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The USWNT welcomes Costa Rica to Audi Field in Washington, D.C., Tuesday. Kickoff in the international friendly is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT/truTV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the USWNT vs. Costa Rica odds, and make our best expert soccer picks and predictions.
The USWNT will continue its slew of international summer friendlies. It is coming off a 1-0 win over Mexico Saturday. F Sophia Smith scored the lone goal of the game in the 64th minute. The USWNT has had a solid year, already having won the SheBelieves Cup and the Concacaf Gold Cup. The USWNT won the former tournament with a 1-0 victory over Brazil March 10. It then won the SheBelieves Cup in a 2-2 (5-4 penalty kicks) win over Canada April 9. The USWNT has won 9 straight games.
Costa Rica hasn’t had nearly as much success on the season. It did make it to the knockout round in the SheBelieves Cup, beating El Salvador 2-0 while losing to Canada and Paraguay in the group stage. It then lost to Canada again in the quarterfinal. Costa Rica has lost 2 straight, dropping both games against Argentina 2-0 on May 31 and June 3. It has been held scoreless in 4 of its last 6 games. Costa Rica sits 44th in the FIFA Women’s World Ranking; the USWNT sits 5th.
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USWNT vs. Costa Rica odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: USWNT -2200 (bet $2,200 to win $100) | Costa Rica +3100 (bet $100 to win $3,100) | Draw +1200
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -140 | U: +102)
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USWNT vs. Costa Rica picks and predictions
Prediction
USWNT 4, Costa Rica 0
Moneyline (ML)
PASS.
The USWNT (-2200) is a strong home favorite, and with how Costa Rica has played of late, the odds are certainly justified. The USWNT hasn’t flinched at all in these friendlies this season, and it should be able to come out and win with ease.
Unfortunately, for those looking for a juicy payout, fading the USWNT is not recommended. It has dominated its competition this season and will likely continue that trend Tuesday. All odds on the monyeline are a pass here with the USWNT ML far, far too expensive to take.
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Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 3.5 (-140).
The USWNT put 17 shots on Mexico, and that resulted in just 1 goal. In its last 2 games prior to the Mexico battle, the USWNT scored a combined 7 goals. Oddly enough, in both those games, the USWNT had under 17 shots. It should be able to get double-figure shots and make more of them count on a weaker Costa Rica side.
Costa Rica, which hasn’t played since June 3, has allowed a goal in 6 straight games and gave up 3 to Canada in the 3rd matchday. The USWNT has a far more potent attacking lineup and should be able to break through early and often. Costa Rica allowed 2 goals in each of its last 2 friendlies to Argentina, which sits 33rd in the world.
The USWNT should be a different beast, and it should be able to put it on the away side. Back OVER 3.5 (-140).
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