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- Competition: Gold Cup
- Date: Monday, 23rd June 2025
- Kickoff: 03:00 UK / 04:00 CEST
- Venue: Allegiant Stadium (Paradise, NV)
The only remaining question in Gold Cup Group A is which team will finish top of the table and earn a potentially more favorable opponent in the quarterfinals. Mexico and Costa Rica have won both matches so far, and the winner of the clash at Allegiant Stadium will claim first place. A draw would also be enough for Mexico to secure the top spot due to a superior goal difference.
Mexico have won nine Gold Cup titles, so far, and they are one of the favorites for another title this year. Javier Aguirre's team, so far at the tournament, won 3-2 against the Dominican Republic and 2-0 against Suriname. Although some expected slightly easier wins, Mexico controlled most of both matches, and there wasn't any real fear of losing points.
Costa Rica never won the Gold Cup title. Their best success came in 2002 when they ended as the runner-up. Costa Rica are in strong form as they have won four games in a row. So far, at the Gold Cup, Costa Rica have won 4-3 against Suriname and 2-1 against the Dominican Republic. Although Miguel Herrera's team won both games so far, it was obvious that defensive problems could cost Costa Rica in the decisive matches.
Mexico vs Costa Rica pick: Over 2.5 goals
Both teams are high-scoring. Mexico scored five goals, while Costa Rica scored one goal more in the opening two rounds. We should expect three or more goals in the upcoming tie at Allegiant Stadium.
Mexico vs Costa Rica Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Mexico
2 : 0
Costa Rica
CONCACAF Gold Cup
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Mexico
0 : 0
Costa Rica
WC Qualification Concacaf
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Costa Rica
0 : 1
Mexico
WC Qualification Concacaf
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Costa Rica
0 : 1
Mexico
Friendly International
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Mexico
1 : 1
Costa Rica
CONCACAF Gold Cup
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Mexico
3 : 2
Costa Rica
Friendly International
Mexico team news
Following Mexico's second-round victory over Suriname, head coach Javier Aguirre discussed the team's next opponent, Costa Rica. He said, "We have an intense match coming up. It's a good team. Miguel is a respected coach in Mexico, and he'll definitely want to beat us. But we're going to go out and work hard and try to fight for the group lead."
Last matches of Mexico
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Suriname
0 : 2
Mexico
CONCACAF Gold Cup
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Mexico
3 : 2
Dominican Republic
CONCACAF Gold Cup
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Mexico
1 : 0
Turkey
Friendly International
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Mexico
2 : 1
Panama
CONCACAF Nations League
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Canada
0 : 2
Mexico
CONCACAF Nations League
Mexico lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Raul Rangel
Defenders
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2
Jorge Sanchez
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19
Jesus Orozco Chiquete
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5
Johan Vasquez
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26
Mateo Chavez
Midfielders
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20
Efrain Alvarez
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24
Luis Chavez
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17
Orbelin Pineda
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21
Cesar Huerta
Forwards
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11
Santiago Gimenez
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18
Angel Sepulveda
Costa Rica team news
Costa Rica won in the second match at the tournament against the Dominican Republic, but the head coach, Miguel Herrera, wasn't delighted. He said, "We haven't found that perfect match; it's not easy. We haven't found that point where we're completely satisfied. Of course, there are things to improve: being more consistent, having more consistency, and creating more ball forward."
Last matches of Costa Rica
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Costa Rica
4 : 3
Suriname
CONCACAF Gold Cup
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Costa Rica
2 : 1
Trinidad and Tobago
WC Qualification Concacaf
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Catalonia
2 : 0
Costa Rica
Non-FIFA Friendlies
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Costa Rica
6 : 1
Belize
CONCACAF Gold Cup Qualification
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Belize
0 : 7
Costa Rica
CONCACAF Gold Cup Qualification
Costa Rica lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Patrick Sequeira
Defenders
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26
Kenay Myrie
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6
Alexis Gomboa
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5
Fernan Faerron
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24
Guillermo Villalobos
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8
Joseph Mora
Midfielders
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13
Jefferson Brenes
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25
Christopher Nunez
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16
Alejandro Bran
Forwards
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7
Andy Rojas
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19
Kenneth Vargas
3 Reasons why we should expect three or more goals in this match
- Mexico scored five goals in two Gold Cup matches
- Costa Rica scored six goals in two Gold Cup games
- There were three or more goals in each of the last four Costa Rica matches
Main prediction Mexico - Costa Rica
Over 2.5 goals
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Additional predictions
Mexico & Costa Rica current standing in CONCACAF Gold Cup
Group A | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Mexico | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 2 | +3 | 6 |
2 | Costa Rica | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 6 |
3 | Dominican Republic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 5 | -2 | 0 |
4 | Suriname | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 6 | -3 | 0 |