Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(7) 4 Goals 1 (1)
(5) 3 Assists 1 (1)
(6.9) 7.2 Average Ratings 6.3 (6.2)
26.4 Average Age 28.4
167.4 Average Height (cm) 164.4
(2) 2 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(68%) 73% Aerial Duel Success 33% (43%)
(1.9) 1.4 Dribbles pg 0.9 (0.9)
(1.6) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Women's World Cup Grp. C.

Team News

Spain
Costa Rica
  • There are no reported injuries.
  • Ona Batlle, Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati come into the side after previous disputes.
  • There are no reported injuries.
  • Priscilla Chincilla is the player to watch out for. She played for Glasgow City and won the PFA Scotland Women's Player of the Year in the 2021/22 season.

Prediction

  • Spain are yet another team in dispute although some players have been drawn back into the squad. Ona Battle, Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati had been part of the 15-player strong mutiny, but are now part of this World Cup squad.
  • Alexia Putellas comes back into the squad after her ACL injury saw her miss Euro 2022. A huge miss at the time, but it took extra time for England to beat this talented Spain squad. The core of the team comes from Barcelona and Real Madrid with all but one player - Jennifer Hermoso - plying their trade in Spain.
  • Costa Rica make their second appearance at the World Cup after making their debut in 2015 in Canada. They were in a group back then with Spain and both teams exited at the group stage with Costa Rica placing third in the group. In their match back then, they drew and expect the same here with few goals.
  • Spain are able to move around the ball really well, but the end product does seem to be the missing piece of the puzzle needed to push them onto the next level.
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