Costa Rica vs Suriname Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025

Costa Rica vs Suriname Preview

• Tournament: CONCACAF Gold Cup
• Date: Monday, 16 June 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 03:00 AM GMT
• Venue: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego

Costa Rica looks to get their 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign off to a thrilling start when they face off against Suriname at the Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego. The Costa Rica vs Suriname clash will take place on June 16, 2025, at 3 AM GMT.

Costa Rica are heading into the clash on the back of some impressive results, which included their recent win over Trinidad and Tobago. They have won four of their last five competitive matches, having scored a whopping 23 goals in the process as well.

Miguel Herrera will be eager to ensure that his side can maintain its dominant form at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. He will, of course, ensure his players don't get complacent and maintain a sturdy defensive shape. But the priority will be to push forward for unrelenting, speedy attacking moves to score multiple goals and get a big win.

Suriname have also been in good form in recent times, staying unbeaten in their last four games. Their defense also looked solid in the last few games. Suriname have conceded just one goal in their last four outings across competitions. Stanley Menzo will be hoping that his players maintain the same sort of rigid, stubborn defensive shape they've shown in recent games. Players in charge of the back line need to be at their proactive best all game long, closing down spaces and frustrating the Costa Rica forwards. Suriname will look to make the most out of their counterattacks and start the CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign on a positive note.

Costa Rica National Football Team News

Costa Rica boss Miguel Herrera will be sweating on the fitness of forward Alonso Martinez for this game. He is suffering from an illness and remains a bit doubtful about this clash. Herrera has handed maiden call-ups to the likes of Kenay Myrie, Guillermo Vilalobos, and Alexabdre Lezcano for the Gold Cup .

Suriname National Football Team News

Stanley Menzo might be missing some key players for Suriname's opening clash in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Justin Lonwijk picked up an injury in the recent draw against El Salvador. Midfielder Immanuel Pherai is also an injury doubt, while Menzo has called up youngsters like Jonathan Fonkel, Jean-Paul Boetius, and Yannick Leliendal to prove themselves at the major competition.

Costa Rica vs Suriname Predicted Lineups

Costa Rica National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Keylor Navas

Defenders: Carlos Mora, Jeyland Mitchell, Juan Vargas, Francisco Calvo

Midfielders: Alejandro Bran, Orlando Galo, Josimar Mendez, Joseph Mora

Forwards: Warren Madrigal, Manfred Ugalde

Suriname National Team Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Etienne Vaessen

Defenders: Anfernee Dijksteel, Myenty Abena, Shaquille Pinas, Ridgeciano Haps

Midfielders: Dhoraso Klas, Jean-Paul Boetius, Denzel Jubitana,

Forwards: Jamilhio Rigters, Richonell Margaret, Gleofilo Vlijter

Costa Rica vs Suriname Head-to-Head Record

These two sides have faced each other on six occasions in the past. Costa Rica have won five of those games while Suriname have never been able to beat them. Let's take a look at their recent head-to-head records:

Key Players to Watch in Costa Rica vs Suriname

Manfred Ugalde (Costa Rica)

Manfred Ugalde is coming off a prolific 2024/25 season where he scored 17 goals in the Russian Premier League with Spartak Moscow, doing so with an impressive 22% conversion rate. He has six international goals for Costa Rica and will aim to add more to his tally in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Ugalde will be looking to rip through the opposition defense with his unpredictable movement in the final third. His form will be crucial for Costa Rica to make a winning start tp their campaign.

Gleofilo Vlijter (Suriname)

Gleofilo Vlijter remains Suriname's most prolific scorer, having registered 15 goals at the international stage. He scored 10 league goals in the 2024/25 season with an 11% goal conversion rate, and if playing with the same form, he will be a major headache for Costa Rica. The 25-year-old will have to do his share of defensive work and also link up smartly with his teammates to move the ball forward. Vlijter will look to unleash his A-game in the Gold Cup opener to give Suriname a desired start.

Costa Rica vs Suriname Prediction

Even though Costa Rica have maintained a dominant record against Suriname in the past, the upcoming clash won't be that easy for them. Suriname have shown their defensive strength in recent games and will look to replicate the same to frustrate Costa Rica. However, the quality of Costa Rican forward, especially Manfred Ugalde, could make the difference.

Prediction: Costa Rica 1-0 Suriname

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