Mexico – Costa Rica: 25th March 2017

We would think that Mexico is the big favorite to win, because the results of recent months were good, but Costa Rica is in an excellent time. A two victories in the last two games with Trinidad and Tobago and the USA (4-0). We are talking about a team that has come a step to eliminate Holland World Cup, which occurred in the system in May, well placed.

Mexican defense cracked

Mexico has large teams of strikers in Europe with Vela Jimenez and Chicharito main “weapons”. But Central American press writes about defense and insecurity were noted and recent blunders goalie “Memo” Ochoa. Mexico have four points after two matches, and Costa Rica is leading with 6 points. So we talk about the strengths of the area, which will make it look all the time, so bet “both marks’ worth.

Direct duels were always balanced lately: two draws in the last 4 matches and one hit each other, the minimum difference. We remember and match the Mexicans won on penalties. There are two teams that know each other well, having players with flair and fast. Both sides develop the game and it often gives us some clues. Betting on “Over 4.5 corners in the first half” is an attractive option.

PROBABLE TEAMS

México: Ochoa; Salcedo, Diego Reyes, Héctor Moreno, Layún; Jonathan dos Santos, Héctor Herrera, Guardado; Carlos Vela Raúl Jiménez, Chicharito Hernández.

Costa Rica: Keylor Navas; González Acosta, Waston, Umaña Matarrita; Bryan Ruiz, Borges Azofeifa Bolaños; Venegas.