Colombia vs Costa Rica – Match Preview

Colombia is set to face Costa Rica in a thrilling Copa America Group D clash. The match will take place at the State Farm Stadium on neutral ground. Scheduled for Thursday, June 28th, it will kick off at 22:00 GMT. Colombia, leading the group with 3 points, won their opening match. Costa Rica, in third place, earned a single point from a draw. With high stakes in the tournament’s second round, Colombia aims to maintain their lead. Costa Rica seeks to disrupt the standings and advance. Bookmakers predict a win for Colombia, noting their strong start and Costa Rica’s challenge.

Colombia – Form

Colombia has been performing impressively, winning their last three matches. They defeated Paraguay 2:1 on June 24, 2024, in the Copa America. Daniel Munoz and Jefferson Lerma scored, meeting bookmakers’ expectations. Before this, they beat Bolivia 3:0 in a friendly and won 5:1 against the USA. This extended their unbeaten streak to 21 matches. The team has shown they can score consistently and defend well, especially on home ground.

Costa Rica – Form

Costa Rica’s recent performances have been varied. They drew 0:0 with Brazil in the Copa America on June 25, 2024. This result was unexpected, as bookmakers had favored Brazil. Before this, they won 3-0 against Grenada and 4-0 against St. Kitts and Nevis. The draw with Brazil was surprising, but the wins were anticipated. These results demonstrate Costa Rica’s capability in matches where they are favored.

Colombia – Costa Rica – Head to Head

The last match between Colombia and Costa Rica was on October 17, 2018. Colombia won 3:1 in an international friendly. In their last 6 meetings, Colombia has won 5 times. Costa Rica has managed 1 win, showing Colombia’s dominance. In the past 5 encounters, both teams have not scored in the same game. This indicates one-sided matches. Costa Rica has struggled to score, with less than 1.5 goals in their last 5 losses to Colombia. Meanwhile, Colombia has scored in their last 6 matches against Costa Rica, proving their offensive strength.

Colombia – Costa Rica – Standings

As the Copa America Group D progresses, Colombia leads after their first match. They have 3 points and a goal difference of +1. Costa Rica is in third place with a single point and no goals conceded. Colombia is ahead by 2 points and two positions. The odds favor Colombia, reflecting their strong position and expected performance in this round.

Colombia vs Costa Rica – Top scorers

Colombia’s attack is led by three top scorers, each with three goals in this season’s Copa America. Jhon Arias, Luis Diaz, and Rafael Santos Borre have been key. Daniel Munoz and Jhon Cordoba have also contributed with two goals each. Costa Rica’s top scorers include defender Orlando Galo and forward Manfred Ugalde, each with three goals. Francisco Calvo has added two goals. Gerald Taylor and Julio Cascante have each scored once, highlighting the team’s scoring ability from defense.

Colombia vs Costa Rica – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Colombia with odds of 1.33, reflecting their unbeaten streak and strong form. A draw is less likely at 5.00, with Costa Rica’s win at 9.00. Colombia’s recent success and fewer injuries make them favorites for another victory. The “halftime-fulltime” market offers odds of 1.833 for Colombia to lead at halftime and win. The “draw-no-bet” market gives Colombia odds of 1.10, offering a stake return in case of a draw. The “double-chance” market provides low but safer returns for Colombia to win or draw at 1.071.

Colombia vs Costa Rica – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under betting market offers odds of 1.909 for both “Over 2.5” and “Under 2.5” goals. Colombia’s goal-scoring trend and their victory in 5 out of 6 matches against Costa Rica suggest potential for “Over 2.5” goals. However, Costa Rica’s strong defense in their first game suggests “Under 2.5” goals could also be a wise bet.

Colombia vs Costa Rica – BTTS Betting

Bookmakers offer odds of 2.375 for “BTTS: Yes” and 1.533 for “BTTS: No.” The history between the teams suggests “BTTS: No” might be more likely. Colombia’s consistent scoring and Costa Rica’s offensive struggles support this outcome.

Colombia vs Costa Rica – Prediction