Argentina vs Costa Rica Prediction & Betting Tips - International Friendlies

Prediction published on 24/03/2024, 22:45  by Sridhar | Modified on 26/03/2024 at 14:50 in Football Predictions

With an eye on the upcoming Copa America Championships, Argentina and Costa Rica face off in a friendly on Tuesday. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will host this match. The World Champions strolled to a 3-0 win over El Salvador last week, despite not having Lionel Messi available. Messi will not be available again, but the Argentines have enough class and depth in their squad. Lionel Scaloni’s men have been in rampaging form since their World Cup success, conceding only two goals in 11 matches. Both of those goals were conceded against Uruguay in November, when they were beaten 2-0. Barring that, all other ten matches ended in Argentina winning with a clean sheet. While their World Cup qualification is looking assured, as they stand at the at the top of the CONMEBOL qualification standings, the upcoming Copa America will be the focus. They are paired with Peru, Chile, and Canada in Group A and will use this fixture to further fine-tune their preparations.

Costa Rica is also looking forward to their participation in the Copa America and will come here after a 3-1 win over Honduras in the CONCACAF Nations League. The designated visitors have a tough task awaiting them in Copa America, as they are clubbed with Brazil, Colombia, and Paraguay in Group D. Costa Rica have lost three of their last five matches, with their two wins coming against the lower-ranked El Salvador and Honduras. Even in the friendlies, they didn’t quite exhibit improved form, losing three of their last five international friendlies. That included a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of the UAE, and it would be a huge upset if they step up against Argentina and even find a goal, something that many opponents have struggled to do against the World Champions.