CONCACAF Gold Cup: Mexico – Costa Rica Match Predictions, Tips & Odds

Reigning champions Mexico hopes to continue its mastery while Costa Rica looks to break an unfortunate skid as they collide this Saturday in the Concacaf Gold Cup at the Allegiant Stadium and bet365 has a massive offer perfect for this explosive matchup.

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Value bets for Mexico vs Costa Rica

Odds are unavailable as of press time, although Mexico will likely be the favorites in this matchup having beaten Costa Rica in their four meetings in this competition before. In their previous matchup, El Tricolor put their offensive prowess on full display as they dispatched Costa Rica 2-0 in the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinal thanks to a 52nd minute penalty from Orbelin Pineda and an 87th minute goal from Erick Sanchez.

Over 2.5 Goals

Scoring has never taken center stage whenever Mexico and Costa Rica faced off in the past. As a matter of fact, seven of their previous encounters across all competitions ended in two goals or less. However, I am going against the grain and backing the over 2.5 goals here on bet365 with both teams fielding top-notch offensive players in this matchup.

Expect El Tricolor to bank on the offensive exploits of Fulham striker Raul Jimenez and AC Milan forward Santiago Gimenez. The Costa Ricans, for their part, will be relying on Manfred Ugalde to deliver goods for Los Ticos as they look to avenge its quarter finals loss in the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup. The 22-year old Ugalde has been putting up stellar numbers since joining Spartak Moscow last year, scoring 17 goals in 41 league appearances.

Santiago Gimenez to score at anytime

Mexican forward Santiago Gimenez has seemingly learned to make the most of every opportunity this season while donning an AC Milan jersey. In fact, the 24-year old Gimenez has managed to score five goals and three assists in 14 appearances for the Rossoneri. It is also worth noting that Gimenez scored the game-winning goal against Panama in the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup final to help Mexico grab its ninth title in the competition.

Taking that all into account, I am liking Gimenez to score at any time here to the point that I might be using my bet365 bonus on him. With his sharp form and ability to deliver in big games, this feels like a perfect time for Gimenez to make his mark again. Add to the fact that Mexico has plenty of offensive options to keep Costa Rica guessing, Gimenez should have all the space and opportunities he needs to capitalize.

Mexico to win

It goes without saying that Los Ticos has been a menace on the defensive end. As a matter of fact, they have always gone toe-to-toe with El Tricolor, forcing a stalemate in three of their six previous encounters across all competitions. However, as much as I’d want to back them here, it’s just so hard to ignore how much more cohesive and sharper Mexico has looked lately. For context, Mexico has won three of their past six matchups.

Of course, an upset can always happen, especially with veteran shot-stopper Keylor Navas returning to Los Ticos for another tour of duty. But realistically speaking, I am not putting too much stock on it. Unless Los Ticos shift to another gear and find ways to contain Mexico’s fluid offense, this might be a mountain that is too steep to climb for them.

Conclusion – Place your bets for Mexico vs Costa Rica

With so much at stake, expect Mexico and Costa Rica to push the pedal into the metal as they look to punch their tickets into the knockout stages. Whether you are backing on over 2.5 goals, a Santiago Gimenez offensive display, or an outright victory for Mexico, you can join the action with bet365’s generous welcome offer. So, grab your phone, click on the bet365 banners on this page, and unlock up to $150 in bonus bets before this pulsating clash kicks off.