Costa Rica vs Canada – Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 25/03/22, Team News and Lineups

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Costa Rica and Canada go head-to-head for three points in the CONCACAF World Cup qualification section. Can table-topping Canada strengthen their grip on top spot in the group? Read our free predictions and betting picks for the game here.
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Prediction for World Cup Qualification match – Costa Rica vs Canada

Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Canada to Win – 2.45

Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Under 2.5 Goals – 1.44

Canada to Win

Unbeaten Canada are sitting pretty at the summit of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualification group and they are primed to push for another positive result this week. The Canadians beat Costa Rica twice in 2021, in the WC qualifiers and in the Gold Cup, and a third straight victory over Los Ticos is in the offing here.

Under 2.5 Goals

Canada have been pocketing plenty of points in the group, though their games have quite often been low-scoring affairs. Indeed, eight of their 11 World Cup qualification fixtures have produced under 2.5 goals, while each of their two encounters with Costa Rica last year also spawned two or fewer goals. Expect another game of fine margins at the Estadio Nacional this week.

Preliminary review and match prediction for Costa Rica vs Canada

Canada are in total command of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualification group after 11 fixtures and The Canucks are the section’s only remaining unbeaten outfit.

With more wins and more goals than any of their competitors so far, John Herdman’s charges are enjoying a stellar campaign, outperforming the ante-post favourites USA and Mexico.

The Canadians’ have also been rock-solid in defence, conceding a meagre five goals across 11 assignments overall and that reliable defensive platform could give them the edge over modest scorers Costa Rica this week.

Los Ticos are in the running to land a playoff spot, though automatic qualification for the World Cup in Qatar already seems beyond them.

Luis Fernando Suárez’s misfiring troops just haven’t been threatening enough in attack to maintain a proper challenge for the top positions and Costa Rica have notched just eight times in 11 qualifiers.

Their lack of oomph at the business end of the pitch was evident in both meetings with Canada last year, where Costa Rica failed to score across 180 minutes of frustrating football.

Those victories should arm Canada with plenty of confidence ahead of their trip south to San José this week and with prolific strikers Jonathan David and Cyle Larin in tow, the visitors can push for maximum points again.

David and Larin are the joint-top scorers in the CONCACAF World Cup Qualification with five goals each and the dynamism in attack they offer should help to get Canada over the line on Friday.

Safe Bets

Canada have scored in all but one of their 11 qualification fixtures to date and their consistency in the final third can be taken advantage of in the markets. While the price isn’t exactly a pocket-filler, there is enough wiggle room at 1.4 to make backing Canada to score a sensible option for bettors on the lookout for a safe avenue to explore.

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Canada beat Costa Rica to nil twice in 2021 and having conceded just five times in 11 qualification tussles overall, The Canucks have proven themselves reliable enough in defence to make them a seriously tempting option in the win to nil market again. At 3.3, the value is there in the odds too, so back the visitors to claim the points and a clean sheet.

Costa Rica vs Canada first goalscorer

Lille star Jonathan David is enjoying a fine campaign in France this term and the 22-year-old striker will hope to carry his fine club form onto the international stage. David was Canada’s match-winner against Costa Rica in November (1-0) and at 5.5, the ex-Gent forward is the prime candidate in the first goalscorer market again on Friday.

Costa Rica vs Canada Team News

Experienced defensive pair Cristian Gamboa and Oscar Duarte are both injured for Costa Rica, though star stopper Keylor Navas and striker Joel Campbell are both available.

Canada are still without the services of Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies who is working his way back to fitness after a long layoff. Canada have 16 European based players in what looks a very strong squad.

Starting Lineups

 Costa Rica: Navas – Waston, Vargas, Calvo – Fuller, Borges, Tejeda, Oviedo – Torres, Martinez, Campbell

Canada: Borjan – Laryea, Henry, Kennedy, Adekugbe – Hutchinson, Eustaquio, Millar – Hoilett, Larin, David

Highlighted Player

Junior Hoilett

Junior Hoilett has been a regular feature in the English Championship for most of his career and after spells with Blackburn Rovers, QPR and Cardiff, the winger is current plying his trade with Reading. The 31-year-old has scored 13 times in 42 appearances for Canada, though he has yet to find the net during the current World Cup qualification campaign.

Most popular FAQ for Costa Rica vs Canada

Who won the last meeting between these nations?

Canada beat Costa Rica 1-0 when the nations last met on November 13th.

Where will this fixture be played?

Friday’s game will be played at the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica in San José.

Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?

We recommend checking out the odds at William Hill for Costa Rica vs Canada.

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