The Costa Rica vs Suriname head-to-head is a CONCACAF Gold Cup clash that you just can’t miss. It will be played at Snapdragon Stadium, which makes it even more interesting. After all, the two countries will face each other on neutral ground, meaning none of them has the home-field support.
Costa Rica are in a good place right now. Coach Miguel Herrera’s players come into this game having beaten Trinidad and Tobago in a vicious World Cup Qualifier on 11 June. Keylor Navas was the man of the hour with three vital saves for his country, but the likes of Jeyland Mitchell and Warren Madrigal also did well, as they scored the winning goals.
The same could be said about humble Suriname, as the team is unbeaten in four consecutive matches in all competitions. No one expected this of Stanley Menzo’s players, but here we are.
How the bookies view it: Herrera’s boys need to concentrate
It’s fair to say that Costa Rica are the expected winners here. The odds behind a home team win are valued at 31/50, which definitely means the bookies like Costa Rica’s chances. However, a draw at Snapdragon Stadium is also likely, with odds valued at 57/20, while an away team win is currently valued at 24/5.
Alejandro Bran to score anytime is currently priced at 7/2, which means the winger has a good chance of finding the net. Especially, when you take into account the fact that he remained on the pitch throughout the entire 90 minutes in the match against Trinidad and Tobago a few days ago.
Recent head to head: Costa Rica dominates
Our readers should know that Costa Rica are dominating the rivalry, with five victories and a draw in six official games. However, we should point out the fact that this particular draw was the last official head-to-head. Therefore, if coach Herrera wants to get the three points here, he’d have to urge his players to shake the rustiness aside and concentrate.
Players to watch: Years mean nothing to Navas
As mentioned earlier in our professional Costa Rica vs Suriname prediction, Navas made three saves for his country in the match against Trinidad and Tobago. Sure, the team was the better of the two on the pitch, but had it not been for the former Real Madrid shot-stopper, the result on the scoreboard could’ve easily been different.
Predicted line-ups
New York City star Alonso Martinez took part in the brutal 0-8 victory for Costa Rica against the Bahamas but got himself injured and will now miss the match against Suriname.
As for the symbolic visitors, Immanuel Pherai is the only injured player. He suffered an ankle injury not too long ago and will skip the next couple of games for Suriname. However, the manager will be able to rely on team captain Dion Malone, who is fit and ready for action.
Costa Rica: Navas, Mora, Calvo, Vargas, Mitchell, Myrie, Galo, Bran, Alcocer, Ugalde & Madrigal
Suriname: Vaessen, Dijksteel, van Gelderen, Pinas, Haps, Paal, Malone, Kerk, Jubitana, Margaret & Hasselbaink
Anything else catch the eye?
Over 2.5 goals & BTTS – Yes is our top Costa Rica vs Suriname prediction this week, as the odds are a can’t-miss deal. They are valued at 5/4, which will surely tempt some of our readers. Both Costa Rica and Suriname have been doing well on the goalscoring front thus far, so we definitely expect to see a lively game at Snapdragon Stadium.
Costa Rica to win both halves is another bet you could make. Sure, the visitors are undefeated in four back-to-back matches, but the team did lose to the first classy opponent – Canada. The result on the scoreboard after 90 minutes of play against the Canucks on 20 November 2024, was 3-0 in favour of Jonathan David and his colleagues’ favour.
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