Costa Rica – Canada : Preview & Prediction
For the 12th day of the North and Central American Zone qualification for the next World Cup, Costa Rica hosts Canada. In this format, the first three are directly qualified for the next World Cup, the 4th will have to play a play-off. For the hosts, nothing is lost yet as they can still finish in 4th place. Indeed, Costa Rica is only one point behind Panama with three games to go. This team has not lost since 4 games with 3 wins against Honduras (2-1), Panama (1-0) and Jamaica (0-1) and a draw against Mexico (0-0).
For Canada, things are looking up as they have booked their place at the next World Cup. At the top of the ranking, the Canadian players have an 8 point lead over Panama with 3 games to go and it is almost impossible for them to get out of the top 3. Moreover, the last defeat of this team goes back to July 26, since the record is 7 wins and 4 draws. In the last 3 games, Canada beat Honduras (0-2), USA (2-0) and El Salvador (0-2).
Canada won the first leg 1-0.
Costa Rica are unbeaten in their last 4 home games.
Canada is on a 6 game winning streak.
The hosts can still hope to play in the play-offs as 4th place is only 1 point away while Canada have already qualified.
Canada are undefeated in the group stage with 7 wins and 4 draws.
In this match, we should see a very competitive game. On the one hand, Costa Rica will give everything to win points and try to enter the top 4. On the other hand, Canada will want to continue their unbeaten streak in this group phase and in all competitions. Between two teams that will not give up anything, we start on both teams score in this match.
Costa Rica – Canada : Betting Tips
Canada – Win Odds: 2.25
