Costa Rica vs Paraguay Prediction Copa América 2024

⚽ Football Copa América 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 3 July 2024 - 02:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Q2 Stadium (Austin, TX)

Costa Rica's chances of reaching the Copa América knockout phase are slim, requiring a victory against already-eliminated Paraguay to have any hope of advancing. After a promising goalless draw against Brazil, they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Colombia, leaving them scoreless in five of their last six Copa América matches.

The outcome of Costa Rica's final group game is uncertain, given their evenly split head-to-head record against Paraguay (W3, D3, L3). To progress, Los Ticos likely need to win by more than one goal, unless Colombia heavily defeats Brazil.

Paraguay, already eliminated after losses to Colombia (2-1) and Brazil (4-1), has nothing at stake. They struggled particularly between the 30th minute and half-time against Brazil, conceding three goals and effectively ending their campaign.

La Albirroja can still salvage some pride with a positive result in Austin. A defeat would mark their first Copa América since 1925 where they lost all group matches, a disappointing end for a team with a history of success in the tournament, including championships in 1953 and 1979.

Where to watch?

📺 You can watch Costa Rica vs Paraguay Live Stream on TV on our website.

📋Players to watch: Joel Campbell (Costa Rica) - Potential 140th cap and chance to become nation's fifth-highest all-time scorer Julio Enciso (Paraguay) - Scored his first goal for Paraguay against Colombia earlier this month

⚡Match Facts: Paraguay hasn't scored more than once in an international fixture since June 2023

💡Prediction: This match presents an intriguing scenario with Costa Rica fighting for survival and Paraguay playing for pride. Costa Rica's recent goal-scoring struggles are concerning, but the urgency of their situation could spark a more aggressive approach. Paraguay, despite being eliminated, will be motivated to avoid a winless campaign. Both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities, which could lead to an open, back-and-forth contest. Costa Rica's need for a substantial victory might leave them exposed to counterattacks. Expect a closely fought battle with both teams finding the net, but Costa Rica's desperation for a win could give them the edge in a potentially high-scoring affair.

Betting Tips:

• Both Teams to Score
• Over 2.5 Goals
• Costa Rica to Win
• Joel Campbell to Score Anytime
• Julio Enciso to Score or Assist
• Over 3.5 Cards in the Match
• Draw at Half-Time, Costa Rica Win at Full-Time