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

• Competition: CONCACAF Gold Cup
• Date: Sunday, 29 June 2025
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 PM GMT
• Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, United States

The USA National Football Team are set to square off against the Costa Rica National Football Team in the quarter-finals of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The USA vs Costa Rica match will be hosted at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday evening. The United States finished first in group D and, as a result, were placed against a second-placed Costa Rica in the quarter-finals. The USA vs Costa Rica fixture promises to be a mouthwatering encounter, featuring two of the most talented squads on the North American continent.

Inconsistencies and mixed results have marked the recent encounters of the USA National Football Team. The country has accumulated three victories and three defeats in the last six matches. The USA camp has also been a subject of several controversies in the past weeks. Mauricio Pochettino will be aware that a triumph in the CONCACAF Gold Cup will go a long way in proving his side's worth ahead of the home FIFA World Cup next year. The USA will play the winner of Canada and Guatemala in the semi-finals if they manage to overcome the Costa Rican threat.

The Costa Rica National Football Team will be quite pleased with how the latest encounters have turned out. In the last six games, Costa Rica has accumulated four victories, a draw, and a defeat. During this period, Costa Rica has scored 16 goals and conceded eight. Costa Rica fell to a humiliating 3-0 defeat against the United States in January in an international friendly. The Costa Rica National Football Team has scored two goals per game in this CONCACAF Gold Cup, which is the fourth highest, while conceding 1.3 goals per match, which is the eighth best. Experienced campaigners like Keylor Navas will be required to turn up and lead the pack against the USA.

USA National Football Team News

The USA National Football Team will have to deal with the Costa Rican threat with the full squad available for the key fixture. Mauricio Pochettino is still trying to figure out his strongest XI and has used the 4-2-3-1 formation predominantly in his tenure so far as the USA National Football Team head coach.

Costa Rica National Football Team News

Brandon Aguilera and Juan Pablo Vargas will not be available for the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-final against the USA. Costa Rica is expected to go in with a 5-3-2 formation, which will turn into a 3-5-2 with the ball.

USA vs Costa Rica Predicted Lineups

Here is a detailed look at the USA vs Costa Rica Predicted Lineups:

USA National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Freese

Defenders: Freeman, Richards, Ream, Tolkin

Midfielders: Adams, de la Torre, Aaronson

Forwards: Sullivan, Tillman, Agyemang

Costa Rica National Football Team Predicted Lineup (5-3-2)

Goalkeeper: Navas

Defenders: Mora, Mitchell, Villalobos, Calvo, Mora

Midfielders: Rojas, Galo, Alocer

Forwards: Martinez, Ugalde

USA vs Costa Rica H2H Record

In the last five games between the two national teams, the USA has won four encounters while Costa Rica has emerged triumphant on one occasion.

Key Players to Watch in USA vs Costa Rica

Tyler Adams (USA)

Tyler Adams has managed to be an integral part of the USA National Football Team under Mauricio Pochettino. The former Tottenham Hotspur coach has placed a great deal of responsibility on the Bournemouth midfielder by placing him in the double pivot along with Luca de la Torre. Adams has been a regular feature for his country and has also often taken the mantle of leadership in the camp. His profile is highlighted by passing, ability to cover long distances, and also reading of the game.

Keylor Navas (Costa Rica)

At the age of 38, Keylor Navas is still going strong. The goalkeeper has won everything available in Europe and now plays for Newell's Old Boys in Argentina. He has been a cornerstone in Costa Rica's emergence as a top contender in North American football. Keylor Navas has 119 appearances for the Costa Rica National Team and is also the captain of the nation. His experience will be key in guiding the other players in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

USA vs Costa Rica Prediction

The USA National Team will undoubtedly begin the fixture as the heavy favorites to advance to the semi-finals. Costa Rica will be eager to prove these claims wrong and cause a major upset in Minneapolis. Here is a look at the USA vs Costa Rica Prediction,

Predicted Score: USA 3-1 Costa Rica

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