Frank Christian
As Brazil embarks on a vital journey in the 2024 Copa America, they face Costa Rica, marking a crucial point in their national team’s evolution.
Brazil, under new head coach Dorival Junior, have displayed glimpses of improvement recently but have faltered in maintaining their traditional global dominance. With a record devoid of significant successes in recent years, a strong showing in this Copa America could signal a resurgence, while a poor performance would deepen the scrutiny on the federation.
Ranked 52nd globally, Costa Rica, the second-lowest CONCACAF representative, has encountered challenges in recent times. While they had notable victories in the 2022 World Cup, their subsequent record has been modest, especially against formidable opposition.
Predictions and Odds for Brazil vs. Costa Rica
- Moneyline lean: Brazil (-650)
- Score prediction: Brazil 2-1 Costa Rica
Brazil might face difficulties, but their superior quality should propel them past Costa Rica in this match. Costa Rica’s vulnerability against top teams may hinder their chances of causing an upset.
The betting line has heavily favored Brazil in the final hours leading up to the game.
| BetMGM (USA) |
|
| Brazil win | -800 |
| Draw | +900 |
| Costa Rica win | +2000 |
| Both teams to score |
Y: +125 N: -185 |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals |
O: -120 U: -120 |
| Brazil -2.5 goals |
-110 |
| Costa Rica +2.5 goals |
-125 |
Facts about Brazil vs. Costa Rica Match
- Date: Monday, Jun, 24, 2024
- Local kickoff time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
- Location: SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)
- Referee: Cesar Ramos (MEX)
- Last meeting: Brazil 2-0 Costa Rica (Jun. 22, 2018 | World Cup)
Best Bet for Brazil vs. Costa Rica
- Pick: Both teams to score — Yes
- Odds: +125 (BetMGM)
Exploring Brazil’s defensive vulnerabilities is crucial before delving into their attacking issues. With a leaky defense in recent matches, Brazil has struggled to keep clean sheets against various opponents, making Costa Rica’s chances of scoring enticing at nearly 3/2 odds.
Prop Bet for Brazil vs. Costa Rica
- Pick: Brazil under 2.5 total goals
- Odds: +130 (BetMGM)
While Costa Rica may struggle defensively, Brazil’s attacking prowess seems subdued, lacking a potent striker in their lineup. This could result in Brazil not exploiting Costa Rica’s defensive weaknesses effectively.
Live Stream and TV Channel for Brazil vs. Costa Rica
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FS1, TUDN, UniMas | Fubo USA, TUDN app, Univision NOW, ViX |
| Canada | TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5, RDS 2 | TSN+, RDS app |
| UK | Premier Sports 1 | Premier Sports Player |
The opening match for Brazil in the 2024 Copa America will be broadcast in English on FS1, with Spanish-language coverage on TUDN and UniMas. These channels will also offer streaming options on Fubo, featuring a FREE trial for new users.
In Canada, the match will be available on various TSN channels for TV viewing, along with streaming services like TSN+ and RDS app for French coverage.
In the UK, Premier Sports 1 will broadcast the entire 2024 Copa America, with streaming available on the Premier Sports Player platform.
