Brazil vs. Costa Rica betting and free choice

Last updated on June 22, 2024 1:38 PM by Erwin Noguera

Group D starts with the Copa America, with Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay and Costa Rica as the main players. We should point out that Brazil are the big favorites, but with the Verdeamarela at an all-time low, everything is up in the air.

Costa Rica won’t be slow, so even though they’re a far cry (name-wise) from the team that surprised everyone in 2014, they’re still coming off a pretty decent World Cup.

When and where?

Monday, June 24, 9:00 PM ET at SoFi Stadium

Moneyline Odds:

Brazil 1.14

Costa Rica 12

Draws:

7

Where can I watch it?

TUDN, UnivisionAnd DGO

Why bet on Brazil?

Whenever Brazil participates in a major competition of any kind, they expect to win, and this time is no different. In their previous two appearances at this tournament they have made it to the final, but it should be noted that the last time this event took place in the United States, the Brazilians failed to advance beyond the group stage for the first time since 1987.

Dorival Junior was brought in to coach this team in January after Carlo Ancelotti opted to stay at Real Madrid. The man who guided Flamengo to the 2022 Copa Libertadores crown is unbeaten in his four games in charge.

The Selecao have not lost a match against a CONCACAF opponent in more than a decade since Mexico defeated them 2-0 in a friendly in the United States in June 2012.

Since losing their last group match in the Copa America against Peru (1-0) in 2016, they have been unbeaten in seven consecutive matches in this part of the competition.

Why bet on Costa Rica?

Currently, the quest for a fourth consecutive World Cup appearance is well underway for Los Ticos, who have won their first two matches by an aggregate score of 7-0.However, Gustavo Alfaro will face stiff competition in the group stage of this event, and this is a tournament they have not competed in since 2016.

Costa Rica has won four of its previous six international matches, losing just once in that period (3-1 against Argentina). They have also not conceded in any of their last three league games and won 15 of their previous 16 meetings when scoring the opening goal.

Since the 2004 edition of the Copa América in Peru, the Costa Ricans have not progressed beyond the group stage of this competition, although they have gone winless in just one of their five appearances at this tournament (1997), so we will certainly see an interesting performance.

Final Betting Analysis: Brazil vs Costa

The Costa Ricans have had no problems in World Cup qualifying so far. However, Brazil have a range of talented young players and experienced players to call on, and we believe they will overwhelm Los Ticos, who are still going through a transition period.

This match will be a good start to the action for both teams, as the Verdeamarela will likely be hitting full speed, and Costa Rica will only work their way up as they face more accessible rivals in the next two matches.

We are aiming for a 3-0 win for Brazil.

Go for a win for the South American giants at 1.14. If you bet €100 at such odds, you could receive €14 for a total payout of €114.

Brazil vs Costa Betting choice: Brazil