas	Greatwin	Freshbet
Costa Rica	35.00	61.00	35.00	35.00
Germany	2.20	2.04	2.20	2.20
Japan	11.00	11.50	11.00	11.00
Spain	1.83	1.88	1.83	1.83

Betting on Group E Qualifying Teams

The winner of World Cup Group E may prove a tough betting market to wager on as this is a real Group of Death. However, to extend your chances of a bet coming in, you can use the Group E qualifying teams betting market instead.

Bookmakers offer this market and it will ask you to bet on the sides that will qualify for the knockout stages from the group. This means that as long as your team makes it out of the group, regardless of their position, your bet will win.

To Qualify	Powbet	LeoVegas	Greatwin	Freshbet
Costa Rica	6.60	11.00	6.60	6.60
Germany	1.16	1.06	1.16	1.16
Japan	4.10	3.75	4.10	4.05
Spain	1.11	1.05	1.11	1.11

Other Possible Bets on Group E

Certain bookmakers will give you more options than the straight winner and to qualify markets. You may see a World Cup top scorer market for the specific group or the group to provide the World Cup winner. The former is self-explanatory, while the latter asks you to pick the group that the winner of the World Cup will come from. All in all, there are various different markets you can choose from. You can bet, just as an example, on which group is the upcoming World Cup winner coming from.

World Cup Group E Matches: Dates, Kick-Off Times & Odds

If you feel Group E is something you’re interested in and you are looking for the schedule for the group, you’ve come to the right place. And it is not just the dates and kick-off times we provide here, but also the odds for each game.

You can find the schedule for all the Group E matches below:

Date	Time	Game	Home	Draw	Away
23/11/2022	16:00	Germany vs Japan (GMT+3)	1.35	5.00	8.50
23/11/2022	19:00	Spain vs Costa Rica (GMT+3)	1.28	5.33	11.00
27/11/2022	13:00	Japan vs Costa Rica (GMT+3)	2.33	3.00	3.33
27/11/2022	22:00	Spain vs Germany (GMT+3)	2.54	3.25	2.80
01/12/2022	22:00	Costa Rica vs Germany (GMT+3)	TBD	TBD	TBD
01/12/2022	22:00	Japan vs Spain (GMT+3)	TBD	TBD	TBD

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Times has Costa Rica Played in the World Cup?

Costa Rica did not enter qualification for any of the World Cups between 1930-1954. Between 1958-1986 they failed to qualify for a single event. In the following nine World Cups, they have failed to qualify on three occasions, while they have qualified for six World Cups when including Qatar.

How Many Times has Germany Won the World Cup?

Germany are one of the most successful nations at the FIFA World Cup. The Germans boast four stars on their shirt following wins in 1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014. Only Brazil (five World Cup wins) have lifted the famous trophy more than Germany.

Which are the Favourites to Qualify from World Cup Group E?

Spain are the current favourites to finish at the top of Group E with most bookmakers. The betting odds also allude to Germany being a hot favourite to get out of the group, with Japan and Costa Rica big underdogs. However, while the betting odds from the bookies says one thing, World Cup groups can be very difficult to call.