Costa Rica and Suriname will go at it on 16 June in a can’t-miss CONCACAF Gold Cup match that might just have a pivotal role in the outcome of Group A. The match is scheduled to be played at Snapdragon Stadium, which definitely means US citizens are headed toward an interesting head-to-head. Stay tuned for the inside scoop on our essential Costa Rica vs Suriname betting tips.
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Costa Rica vs Suriname prediction: Routine Costa Rica victory ahead
Key Stats
- We saw over 3.5 goals in three of the last five Costa Rica vs Suriname head-to-heads.
- Costa Rica won both of their last two games.
- Suriname shared the spoils with El Salvador in their previous friendly.
Correct score prediction: Costa Rica 3-1 Suriname
One of the six official games between the two countries did have a 3-1 score in favour of Herrera’s side on the scoreboard after 90 minutes of play, which does give our key Costa Rica vs Suriname prediction the edge.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Costa Rica favoured by experts
- HOME: 31/50 (1.62) – 61.7%
- DRAW: 57/20 (3.85) – 26.0%
- AWAY: 24/5 (5.80) – 17.2%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As you can see from the odds in our professional Costa Rica vs Suriname prediction, the expected winners are clearly the home side’s players, with odds priced at 31/50 (1.62). They keep a massive 61.7% shot at the three points, which should be more than enough for coach Miguel Herrera’s players to get a win here.
Over 3.5 goals also might become a reality. The bookies’ top deal on this market is priced at 5/4 (2.25), meaning the two countries have a 44.4% chance of scoring at least four goals.
Most recent H2Hs: History to repeat itself at Snapdragon Stadium
The 1-1 tie from 2024 is the best result Suriname have to show for. Gleofilo Vlijter scored the equalizer for his country, and it will be interesting to see if he will play this week as well.
CONCACAF Nations League 11/10/24
Suriname
Costa Rica
CONCACAF Gold Cup 17/07/21
Suriname
Costa Rica
Costa Rica team news and form: Herrera to count on the best
Costa Rica’s manager will be able to rely on most of his key players. The only star who won’t make it is New York City’s centre-forward Alonso Martinez, who suffered a nasty injury not too long ago.
Predicted lineup: Navas (GK), Mitchell, Mora, Calvo, Bran, Galo, Alcover, Mora, Madrigal, Ugalde & Garcia
CONCACAF Gold Cup Qualifying 26/03/25
W
Belize
1
Costa Rica
6
CONCACAF Gold Cup Qualifying 22/03/25
W
Belize
0
Costa Rica
7
International Match 23/01/25
L
USA
3
Costa Rica
0
CONCACAF Nations League 19/11/24
D
Panama
2
Costa Rica
2
CONCACAF Nations League 15/11/24
L
Panama
1
Costa Rica
0
Suriname team news and form: Suriname on the rise
Yes, we favour Herrera’s boys in our professional Costa Rica vs Suriname prediction, but we should give credit where it’s due and say that Suriname deserved to get a win over El Salvador in the World Cup Qualifier a few days ago, as they had a massive 67.0% possession.
Predicted lineup: Hahn (GK), Boetius, Pinas, Abena, Dijksteel, Klas, Montnor, Turfkruier, Lonwijk, Rigters & Margaret
CONCACAF Gold Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
W
Martinique
0
Suriname
1
CONCACAF Gold Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
W
Martinique
0
Suriname
1
CONCACAF Nations League 20/11/24
L
Canada
3
Suriname
0
CONCACAF Nations League 15/11/24
L
Canada
1
Suriname
0
CONCACAF Nations League 16/10/24
W
Guyana
1
Suriname
5
Former Real Madrid star Keylor Navas is the player to watch in our exceptional Costa Rica vs Suriname prediction, as he is by far the most famous player on his team. At the age of 38, Navas is still Costa Rica’s first option under the sticks, which speaks volumes about his class.
Navas has the quality
The veteran made three crucial saves for his country in the World Cup qualifier against Trinidad and Tobago a few days ago. His country went on to get a 2-1 victory, which is a big boost for their World Cup pursuit.
