Mexico is looking to prove why they are the winningest team in the contest by trying to eliminate Costa Rica for a spot in the next round. Winners of this quarterfinals match advances to the semi-finals of the Gold Cup, both nations are aiming for. Mexico already won eight titles in the Gold Cup, with their latest title being recorded during the 2019 edition. Costa Rica on the other hand have no titles yet, with their best finish recording back in 2002 as runners-up. Rivalry have been made between the two teams, as they already have 59 meetings prior to this game. It was Mexico who had more wins from those matches, winning 34 games, while Costa Rica only have seven. Mexico and Costa Rica will meet each other on July 9, 2023, at 9:30 AM (GMT+8).
Mexico
Mexico have been nothing but solid in their campaign in the contest, opening their group stage in a 4-0 win against Honduras. After that win, they followed it with a 3-1 win against Haiti, which could have built momentum. However, Mexico ended their group stage with a 1-0 loss to Qatar, which is crucial for Qatar. On that match, Mexico just had too many wasted chances which brings them defeat on that match. Even with that loss, they still finished at the top of the group standings with six points. That finished earned them a qualification in this quarterfinals meetings against Costa Rica. They will be boosted by the fact that they are the winningest team in the contest with eight titles. From their last eight appearances in the contest, they made it past to the quarterfinals.
Mexico is expected to bring their best players in their starting 11, after bringing a different starting XI against Qatar.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica on the other hand finished at the second of their group standings at the second of the group standings with four points. From their group stage, they all have records in wins, losses, and draw with one each. Costa Rica opened their campaign with a loss against Panama in a 2-1 defeat, followed by a goalless draw against El Salvador. Fortunately though, they were able to have a 6-4 win against Martinique, which qualified them here. That win ended their five-game winless run in all contest, which is fortunate for them. Although they have struggled in the contest, Costa Rica could gain confidence from the fact that they finished their group positively. An added motivation for them is the fact that they will enter the semis here once again, for a shot of the title.
Costa Rica is a healthy squad coming into this game, which they are fortunate of, as they are going against a tough squad.
Prediction?
Mexico (1.5)
Odds: -0.85
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