Costa Rica vs Paraguay Predictions and Match Preview

Costa Rica vs Paraguay Prediction

Paraguay are predicted to secure their first win at Copa America 2024 when the clash with Costa Rica since they are unbeaten against them in 4 of their last 6 head–to–head meetings. Costa Rica will face Paraguay in their final game of 2024 Copa America at the Q2 Stadium in the United States. This will be the 10th time both teams meet each other on the international stage.

A 3-0 loss to Colombia on match day two has dropped Costa Rica down to third in Group D with one point, while a 4-1 defeat against Brazil kept Paraguay without a point and officially eliminated them from this competition.

• Costa Rica have won just twice in their last 5 matches across all competitions.
• Coast Rica are winless in the 2024 Copa America
• Paraguay have lost their opening two matches of the 2024 Copa America
• Both teams have scored in just one of Costa Rica’s last six matches.
• Only two of Paraguay’s last six outings have seen both teams score.
• Under 2.5 goals have been produced in four of the last five head-to-heads between these two countries.

Costa Rica will aim for a positive outcome against a side already eliminated from the competition. Costa Rica will take on Paraguay in the final game of their Copa America campaign with the quarter-final off the table for both teams. Costa Rica suffered a 3-0 loss to leaders Colombia in their last game.

Meanwhile, Paraguay was humiliated by Brazil in their last game with their emphatic 4-1 victory over La Albirroja. Paraguay would have hoped for a better start to the 2024 Copa America, but two back-to-back losses to Colombia and Brazil knocked them out of the summer competition.

Costa Rica Team News

Costa Rica manager, Gustavo Alfaro, is expected to stick with his usual team with Joel Campbell, Warren Madrigal, and Alvaro Zamora leading from the front. Manfred Ugalde will be suspended for this fixture after picking up yellow cards in his last two matches.

Costa Rica Predicted Line-up (5-3-2 Formation)

Sequeira; Quiros, Mitchell, Vargas, Calvo, Lassiter; Galo, Bran, Aguilera; Zamora, Ugalde.

Paraguay team news

It is expected that Paraguay will set up a defensive lineup against Costa Rica in this fixture. Paraguay’s Andres Cubas picked up a red card in their 4-1 humiliation at the hands of Brazil and will still be unavailable for this clash. Other than that are no injury worries in the camp and are expected to name a strong 4-3-3 lineup.

Paraguay Predicted Line-up (4-3-3 Formation)

Morinigo; Velazquez, Balbuena, Alderete, Espinoza; Rojas, Cubas, Caballero; Romero, Arce, Enciso.

Almiron & Disappointing Superstars

Newcastle United midfielder, Miguel Almiron, is one of the first names on the team sheet of Paraguay and has made 57 appearances for the team since his debut in 2015. He has been playing for the Magpies for the last six years and last season he scored five goals and one assist across all competitions. He will be keen to leave his mark in this game before departure.

Joel Campbell, 32, is one of the experienced and influential members of the Costa Rica squad. He broke into the first team in 2011 and has earned 141 caps since then scoring 27 goals. The ex-Arsenal forward participated in three World Cups and made two Copa America appearances. He will be a major star to watch in this tie.

Paraguay Playing for Pride

Costa Rica was labeled as one of the underdogs in this year’s tournament. They, however, succumbed to a 3-0 loss to Colombia in their last group match and held Brazil to a goalless draw in their first match of the competition. A win against Paraguay would only improve their head-to-head as they are out of 2024 Copa America.

Paraguay, meanwhile, will find it hard to get past Costa Rica in their next match. They have a poor record against the side who also had a terrible start to the campaign. La Albirrojat sustained defeats in their opening two games, and have been knocked out of the tournament.

Costa Rica have failed to score in four of their last five games against Paraguay and the South American have scored exactly one goal in each of their last three fixtures.

We are predicting a slim 1-0 win for Paraguay, as we believe they will be playing for pride and will want to leave on a high.

Liam Foster- June 30, 2024

Costa Rica vs Paraguay Betting Tips

Paraguay to win & Under 2.5 goals

OK

3.75 Odds

Correct Score: Paraguay 1-0

OK

6.60 Odds