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Mexico Costa Rica betting prediction
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The most likely scenario for this clash will be for both teams to score at least one goal. It is expected a match controlled by Mexico, however, Costa Rica also has players that can make a difference. It should be noted that this is a friendly clash, that is, the two sides are expected to play in a more relaxed manner, providing more room for dangerous plays.
Preview
Mexico and Costa Rica face at Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León, in a friendly match. This is the 9th friendly match of the year for Mexico, after friendly matches against United States, Uruguay, Denmark, Scotland, Wales, Croatia, Iceland and Bosnia‑Herzegovina. As for Costa Rica, this is the 8th friendly match of the year, after previous friendly matches against Japan, South Korea, Belgium, England, Northern Ireland, Tunisia and Scotland. The recent head‑to‑head record favours the home team, since they have a record of 1 win and 3 draws in the last 4 matches. The last head‑to‑head between these two teams was played on 06‑09‑2017, and ended in a draw by (1‑1). In this match the home advantage may play an important role, as both teams present significant differences between home and away performances.
Analysis Mexico
The home team plays its 9th friendly match of the year. In the previous friendly matches they registered the following final scores: United States (1‑0) Mexico, Mexico (1‑4) Uruguay, Denmark (2‑0) Mexico, Mexico (1‑0) Scotland, Mexico (0‑0) Wales, Mexico (0‑1) Croatia, Mexico (3‑0) Iceland and Mexico (1‑0) Bosnia‑Herzegovina. This is a team that is often stronger at home, with the help of its supporters, so they usually make good use of the home advantage, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses at their stadium. In the last 6 Friendlies home matches Mexico has a record of 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. There is a tendency for goals in their home matches, since 10 of the last 23 have ended ended with Under 1,5 goals. In 8 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 4 times and have never been able to turn the score around.
Mexico comes to this clash unmotivated after a 1-0 away loss to the United States. The Mexican national team usually plays in a 4-3-3, privileging a slower style of game, channeled, preferably, through the central aisle. In this tactical formation, the three players usually chosen to play in the front line are Alvarado, Zaldívar and Lainez. Still, because it is a friendly match, it is expected that the Mexican coach will choose to give less-experienced players such as Alan Pulido, Jonathan dos Santos and Jesús Angulo a chance.
Mexico comes to this clash unmotivated after a 1-0 away loss to the United States. The Mexican national team usually plays in a 4-3-3, privileging a slower style of game, channeled, preferably, through the central aisle. In this tactical formation, the three players usually chosen to play in the front line are Alvarado, Zaldívar and Lainez. Still, because it is a friendly match, it is expected that the Mexican coach will choose to give less-experienced players such as Alan Pulido, Jonathan dos Santos and Jesús Angulo a chance.
Confirmed Lineup: Gibran Lajud, Gerardo Arteaga, Jesús Angulo, Edson Álvarez, Josecarlos van Rankin, Erick Aguirre, Víctor Guzmán, Jesús Dueñas, Roberto Alvarado, Isaac Brizuela, Angel Zaldívar.
Coach: J. Lozano Espin.
Analysis Costa Rica
The away team plays its 8th friendly match of the year. In the previous friendly matches they registered the following final scores: Japan (3‑0) Costa Rica, South Korea (2‑0) Costa Rica, Belgium (4‑1) Costa Rica, England (2‑0) Costa Rica, Costa Rica (3‑0) Northern Ireland, Tunisia (1‑0) Costa Rica and Scotland (0‑1) Costa Rica. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses in away matches, with 9 goals scored and 27 conceded; against 6 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses at their stadium, with 19 goals scored and 8 conceded. In the last 6 Friendlies away matches Costa Rica has a record of 1 win and 5 losses.
In this competition, they have a sequence of 5 losses in the last away matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 5 of the last 7 matches for this competition. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 11 times and have never been able to turn the score around.
Costa Rica arrives at this match unmotivated after a 3-0 defeat in a friendly against Japan. Thus, the away team seems to be going through a very gray moment, being that it counts seven consecutive games without winning. The away team usually plays in a 5-3-2, favoring a slower and more organized game. For this, it can count on David Ramirez's finishing ability. It should be noted that the Costa Rican national team has some players with quality.
In this competition, they have a sequence of 5 losses in the last away matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 5 of the last 7 matches for this competition. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 11 times and have never been able to turn the score around.
Costa Rica arrives at this match unmotivated after a 3-0 defeat in a friendly against Japan. Thus, the away team seems to be going through a very gray moment, being that it counts seven consecutive games without winning. The away team usually plays in a 5-3-2, favoring a slower and more organized game. For this, it can count on David Ramirez's finishing ability. It should be noted that the Costa Rican national team has some players with quality.
Confirmed Lineup: Keylor Navas, Cristian Gamboa, Bryan Oviedo, Francisco Calvo, Giancarlo González, Óscar Duarte, Allan Cruz, Johan Venegas, David Guzmán, Bryan Ruiz, Joel Campbell.
Coach: G. Alfaro.
Frequently asked questions
👉 Which is the recommended bet for the Mexico Costa Rica match?
The tip and bet suggestion for the Mexico vs Costa Rica match, on 12 October 2018, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy UK, goes to: Both teams score? Yes ⇒ bet available on betfair.
👉 In which stadium will the Mexico Costa Rica be played?
The Mexico vs Costa Rica on 12 October 2018 will be played at San Nicolás de los Garza, Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León.
Friendlies - 2018
- 94% 390 / 414 Games
- Home team wins 44.87%
- Draws 28.72%
- Away team wins 26.41%
- Over 1.5 65.64%
- Over 2.5 41.28%
- Over 3.5 23.85%
- Goals 918
- Goals /match 2.35
- Goals /match home 1.4
- Goals /match away 0.96
- Both teams score 39.23%
- Goals after 80' 11.98%
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