Prediction: Costa Rica vs USA

Prediction: USA to win 3-0

Best Odds: 19/1

Bookmaker: Betfair

Costa Rica and the USA will face each other in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF Third Round. The match will be held at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica at La Sabana Metropolitan Park in San José, Costa Rica and is scheduled to kick off at 2:05am UK time on Thursday.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica are fourth in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) table at the moment with 22 points from 13 matches. Luis Fernando Suárez’s side are assured of finishing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification (inter-confederation play-offs) and could still finish second if they win big against the USA.

Team News:

Joel Campbell will lead the line for Costa Rica.

USA

The USA are second in the the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) table at the moment with 25 points from 13 matches, level on points with second-placed Mexico. The USA need just a point to book their place in the Qatar finals,. The Americans will qualify even if they lose as long as it is not by six goals and Mexico lose against El Salvador.

Team News:

Christian Pulisic will start again for the USA.

Key Factors to Consider

• Costa Rica have won their last 3 World Cup qualifiers.
• Costa Rica have won 5 of their last 6 World Cup qualifiers.
• The USA have won 3 of their last 6 World Cup qualifiers.
• The USA have lost 1 of their last 6 competitive games.
• The USA have won 4 of their last 6 competitive games.

Conclusion

The USA have a much better team, and they should pick up all three points from the game with ease.

Prediction: USA to win 3-0

Best Odds: 19/1

Bookmaker: Betfair