Brazil vs Costa Rica Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Copa America 2024

The Seleção remain one of the favourites for the title.

Brazil are one of the top contenders to clinch the Copa America this term after coming close to lifting it in the last edition. They are on an excellent run of form after remaining unbeaten in the previous four matches.

The Seleção had excellent preparation before the tournament as they took on Mexico and USA in the friendlies. Against Mexico, they secured a thrilling 3-2 win after Endrick netted the winner in the final minutes followed by a draw against USA in the last match. 

Costa Rica head into the tournament in excellent form after registering two consecutive wins in the last two matches. They defeated St. Kitts by winning 4-0 goals in the opening match of the World Cup qualification in an emphatic fashion.

In the last game, they secured a 3-0 win over Grenada to continue their unbeaten streak in the second round. However, these teams do not possess the quality Brazil have in their squad as they lock horns against them in the opening match. 

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 25 June at 6:30 AM IST

Location- SoFi Stadium

Form:

Brazil (in all competitions): L-W-D-W-D

Costa Rica (in all competitions): W-L-D-W-W

Player to Watch

Vinicius Junior (Brazil) 

Vinicius Junior will be the danger man for Brazil in this Copa America 2024 campaign after enjoying a stellar campaign with Real Madrid. He finished the season with 24 goals and nine assists to help them win the LaLiga and UEFA Champions League.

Vinicius Jr. also scored the crucial goal in the UCL final. He can be a potent weapon for them as his ability to beat defenders with his trickery and pace makes him a deadly player in those situations. 

Joel Campbell (Costa Rica) 

Joel Campbell is probably the most experienced player in the Costa Rica team after making over 139 matches for the team. He broke into the side in 2011 and has scored 27 goals since then.

Campbell has played for some of the best teams in Europe including Arsenal, Real Betis, Villarreal and Sporting. He now plays his club football for LD Alajuelense in his native Costa Rica. 

Match Facts

• Brazil are unbeaten in the last four matches
• Costa Rica have won two consecutive matches in a row
• The Seleção have won the previous four games against Costa Rica

Brazil vs Costa Rica: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Brazil to win this match – 1/8 with Skybet
• Tip 2: Total goals under 3.5 – 6/10 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Vinicius Junior to score any time – 11/10 with Bet365

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Injury and Team News

Head coach Dorival Júnior left out Ederson, Casemiro, Neymar and Richarlison from the final squad. Despite Endrick impressing in the last few matches, he likely will be starting from the bench in this match.

On the other hands, there are no injury concerns in the Costa Rica camp as they aim to make a good start to the tournament. 

Head-to-Head 

Total Matches- 4

Brazil- 4

Costa Rica- 0

Draw- 0

Also read: Copa America 2024: Full fixtures, schedule, timing, telecast & live streaming details

Predicted Lineups

Brazil Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Alisson (GK); Danilo, Marquinhos, Militão, Wendell; Guimarães, Luiz; Raphinha, Paquetá, Vinicius; Rodrygo

Costa Rica Predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Sequeira (GK); Cascante, Vargas, Calvo; Quiros, Galo, Aguilera, Mora; Campbell, Zamora; Contreras

Match Prediction

Brazil are one of the top contenders for Copa America 2024 and have performed excellently. Costa Rica on the other hand have performed better but are yet to test themselves against the best. With the quality of players separating the two sides, we expect Brazil to secure a comfortable victory here. 

Prediction: Brazil 3-0 Costa Rica

Also read: Top five youngsters to watch out for at Copa América 2024

Telecast Details

UK: Premier Sports

USA: FOX Sports, TUDN

Australia: Optus Sports

India: TBD

Nigeria: Sportitalia

Canada: TSN, RDS

Also Read: Where and how to watch Copa America 2024 around the world?

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