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The 2024 edition of Copa America returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Costa Rica lock horns with an impressive Brazil side in an important encounter at the SoFi Stadium on Monday. Brazil are one of the favourites to win the tournament and hold the upper hand going into this game.
Brazil vs Costa Rica Preview
Costa Rica have become a robust unit on the international stage this year but will face a difficult test in their first game of the competition. The Central American outfit eased past Grenada by a 3-0 scoreline in a World Cup qualifier last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Brazil, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the World Cup qualification standings and have endured a difficult period this year. The Selecao were held to a 1-1 draw by the USA in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Brazil vs Costa Rica Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Brazil have an excellent historical record against Costa Rica and have won 10 out of the 11 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Costa Rica's paltry one victory.
- Brazil and Costa Rica have played out two matches against each other in Copa America, with Brazil winning both matches and scoring a total of nine goals.
- Marquinhos is set to play his 16th match in the Copa America - the third-highest number of appearances in the competition for a Brazilian player since the turn of the century.
- Costa Rica have lost only one of their last four matches against CONMEBOL teams in Copa America and could secure consecutive such victories for the first time.
Brazil vs Costa Rica Prediction
Brazil have an excellent squad at their disposal but are yet to come together as a unit in international competitions. Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior can be lethal on their day and will need to step up to the plate for the Selecao.
Costa Rica can pack a punch on their day and have troubled their South American opponents in the past. Brazil are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Brazil 3-1 Costa Rica
Brazil vs Costa Rica Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Brazil to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Costa Rica to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Vinicius Junior to score - Yes
