With an obvious favorite to win the game, is there any chance for the underdog in this game? Let’s find out together!
Santos de Guapiles vs New York City: Top Predictions and Betting Lines for Wednesday
An interesting clash for sure, but one that we analyzed well enough to support you with the best bets and odds. For more expert CONCACAF Champions League picks, please visit our dedicated page. The mentioned odds were such when the article was being written. Our recommended bookmaker for the game is BetMGM.
Match Result – Draw
This is a CONCACAF Champions League game and there were no games between the two clubs previously. New York City recently had some good games – a 4:1 home victory against Queretaro, a 2:1 home victory against Inter Playa, and an unconvincing 2:2 away draw against Montreal. It will be interesting to see how the team will cope with an away game this year especially if the travel distance is larger.
Both Teams to Score – Yes
We believe that the travel distance and the home advantage for Santos de Guapiles will be of significant importance for this game and the chances for goals will be for both teams. New York City has scored in every game this year. Santos de Guapiles recently had a prestigious away victory over Deportivo Saprissa.
Santos de Guapiles and New York City lineup information
There are some interesting facts concerning the lineups for this game. Let’s see what the coaches have to deal with!
Santos de Guapiles’ lineup
There are no injury or suspension issues for Santos de Guapiles. We believe that the left-back Luis Jose Hernandez will start against New York City and he will have a good game. He scored in the game against Deportivo Saprissa and had a major impact on the game. Javon East will probably lead the attack and he could do well as well as he is the most important player for the team.
New York City’s lineup
Antom Tinnerholm will leave a hole in the right-back position as he is injured and will be unavailable for this game. If Valentin Castellanos leads the attack against Santos de Guapiles, we are expecting him to be the main attacking threat.
Find the best odds for the Santos de Guapiles vs New York City game
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An impressive draw
It is more than obvious that New York City will travel to Costa Rica as the big favorite to win this game. The differences in class, finances, and infrastructure of the two teams are too big to ignore. But how often have we seen underdog stories in soccer? The travel distance and the home advantage will play a key role here and we believe the game will end in a 2:2 draw.
FAQ on the Santos de Guapiles vs New York City game:
- When will the game start? – 02:00 on Wednesday – 16th of February
- Where will the game be played? – Estadio Ebal Rodriguez
- Who do the bookies favor? – New York City