El Salvador and Costa Rica do battle in a 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup matchup at Red Bull Arena in Harrison. In this El Salvador vs Costa Rica prediction, you will find the latest odds and best picks. Will we see a winner in New Jersey?
El Salvador vs. Costa Rica Information
El Salvador vs Costa Rica
Location of the game: Red Bull Arena, Harrison, NJ.
Date & Time: Friday, June 30, 8:30 PM EST.
How to watch: Fox Sports
El Salvador vs. Costa Rica Recent Scores
El Salvador and Costa Rica last met in March 2022. Costa Rica picked up a 2-1 away win in a CONCACAF World Cup qualifier.
The Costa Ricans won 2-1 home and away in those World Cup qualifiers. The three meetings prior ended in draws. Read on for the best soccer odds predictions for this match.
Last Game Records
It is important to take a quick look at how each team is doing this season before making any betting picks.
El Salvador
El Salvador started their Gold Cup campaign with a narrow loss to Martinique. The Blue and White were 2-0 down after just 16 minutes, and Bryan Tamacas’ 95th-minute penalty was just a consolation.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica was also beaten 2-1 in their opening 2022 CONCACAF Gold Cup fixture. Aaron Suarez pulled one back in injury time, but Panama held on for the win.
El Salvador vs. Costa Rica Betting Preview
Both nations are desperate for points after losing their opening matches.
El Salvador Preview
After losing the first one, El Salvador has work to do in Group C. The final group game on their CONCACAF Gold Cup schedule will be against Panama at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.
El Salvador has not won since a 3-1 CONCACAF Nations League victory over Grenada back in June 2022. Since then, the Cuscatlecos have drawn three and lost six of nine.
Hugo Perez’s boys will be desperate for a positive result to keep their knockout stage dreams alive. The best El Salvador vs Costa Rica prediction and soccer picks are below.
Costa Rica Preview
Costa Rica is also in poor form, losing four in a row. The Costa Ricans last won a match in March, as late goals from Suarez and Anthony Contreras secured a 2-1 Nations League triumph in Martinique.
Los Ticos suffered a disappointing defeat in their opening match, losing 2-1 to Panama at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. They have now left themselves with a mountain to climb.
Can Luis Fernando Suarez’s side end the losing streak and claim a massive three points in New Jersey? El Salvador vs Costa Rica prediction is coming up.
El Salvador vs. Costa Rica Odds Breakdown
Despite losing four on the bounce, Costa Rica is the favorite to win this one. In the latest soccer odds market, the Costa Ricans are priced at just +110.
El Salvador heads to Red Bull Arena as the underdog. You can get +280 for the Blue and White to prevail, while the tie is priced at +220.
El Salvador vs. Costa Rica Pick and Prediction
Costa Rica has a good record over El Salvador over the years. They may be in poor form right now, but Los Ticos should have too much to handle for the Salvadorians.
The last two meetings have ended in 2-1 wins for the Costa Ricans, and a 2-1 Costa Rica victory on Friday night is priced at +900. There is also good value in +400 for Costa Rica to win and both teams to score.
- Final Score Prediction: El Salvador 1-2 Costa Rica (+900)
- Pick: Costa Rica to Win and Both Teams to Score (+400)
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