Colombia vs Costa Rica Prediction and Betting Tips | June 28th 2024
Colombia will lock horns with Costa Rica at the University of Phoenix Stadium in the group stage of the 2024 Copa America on Friday. Colombia, the 2001 champions, won their campaign opener and a win in this match will help them qualify for the next round and also bolster their chances of finishing as Group D winners.
Los Cafeteros got their campaign underway with a comfortable 2-1 win over Paraguay on Monday. Daniel Muñoz and Jefferson Lerma scored in the first half with captain James Rodríguez picking up the assists for both goals. Paraguay halved the deficit in the second half but were unable to find the equalizing goal.
La Sele met Brazil in their campaign opener and put in a solid display as they played out a goalless draw. They frustrated the nine-time champions with a resilient defensive performance. Nonetheless, they failed to register a shot on target and will look to improve upon that record.
Colombia vs Costa Rica Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have a limited history between them and have met 15 times in all competitions. As expected, the 2001 champions have the upper hand in these meetings with 10 wins. La Sele have four wins to their name and just one meeting has ended in a draw.
- They have met four times in the Copa America, with three wins for Los Cafeteros and just one game going Costa Rica's way. Interestingly, Los Ticos registered a 3-2 win when they last met in the group stage of the competition in 2016.
- The 2001 Copa America winners are currently on a 24-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. They have registered nine wins on the trot.
- The last nine meetings between the two teams have produced conclusive results, with eight wins for Los Cafeteros.
Colombia vs Costa Rica Prediction
Los Cafeteros have been in incredible form and will look to make it 10 wins in a row here. They have a well-balanced squad, brimming with attacking talent, and are expected to score in this match. They have scored in all but one meeting against Costa Rica.
One confirmed change to the starting XI from their win over Paraguay is Jhon Lucumí, who was injured and had to be subbed in the first half. Yerry Mina is expected to start in Lucumí's place.
Los Ticos have suffered just one loss in their seven games in 2024, with that loss coming against defending champions Argentina in a friendly in March. They have kept clean sheets in their last four games in all competitions and will look to continue their defensive form in this match.
Nonetheless, considering the 2001 champions' impressive form and dominance in this fixture, Los Cafeteros are expected to register a comfortable win.
Prediction: Colombia 2-1 Costa Rica
Colombia vs Costa Rica Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Colombia to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: James Rodríguez to score or assist any time - Yes