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Japan Women vs Costa Rica Women Predictions - One Sided Outcome in Women’s World Cup

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 24 Jul 2023

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Ralph Staniforth 24 Jul 2023

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Japan Women vs Costa Rica Women predictions for Wednesday’s Women’s World Cup match
The fixture is being played at the Forsyth Barr Stadium (07:00 SAST)
Can the Nadeshiko win and move towards the top of Group C?

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Japan have won 5-0 in their last 2 matches (Getty Images)

Japan Women vs Costa Rica Women Preview

Japan showed their strength last time out and Costa Rica were outplayed in their opener. The Nadeshiko can notch another comfortable win to edge towards the knockout stages.

Japan Women vs Costa Rica Women Preview
Head-to-Head
Japan Women Form
Japan Women Team News
Costa Rica Women Form
Costa Rica Women Team News

Japan have won 5-0 in their last 2 matches
Costa Rica have lost to nil in their last 2 matches
Costa Rica have conceded 2+ goals in 6 of their last 7 matches

Head-to-Head

Japan beat Costa Rica 3-0 in the only previous match between the sides.

Japan Women Form

Japan thrashed Zambia 5-0 in their World Cup opener. Hinata Miyazawa struck twice and Mina Tanaka, Jun Endo and Riko Ueki also got on the scoresheet.

It was Japan’s second consecutive win after a 5-0 victory against Panama. Futoshi Ikeda’s side have won four of their last five matches and scored 15 goals in this run.

Japan Women Team News

Goalkeepers: Ayaka Yamashita, Momoka Tanaka, Chika Hirao

Defenders: Risa Shimizu, Moeka Minami, Saki Kumagai, Shiori Miyake,

Kiko Seike, Miyabi Moriya, Rion Ishikawa

Midfielders: Fuka Nagano, Hinata Miyazawa, Hiraku Naomoto, Jun Endo,

Yui Hasegawa, Hina Sugita, Honoka Hayashi, Aoba Fujino, Hana Takahashi

Forwards: Riko Ueki, Remina Chiba, Mina Tanaka, Maika Hamano

Midfielder Hinata Miyazawa is set to start after striking twice against Zambia last time out.

Costa Rica Women Form

Costa Rica lost 3-0 against Spain in their first Group C match. Las Ticas La Sele had 1-46 shots and conceded three goals after 27 minutes.

The defeat followed a 2-0 loss against South Africa. Costa Rica have lost seven of their last eight matches and scored just four goals.

Costa Rica Women Team News

Goalkeepers: Priscilla Tapia, Daniela Solera, Genesis Perez

Defenders: Gabriela Guillén, Mariana Benavides, Maria Paula Elizondo, Valeria del Campo, Fabiola Villalobos, Maria Coto, Carol Sanchez

Midfielders: Katherine Alvarado, Gloriana Villalobos, Mariela Campos, Raquel Rodriguez, Emilie Valenciano, Melissa Herrera, Cristin Granados, Alexandra Pinell, Emilie Valenciano

Forwards: Catalina Estrada, Sofia Varela, Maria Paula Salas, Priscila Chinchilla

Midfielder Raquel Rodriguez could be recalled after scoring 55 goals in 100 international appearances.

Verdict

Japan Women v Costa Rica Women

Japan are likely to create chances and control the match against Costa Rica. The Nadeshiko can produce another dominant World Cup display.

Japan -2

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Japan Win 2-0

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