Costa Rica - Serbia Prediction, Picks and Tips
Costa Rica and Serbia face a vital meeting for their aspirations in the World Cup in Russia, given that they share a group with Brazil, the favorite of the title, and with Switzerland, the most logical thing is that the 'canarinha' has one of the two places practically guaranteed for the second round and the other three teams have to fight for the other ticket. The combination that has Keylor Navas as the most recognizable face for the Spanish fans will continue betting to become strong in defense and try to come out on the counterattack, which gave him such a good result four years ago, although the defeats against Tunisia (1-0) , England (2-0) and the win against Belgium with which they closed their preparation (4-1) would not exactly invite optimism. The Ticos are before one of the best generations of footballers in their history but the best, led by Bryan Ruiz, a generation that nevertheless comes to an end and wants to put its colophon in Russia.
Serbia closed its friendly round by beating Bolivia (5-1) in a match where the hat-trick scored by Mitrovic stood out but also left doubts on the way, as in the defeats against Morocco (1-2) and Chile (0 -1) where he did not show that offensive potential anywhere near. If we take into account that the Ticos will focus on defense and that the Balkans, except in their duel last week against a weak opponent, have not shone in attack, presumably we will see few goals. It is true that Costa Rica comes from receiving four goals from Belgium and that Serbia comes from scoring five to Bolivia. But Serbia will not create as many occasions as the 'red devils' or the 'ticos' will give so many facilities at the moment of truth as the Bolivians.
Costa Rica will bet for a 5-4-1 and to exploit its defensive strength. The ticos only fit a total of two goals divided in five matches in the last World Cup, with the same scheme .. Costa Rica has not shone in attack in recent months, which would increase the chances of a 'short' result. Serbia has not convinced in its preparatory phase, losing to Morocco (1-2) and Chile (0-1).
Our recommendation tip for Costa Rica - Serbia : Serbia to win @ 1.92