- Date and Time: June 25, 02:00 GMT+2
- Venue: SoFi Stadium, California
| Odds via 22Bet | |
| Brazil vs Costa Rica | June 24, 02:00 GMT+2 |
| Brazil odds | 1.12 |
| Costa Rica odds | 20.00 |
| Draw | 9.00 |
| Over\Under | 2.5 Goals 1.43\2.54 |
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Brazil
Brazil is one of the main contenders to win the Copa América trophy. The only thing that can confuse Seleçao fans is the team’s recent rough patch. Last fall, the Brazilians lost three games in a row against direct competitors: Uruguay (0-2), Colombia (1-2) and Argentina (0-1).
Neymar visited the team today 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/OroxHShgJl
— Brasil Football 🇧🇷 (@BrasilEdition) June 23, 2024
However, a lot has changed since then. Dorival Júnior was appointed as the new coach and has begun his tenure successfully. In friendlies, Seleçao beat England (1-0), Mexico (3-2), and delivered an exhilarating performance in a 3-3 draw against Spain.
Brazilians traditionally have an abundance of stars in the squad, and this year is no exception despite Neymar’s absence. Vinicius and Rodrigo are in the form of their lives and are expected to contribute massively to the attack.
| Recent Form | DWDWL |
| Key Players to Watch | Vinicius Junior, Endrick, Rodrygo |
| Team Strengths | Speed, attacking prowess, talents |
| Team Weaknesses | Tactical inflexibility, lack of proper teamwork |
Costa Rica
Costa Rica started confidently in the World Cup Qualifiers, beating St. Kitts and Nevis (4-0) and Grenada (3-0). However, these opponents do not provide a true measure of Costa Rica’s potential capabilities.
Let’s look at their last two friendlies to better illustrate their performance. Although they lost to Argentina (1-3), the Ticos managed to score. Additionally, they held Uruguay to a 0-0 draw, demonstrating their ability to compete against stronger teams.
https://t.co/HA2f1CYBWY pic.twitter.com/TWMDaTUJWy
— FCRF 🇨🇷 (@fedefutbolcrc) June 24, 2024
As with most teams of this level, Costa Rica’s squad consists mostly of players from the domestic championship. Gustavo Alfaro’s team will most likely play the role of an underdog in their group, where even earning one point would be considered a good result. Alongside Brazil, they are grouped with Colombia and Paraguay.
| Recent Form | WWDLW |
| Key Players to Watch | Joel Campbell, Manfred Ugalde, Brandon Aguilera |
| Team Strengths | Discipline in the defence, tall players. |
| Team Weaknesses | Poor attacking capabilities, problems with transition from defence to the offence. |
Brazil vs Costa Rica Head-to-Head Statistics
The rivals have met 11 times, with Brazil holding a dominant advantage. The Brazilians have won ten of these encounters, while Costa Rica has only one victory.
Most notably, they met at the 2018 World Cup, where Brazil won 2-0 in a tough match, thanks to late goals from Philippe Coutinho and Neymar.
Brazil vs Costa Rica Player Focus
Vinicius was unable to prove himself in Neymar’s shadow at the World Cup in Qatar. However, a new era has arrived. He is the most dangerous and fastest striker in the squad. Vini is a contender for the Ballon d’Or this season, and winning the Copa America trophy will likely guarantee him this award.
Endrick will only turn 18 in July, but he has already scored three goals for the national team in three consecutive matches, each in a different style. The recent Real Madrid signing can prove here that he has rightly been dubbed the new Pele.
Te amo Brasil vamos juntos sempre!!🇧🇷🫱🏾 pic.twitter.com/J1WdHz2ADv
— Endrick (@Endrick) June 9, 2024
After Costa Rican football legend Keylor Navas left the national team, the captain’s armband was passed to Francisco Calvo. His ability to assist his partners, make challenging tackles and accurate long-range passes is the most important weapon in his arsenal.
We cannot forget about Joel Campbell. The former Arsenal player is still one of the main stars of the national team, with 139 caps and 27 goals. However, his best years are likely behind him.
Brandon Aguilera made his debut in the English Premier League in January, after which he went on loan to Bristol. The midfielder has so far made only one assist for the national team. However, his debut in the Premier League characterizes him as a potential star for Costa Rica.
Brazil vs Costa Rica Tactical Analysis
Brazil will most probably play with a classic 4-3-3 formation, where either Rodrygo or Vinicius takes the position of false 9. With fast wingers, they will create a lot of problems for the Costa Ricans. In the midfield, Bruno Guimarães and Lucas Paqueta are going to be the main creative forces.
🚨TNT Brasil:
The lineup tested today, Eder Militão returned to the starting XI.
No other changes…. pic.twitter.com/guf0sSFNwU
— Brasil Football 🇧🇷 (@BrasilEdition) June 22, 2024
Considering that Costa Rica cannot open spaces against its opponents, the most likely formation seems 5-4-1. Gustavo Alfaro frequently chooses this strategy, and he will likely stick to it in the upcoming clash. The only forward we can anticipate is Manfred Ugalde.
Brazil vs Costa Rica Prediction
- Football pick: Costa Rica Handicap (+2.5)
- Odds: 1.82 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Brazil 2-0 Costa Rica
Brazil are the clear favourites in this meeting. Under the leadership of a new head coach, they are participating in a major tournament for the first time, and there may be some nuances here.
For instance, while Vinicius is playing remarkably at the club level, he has faced criticism for his performances at the national level.
The Brazilians will certainly be more active and will likely secure a victory, but Costa Rica’s structured and organized defense may prevent a large-margin win. Our football bet prediction suggests Costa Rica to win with a handicap (+2.5). They will spend the majority of their time sitting back in defence, and it will be hard to overcome their obstacles.
Brazil vs Costa Rica Betting Tip
- Football Pick: Brazil Individual Total Under 3.5
- Odds: 1.44 (22Bet)
In the last four matches, the Brazilians twice failed to score more than one goal per game – against the United States and England. Here, we should note the stats of the game against the US. With 58% possession and 12 shots on target, only Rodrygo was able to score in the 17th minute.
— Brasil Football 🇧🇷 (@BrasilEdition) June 22, 2024
As the match progressed, they faced a huge defensive barrier, which Brazil failed to shatter. We should anticipate a similar scenario here. There will be goals, but a goal-fest is not expected. Brazil’s total of under 3.5 goals looks like a reasonable football pick here. Added to that, Costa Rica have last conceded four goals in September 2023 against the UAE in a friendly match.
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