Costa Rica vs Paraguay Prediction & Betting Tips (3 July)

Costa Rica offered itself a very good preparation through its qualifying matches for the next World Cup by hitting big prices with selections little known to the general public like Saint-Christophe-et-Nièves 4-0 and Grenada in the process 0-3. Two punchy victories which allowed the Costa Ricans to hold off Brazil on the very first day of the group stage 0-0. Note that on behalf of the J2 on the night of Friday to Saturday last, Los Ticos faced Colombia to try to put an end to their series of victories of 9 matches and why not to offer themselves a group final to rally the quarter-finals of the competition for the 3rd time in their history. Paraguay is not an easy selection to negotiate but it was still put in danger during the first day by falling against a Colombia on mission defeated 2-1 and very clearly, the 2nd day against Brazil was to of capital importance to still believe in the 2nd round to follow.

Let us remember, however, that the Paraguayans have reached the quarter-finals twice during the last two editions of the Copa America in Brazil, an exit in the group stage this year would be a real failure. Note, however, that before the clash against Brazil, La Albirroja had only won two of its last ten TCC matches during a match counting for the qualifiers for the next World Cup against Bolivia 1-0 and moreover the only one won over the first 6 days, and in a warm-up friendly against Panama 0-1 after having suffered a heavy defeat against Chile 3-0 and a draw against Peru 0-0.

To talk about the absences from Costa Rica, how can we not mention the triple European champion with Real Madrid and finalist of the Champions in 2020 with PSG, Keylor Navas, who decided to draw a line under the selection. Executives Oviedo (81 sel), Gonzalez (90 sel) and midfielder Tejeda (78 sel) are also absent for this big meeting. This selection still has potential with notably the winger Lassiter (Montreal CF), Alvaro Zamora (Aris Limassol, 4 goals in the league this season), the playmaker from Nottingham, Brandon Zamora or the resident of Spartak Moscow, Ugalde.There are also some absences to deplore from Paraguay with the non-calls of Sanabria (Torino), the former starting goalkeeper Fernandez and defender Roberto Rojas (Vasco da Gama).

These are ultimately the three major absences important to notify. The hopes are carried by the talented Enciso (Brighton), scorer during J1 against Colombia and on the resident of Newcastle, Almiron (3 goals in 33 appearances in the Premier League this season). Behind, we should trust the pair Alderete (Getafe) and Balbuena (Dinamo Moscow).