CONCACAF Gold Cup - USA vs Costa Rica Betting Predictions: USA Face Toughest Challenge Yet  

The USA and Costa Rica will square up in the quarter-finals of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup – the only last 8 clash which features two unbeaten teams so far.

Mauricio Pochettino’s USA have had the perfect start to the competition – the co-hosts have a 100% record with three wins from three. Costa Rica managed two wins and a draw to finish runners-up of Group A and set up the tie with the Group D winners.

Still, with the USA in the best shape possible and home field advantage, will they overcome the tough challenge of Costa Rica on Monday (9:00 AEST)?

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On their way to a 100% tournament win record so far, the USA managed to score eight goals, ranking them third overall for goals scored. They also only conceded one goal, tying for the best with their fellow co-hosts Canada.

Victories have been comprehensive, with a 5-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago in the first game, before a 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia and a 2-1 win against Haiti. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that they can call upon many top players. Malik Tillman has three goals so far, while Patrick Ageymang has two. A host of others are on one. For Tillman, only Panama’s Ismael Diaz is above him (five) in the race for the Golden Boot.

Still, Costa Rica are no pushovers. They scored six in their three games, but did concede four. They started with a 4-3 victory over Suriname, before defeating the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a comeback win. Their match with Mexico ended in a draw.

If there is anything to worry about, it will be their inability to prevent shots from being taken against them. They gave up nine against Suriname, 15 against the Dominican Republic, and 13 against Mexico. In their last encounter against El Tri, they didn’t register an attempt on target and only had 30% of the ball.

USA vs Costa Rica Betting Predictions

Sportsbet’s latest USA vs Costa Rica betting odds have the Americans as the dominant favourites. For bettors, there might not be too much value, unless they back an upset. With that appearing unlikely (although not impossible), it could be worth considering other markets.

For example, you might want to consider backing either Malik Tillman or Patrick Ageymang to be an Anytime Goalscorer. The First Goalscorer market might be better for value, especially when backing Tillman. He has scored the opening goal in two matches so far (Trinidad & Tobago and Haiti). Still, Ageymang has also scored in both of those games, which is why either could be worth a punt.

If you want additional value, the ‘No’ outcome for the Both Teams to Score market could return potential rewards, as Costa Rica will be without Manfred Ugalde because of suspension. He has three of their six goals, albeit all from the penalty spot.