Costa Rica vs Brazil 6/22/18 - World Cup Picks & Predictions
Posted on 20 June 2018 by Paul
Costa Rica vs. Brazil
Soccer: 08:00 EST
Jun. 22, 2018
TV: Fox Sports 1
Latest Odds : BRA -1.75 Total: 2.75
Brazil suffered a punch in the mouth in their first match in this World Cup, when they were held to a draw against Switzerland. They will now look for their first win of the tournament when they will clash against Costa Rica on Friday. Costa Rica are also coming off a tough result, as they lost against Serbia in the first match.
Brazil looked really unprepared for the World Cup, as they were held to what seemed like an unexpected 1-1 draw against Switzerland. They actually took an early lead at the 20th minute when Coutinho scored a very strong shot. They were creating very few chances, and even those were not all on the opposing target. Switzerland eventually managed to pull even at the 50th minute with Zuber, and Brazil just didn’t have an answer for that goal.
Costa Rica must also be feeling bad about the outcome of their first match. They fought really hard in that match, and despite not recording a lot of scoring chances they feel like they deserved more. However, it was Serbia who scored the only goal of that match in the 58th minute. Kolarov scored a direct free kick that essentially doomed Costa Rica, who were unable to respond. Both Bolanos and Campbell are coming off injuries and were quite rusty off the bench.
Bonus Betting Pick: Brazil -1.75 (-117)
Brazil have had a great history against Costa Rica over the years, having won each of the four competitive matches they’ve played. They will be looking for a solid performance in order to avoid getting caught in elimination scenarios. Costa Rica have caused numerous upsets in the past and have a lot of quality up front. However, I feel that Brazil won’t stumble here.
Posted on 20 June 2018 by Paul
Costa Rica vs. Brazil
Soccer: 08:00 EST
Jun. 22, 2018
TV: Fox Sports 1
Latest Odds : BRA -1.75 Total: 2.75
Brazil suffered a punch in the mouth in their first match in this World Cup, when they were held to a draw against Switzerland. They will now look for their first win of the tournament when they will clash against Costa Rica on Friday. Costa Rica are also coming off a tough result, as they lost against Serbia in the first match.
Brazil looked really unprepared for the World Cup, as they were held to what seemed like an unexpected 1-1 draw against Switzerland. They actually took an early lead at the 20th minute when Coutinho scored a very strong shot. They were creating very few chances, and even those were not all on the opposing target. Switzerland eventually managed to pull even at the 50th minute with Zuber, and Brazil just didn’t have an answer for that goal.
Costa Rica must also be feeling bad about the outcome of their first match. They fought really hard in that match, and despite not recording a lot of scoring chances they feel like they deserved more. However, it was Serbia who scored the only goal of that match in the 58th minute. Kolarov scored a direct free kick that essentially doomed Costa Rica, who were unable to respond. Both Bolanos and Campbell are coming off injuries and were quite rusty off the bench.
Bonus Betting Pick: Brazil -1.75 (-117)
Brazil have had a great history against Costa Rica over the years, having won each of the four competitive matches they’ve played. They will be looking for a solid performance in order to avoid getting caught in elimination scenarios. Costa Rica have caused numerous upsets in the past and have a lot of quality up front. However, I feel that Brazil won’t stumble here.