Brazil vs Costa Rica Copa America 2024 Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction

Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, possible starting lineups, and Fantasy XI Prediction of the Brazil vs Costa Rica Copa America 2024 match at the SoFi Stadium in California on 25th June, Friday.

Abishek GoswamiJune 23, 2024 at 03:40 PM β€’ 4 min read
Brazil vs Costa Rica Copa America 2024 Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction
Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, possible starting lineups, and Fantasy XI Prediction of the Brazil vs Costa Rica Copa America 2024 match at the SoFi Stadium in California on 25th June, Friday.

Dorival Júnior's Brazil are set to face Gustavo Alfaro's Costa Rica in their first match of the Copa America 2024 at the SoFi Stadium in California on 25th June, Friday. Brazil are the runner-up of the previous edition whereas Costa Rica will play in the competition for the first time since 2016. Selecao have not lost a match against a CONCACAF opponent in over 12 years since Mexico defeated them 2-0 in a friendly played in the United States in June 2012. Costa Rica have won four of their previous six international fixtures so it is going to be a very interesting match in California. From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know about the Brazil vs Costa Rica match in the Copa America 2024.

Match Details

  • Match: Brazil vs Costa Rica - Copa America 2024

  • Date: 25/6/2024

  • Time: 6:30 am (IST)

  • Venue: SoFi Stadium, California, United States

  • Brazil vs Costa Rica Copa America 2024 match venue
    SoFi Stadium, California | Image: Wikipedia

    How to watch the Brazil vs Costa Rica Copa America 2024 match?

    No official confirmation on which Network Brazil vs Costa Rica Copa America 2024 Group D match will be live telecasted in India.

    Brazil vs Costa Rica: Head-to-Head stats

    Brazil and Costa Rica have faced each other 11 times. Brazil are the dominant side with 10 victories while Costa Rica have won only 1 game.

    • Matches: 11
    • Brazil won: 10
    • Costa Rica won: 1
    • Draws: 0

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    Team News

    Brazil

    In their previous two appearances at this tournament, they have made it to the final. Dorival Junior was appointed as coach of this team in January after Carlo Ancelotti decided to stay at Real Madrid. Brazil is unbeaten in their four matches under Dorival Junior.

    Brazil vs Costa Rica: Endrick has already scored three goals for Brazil
    Endrick has already scored three goals for Brazil | Image: Sky News

    Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson suffered an eye socket fracture so he missed out on making it in the squad. Casemiro was left off the team following a knock in March while Neymar is still recovering from an ACL injury Richarlison is dealing with a calf injury so he is not in the squad as well.

    Alisson will start in goal with Marquinhos, their most experienced player, and Militao in the defence. Newcastle star midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is set to start with Douglas Luiz while Lucas Paqueta is to play as a no 10. Raphinha and Vinicius will be taking the responsibilities in the wings with Rodrygo in front of the opposition goal. Endrick may also start the game in place of Rodrygo.

    Costa Rica

    Costa Rica have not conceded in any of their last three competitive fixtures, winning 15 of their previous 16 encounters when scoring the opening goal. The players of this Costa Rica team don't have much experience in International football. Douglas Sequeira is set to make his debut while Andy Rojas and Yeison Molina have played only one match each.

    Defender Francisco Calvo and attacking midfielder Joel Campbell are their most experienced players, each with over 100 caps with Los Ticos.

    Orlando Galo notched three goals in their two World Cup qualifiers. He is in brilliant form and will try to replicate those performances in the game against Brazil. Contreras, the 24-year-old striker has scored only 4 goals in 27 appearances for Costa Rica. He would like to improve and score goals more often as the team doesn't have many options on the bench in the form of a striker.

    Possible Starting XIs

    Brazil's possible starting lineup:
    Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Militao, Wendell; Guimaraes, Luiz; Raphinha, Paqueta, Rodrygo; Vinicius Jr

    Costa Rica's possible starting lineup:
    Sequeira; Cascante, Vargas, Calvo; Quiros, Galo, Aguilera, Mora; Campbell, Zamora; Contreras

    Brazil vs Costa Rica: Fantasy XI Prediction

    Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Militao, Wendell; Guimaraes, Aguilera, Paqueta; Raphinha, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr

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