Costa Rica vs Jamaica Betting Tips, H2H & Match Prediction for Gold Cup 2021
In their last group stage match, Costa Rica will face Jamaica. Both the teams are currently tied on 6 points but Costa Rica is at the top of the table as they have scored 1 extra goal than Jamaica. Whoever wins this match will top the group table. The match will be played at Exploria Stadium, Orlando, Florida, USA. The match will begin at 04:30 AM on 21st July.
Costa Rica vs Jamaica Head to Head
In their last 8 meetings, 50% of the matches were drawn which indicates that these teams are somewhat equal to each other. Out of those remaining 4 matches, Costa Rica won 3 and Jamaica won 1. The most recent match between these two teams was played in 2019 at an International Friendly.
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Costa Rica’s Form: WWL
Before coming into this tournament Costa Rica lost 4 matches in a row, but now they have found their form back and have 2 out of 2 matches in the Gold Cup. Currently, they are at the top of the table as they have scored one extra goal than Jamaica. They would want to win this match otherwise they would have to face the USA in the knockouts.
Jamaica’s Form: WWL
Jamaica’s form is also similar to that of Costa Rica. They were also on a losing streak before coming into this competition. If Jamaica wins this match then they will face Canada in the Quarter Final.
Team News and Expected Lineups
Costa Rica’s Team News:
Francisco Calvo is suspended for this match as he was red-carded in their match against Suriname. Joel Campbell and Celso Borges are in great form.
Expected CRC XI:
Formation: 4-2-1-3
GK: Moreira DEF: Matarrita, Waston, Gonzalez, Fuller DM: Ruiz, Borges CAM: Marin ATT: Lassiter, Rodriguez, Campbell
Jamaica’s Team News:
Cory Burke scored his 7th goal for his country in just 17 appearances, he and Junior Flemmings are in good form.
Expected JAM XI:
Formation: 4-4-2
GK: Blake DEF: Powell, Lowe, Moore, Bell MID: Magee, Hector, Johnson, Gray ST: Burke, Flemmings
CRC vs JAM betting tips and prediction
Both of these teams would like to win this fixture as to not face USA in the Quarter Finals by being on the 2nd spot in the table. Whoever wins this match will top the group and will face Canada in the Quarter Final. I think Costa Rica will win this match.