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Costa Rica Women - Zambia Women
Women's World Cup - FMG Stadium Waikato
3rd Round
Prediction 1
Costa Rica to Win
43/20 (3.15)
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Prediction 2
Over 2.5 Goals
4/5 (1.80)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Costa Rica and Zambia meet at the Waikato Stadium in the Women’s World Cup on Monday, July 31st. Both eliminated nations are playing for pride on matchday three in Group C. Read our Women’s World Cup predictions along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Costa Rica vs Zambia
Costa Rica and Zambia will both be determined to put on a good show before they bow out of the World Cup on Monday. Read our top Costa Rica vs Zambia predictions for this week’s fixture below and when you’re finished here, head over to our football betting tips page for more expert picks.
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Costa Rica to Win
- Zambia conceded a dismal ten goals across their two defeats in Group C so far.
- Costa Rica were more competitive in their defeats to Spain and Japan.
- Zambia have failed to win seven of their last ten fixtures overall.
Over 2.5 Goals
- Five goals hit the net in each of Zambia’s first two Group C fixtures at the World Cup.
- Eight of Zambia’s last nine games overall have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Those nine tussles averaged a whopping 4.77 goals per 90 minutes.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Costa Rica vs Zambia
Check out our collection of key stats for Monday’s game featuring Costa Rica – Zambia below alongside a tool to help you choose the most attractive odds.
Last Five - Costa Rica Women
31/07/23
Women's World Cup Women's
Zambia Women
Costa Rica Women
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1
L
26/07/23
Women's World Cup Women's
Japan Women
Costa Rica Women
2
0
L
21/07/23
Women's World Cup Women's
Spain Women
Costa Rica Women
3
0
L
03/07/23
Central American and Caribbean Games Women Central
Haiti Women
Costa Rica Women
0
2
W
01/07/23
Central American and Caribbean Games Women Central
Centro Caribe Sports Women
Costa Rica Women
2
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Last Five - Zambia Women
31/07/23
Women's World Cup Women's
Costa Rica Women
Zambia Women
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3
W
26/07/23
Women's World Cup Women's
Spain Women
Zambia Women
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22/07/23
Women's World Cup Women's
Japan Women
Zambia Women
5
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07/07/23
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Germany Women
Zambia Women
2
3
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30/06/23
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Switzerland Women
Zambia Women
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Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, Costa Rica vs Zambia odds and probability figures ahead of Monday’s match below.
Costa Rica odds: 43/20 (3.15) – 31.7%
Draw odds: 47/20 (3.35) – 29.9%
Zambia odds: 28/5 (2.12) – 47.2%
Zambia have been priced as the bookmakers’ expected winners on Monday with the implied probability of a victory for the Africans currently set at a whopping 47.2%. Costa Rica are an interesting 13/8 (2.63) to net over 1.5 goals this week however, and that outcome has an implied probability of 38.1%. Elsewhere, Maria Paula Salas is priced at 14/5 (3.80) to net anytime on Monday.
Costa Rica vs Zambia Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates, Costa Rica vs Zambia lineups and team news for Monday’s Women’s World Cup contest below.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica have no injuries to report and with a strong squad available, they could stick with the same XI that lost 2-0 to Japan on matchday two in Group C.
Predicted Lineup for Costa Rica: Solera – Coto, Villalobos, Benavides, Elizondo – Herrera, Granados, Alvarado, Guillen – Salas, Chinchilla
Zambia
Catherine Musonda is free to feature again following her one-game suspension and the keeper should take her place back in the team on Monday. Zambia have no injuries to trouble them elsewhere.
Predicted Lineup for Zambia: Musonda – Belemu, Musesa, Mweemba, Tembo – S. Banda, Kundananji, Lungu, Katongo, Mapepa – B. Banda
Player to Watch – Priscila Chinchilla
22-year-old Priscila Chinchilla has a fine record at international level with 20 goal in 45 appearances for Costa Rica and the attacker, who is a free agent, will hope to impress potential suitors at club level with an impactful performance on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Costa Rica Women
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