In a second friendly game this January, the USMNT are going up against Costa Rica in a can’t-miss clash at Inter & Co Stadium. Naturally, the hosts are the favourites. However, you should still go through our essential USA vs Costa Rica betting tips before you place a wager on this match.
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USA vs Costa Rica prediction: Routine victory for the hosts
Key Stats
- USA beat Costa Rica in four consecutive games at home.
- We didn’t see goals galore in 80.0% of the previous five USA vs Costa Rica head-to-heads.
- Coach Miguel Herrera has a negative 0-1-1 record versus this opponent.
Correct score prediction: USA 2-0 Costa Rica
The match between the two countries will likely result in a 2-0 USMNT win. Historically, coach Pochettino’s side has performed better. In the last eight meetings, we saw two 2-0 US wins. Therefore, we trust our top USA vs Costa Rica predictions stand a fighting chance.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Herrera will fail once more
- HOME: -133 – 56.2%
- DRAW: +255 – 26.8%
- AWAY: +340 – 17.0%
*These USA vs Costa Rica odds are subject to change
According to the odds above, we have the USA down as the expected winners, with a staggering 56.2% win probability behind them. The visitors’ odds are priced at +340, which translates to a very low 17.0% shot at the three points.
In the meantime, BTTS – No priced at -140 gives our top USA vs Costa Rica prediction a massive 58.33% chance of success. Surely, the visitors will struggle this week.
Last five H2Hs: Costa Rica are an easy target
In the graphics below, we’ve added the most interesting USA vs Costa Rica statistics one should be aware of before placing a bet on this game.
North & Central America - World Cup Qualifying 31/03/22
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Central America - World Cup Qualifying 14/10/21
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International Match 10/06/21
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International Match 01/02/20
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International Match 02/02/19
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USA team news and form: USA on the rise
The US team had to face in-form Venezuela last week and it’s fair to say that Pochettino would’ve liked to see more. However, we believe that this team is getting stronger and stronger by the day and the match against Costa Rica will end positively for the home team.
Predicted lineup: Turner (GK), Richards, Ream, Scally, Robinson, Adams, Musah, McKennie, Balogun, Reyna & Pepi
CONCACAF Nations League 23/03/25
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Canada
2
USA
1
CONCACAF Nations League 20/03/25
L
Panama
1
USA
0
International Match 23/01/25
W
Costa Rica
0
USA
3
International Match 18/01/25
W
Venezuela
1
USA
3
CONCACAF Nations League 19/11/24
W
Jamaica
2
USA
4
Costa Rica team news and form: Visitors back in action
Costa Rica’s last official game was on the 19th of November when coach Herrera’s side had to face Panama. Alejandro Bran and Alonso Martinez scored the goals for Costa Rica in that match and we fully expect them to make an appearance against the USA as well.
Predicted lineup: Sequeira (GK), Bran, Cascante, Calvo, Mitchell, Madrigal, Brenes, Aguilera, Vargas, Lassiter & Ugalde
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
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Panama
2
Costa Rica
2
CONCACAF Nations League 15/11/24
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Panama
1
Costa Rica
0
Player to watch: Ricardo Pepi
We are giving Pepi a shoutout in our USA vs Costa Rica prediction as he just recently scored two goals for his country. We believe he will do well against Costa Rica, as the visitors have been conceding goals more frequently lately.
Second player to watch: Weston McKennie
Playmaker-in-chief Weston McKennie supplied teammates with two assists in the US’ last four games in all competitions. The talented midfielder is the heart and soul of this starting XI and fans expect him to carry his team on a regular basis.
