Group D and two unbeaten sides clash at Phoenix Stadium in Arizona.
Colombia dominated Paraguay for long periods but didn’t really carve out a lot of chances. A 2-1 win was deserved with James Rodrigues and Luis Diaz were pivotal for them. That takes their record to an unbeaten run of 24 games with 19 wins and 5 draws (winning their last 9!) Costa Rica defended like lions and kept Brazil to a 0-0 draw – they created almost nothing though but were overjoyed with a point. That takes their recent record to 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses.
Team news: For Colombia Jhon Lucumi went off after 20 mins and could miss this. Costa Rica have no issues at all.
Head-to-head statistics: 4 games 3 wins Colombia and 1 win Costa Rica.
Betting selection – Very short odds Colombia and deservedly so with a very long unbeaten record going back to February 2022. Take Colombia win to nil at 19-20 or 1.95 10Bet – Costa Rica are solid but I don’t see them troubling Colombia.