Costa Rica vs Honduras Prediction & Match Preview

• Costa Rica lost three of the last four games in all competitions.
• Honduras forced Mexico to penalty shootout in the Nations League quarter-finals.
• Just 2 of the previous 13 H2H games between these rivals saw three or more goals scored.

The last ticket for the 2024 Copa America will be on the line on Saturday evening as Costa Rica and Honduras battle it out in the playoffs clash at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The Costa Ricans have not featured at the Copa America since 2016 while Honduras are only looking for their second appearance at the prestigious tournament. The previous one happened in 2001.

Costa Rica left a horrendous impression in the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-finals. They suffered two humiliating losses at the hands of Panama, conceding three goals in each of two ties. They did bounce back with a 2-0 victory in a friendly against El Salvador last month.

Honduras endured a whole different story in their Nations League quarter-finals clash. They were moments away from eliminating heavyweights Mexico but an equalizer form the 11th minute of added time in the reverse game sent the tie to the shootout. The Mexicans were better there to eventually advance to the semi-finals of the competition.

Recent Meetings

Costa Rica claimed four points from the two matches against Honduras in the 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Honduras are winless in the previous seven meetings with Los Ticos.

Only 2 of the previous 13 H2H matches provided three or more goals.

Costa Rica vs Honduras Prediction

The bookmakers consider Costa Rica the favourites in this matchup but we really struggle to find any value in backing them on Saturday. Los Ticos have not been pulling up any trees recently. They lost three of the previous four matches across competitions, conceding at least three goals in each of these defeats. On the other side, Honduras produced a couple of sensational efforts against the likes of Mexico in the Nations League quarter-finals. Los Catrachos are well worth backing not to lose in regular time at the 1.66 odds.

Honduras rely heavily on their stern defensive line. We expect them to molest the out-of-form Costa Rican side on Saturday. Los Ticos did leak way too many goals of late but we can hardly see the likes of Honduras putting three or more goals past them. Last but not least, 11 of the previous 13 head-to-head matches between these counterparts finished with fewer than three goals scored. The Under 2.5 goals pick is paid at the 1.57 odds.

Steffen Schmidt- March 22, 2024

Costa Rica vs Honduras Betting Tips

Honduras to win or draw

OK

	1.68 Odds
	1.67 Odds

Under 2.5 goals

OK

1.58 Odds

Correct Score: Honduras 1-0

OK

	9.00 Odds
	8.50 Odds