England33 – 0Costa Rica0

Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced

The read

England's superior form and defensive solidity, combined with Costa Rica's transitional squad and disciplinary issues, make a comfortable England win highly likely.

• England have won 12 of their last 15 matches, losing only to Japan and Senegal in friendlies.
• Costa Rica have won only 4 of their last 15, with 3 losses in their last 4 friendlies.
• England have kept 11 clean sheets in their last 15, conceding just 0.3 goals per game on average.
• Costa Rica conceded 3+ goals in 3 of their last 4 matches, including a 5-0 loss to Iran.

BetBugs · Match WinnerwonEnglandEstimated chance78%

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced

The read

England's strong first-half performances and Costa Rica's recent habit of conceding early suggest England will lead at the break.

• England led at halftime in 9 of their last 15 matches.
• Costa Rica trailed at halftime in 3 of their last 4 friendlies.
• England scored a first-half goal in 11 of their last 15 matches.
• Costa Rica conceded a first-half goal in 8 of their last 15.

BetBugs · First Half WinnerwonEnglandEstimated chance65%

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced

The read

England's dominance in both halves, as seen in recent form, aligns with a halftime/fulltime double result in their favor.

• England led at halftime and won the match in 8 of their last 15 matches.
• Costa Rica trailed at halftime and lost the match in 3 of their last 4 friendlies.
• England have won 12 of their last 15 matches overall.
• Costa Rica have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.

BetBugs · Ht Ft Doublenot gradableEngland/EnglandEstimated chance60%

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced

The read

England's consistent goal-scoring and Costa Rica's recent defensive frailties suggest a match with at least 3 goals, despite the friendly context.

• England scored 2+ goals in 13 of their last 15 matches, averaging 2.4 goals per game.
• Costa Rica's last 4 matches have seen 3+ total goals in 3 of them.
• England's last 5 matches have produced 3+ total goals in 3 games.
• Costa Rica conceded 3+ goals in 3 of their last 4 matches.

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced

The read

England's strong defensive record and Costa Rica's scoring struggles, especially against organized teams, point to a clean sheet for England.

• England kept clean sheets in 11 of their last 15 matches.
• Costa Rica failed to score in 5 of their last 15, including against Iran and Haiti.
• In the two previous H2H meetings, Costa Rica failed to score.
• England conceded only 0.3 goals per game on average in the last 15.

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced

The read

England's defensive consistency and Costa Rica's offensive limitations, exacerbated by squad disruptions, make a home clean sheet probable.

• England kept clean sheets in 11 of their last 15 matches.
• Costa Rica failed to score in 5 of their last 15, including against top-50 opponents.
• England conceded only 0.3 goals per game on average in the last 15.
• Costa Rica have not scored against England in two previous meetings.

BetBugs · Team to ScorewonCosta Rica not to scoreEstimated chance70%

Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced

The read

England's potent attack, especially at home, against a Costa Rica defense that has been leaky in recent outings, strongly supports England scoring at least twice.

• England scored 2+ goals in 13 of their last 15 matches.
• England averaged 2.4 goals per game in the last 15.
• Costa Rica conceded 2+ goals in 4 of their last 6 matches.
• England scored 2+ goals in 8 of their last 9 home matches.

BetBugs · Home Goals TotalwonEngland over 1.5Estimated chance82%

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced

The read

England's tendency to start strongly, combined with Costa Rica's vulnerability early in games, makes a first-half goal likely.

• England scored a first-half goal in 11 of their last 15 matches.
• Costa Rica conceded a first-half goal in 8 of their last 15 matches.
• England led at halftime in 60% of their last 15 matches.
• Costa Rica trailed at halftime in 20% of their last 15, but in 3 of their last 4 friendlies.

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced

The read

England's high corner count and Costa Rica's tendency to concede corners could push the total over 8.5, though the friendly nature adds uncertainty.

• England averaged 7.6 corners per game in the last 15, with 8+ corners in 7 of those matches.
• Costa Rica averaged 5.5 corners per game, but conceded an average of 3.1 corners per game in the last 15.
• England's last 5 matches averaged 9.2 total corners.
• Costa Rica's last 5 matches with corner data averaged 8.4 total corners.