LiontipsCosta Rica vs Canada. Predictions and Betting Tips for CONCACAF Gold Cup
Command Analysis
Costa Rica got a play-off spot, finishing first in the group. Luis Guzman's team won three games and picked up nine points out of nine possible. In the first match they recorded a 3:1 victory over Guadeloupe, then a 2:1 victory over Suriname and in the most recent game then beat Jamaica with a 1:0 score.
Costa Rica scored 6 goals in the group stage and conceded three. Team couldn't create many goal opportunities, but they were brilliant on converting them.
Canada national team picked up six points in the group stage and got a quarter-final spot from the second place, finishing behind their local rivals - USA team. John Herdman's team beat Martinique with a 4:1 score, then got the same result in the match against Haiti and then went down to USA with a 0:1 score.
Canadians scored eight goals and conceded only three, they were dominating in all three games, so their team will have a good chance to advance into the semi-final.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 1:1
Two out of last five head-to-head games ended with that score
СтавкаCanada to score in the second half
In three most recent high-scoring games Canadians scored in the second half
СтавкаFirst half: total under 1,5
This bet won in two out of last three head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
In the group stage Costa Rica didn't play against a team like Canada. They were fortunate to beat Jamaica, while Canada was looking better than USA on the pitch, but eventually got a disappointing defeat. Northerners put up an excellent performance in the previous matches, they scored eight goals, so their balanced line-up has a great chance for success in the quarter-final match.
We think that nominal visitors will play accurately on defense and will try to convert their chances to advance into the next round of the tournament. Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Canada
Both opponents managed to score goals in almost every match of the group stage. Both teams have a great offensive line, which lets them to create and convert many goal opportunities. But teams also conceded in every match, but one, so teams have too many defensive mistakes. In our opinion, we will see another game with goals from both teams.
Our second bet will be on both teams to score
