Waikato Stadium hosts a battle in the 2023 Women's World Cup on Monday. Group C foes meet when Zambia takes on Costa Rica. It is the third and final group stage game for both sides. Each team has two losses in the tournament, falling short against both Japan and Spain.
Caesars Sportsbook lists Zambia as the +111 favorites (risk $100 to win $111) in its latest Costa Rica vs. Zambia odds. Costa Rica are the +215 underdogs, a draw is priced at +250, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Kick-off is scheduled for 3 a.m. ET from Hamilton, New Zealand. Before making any Zambia vs. Costa Rica picks or World Cup predictions, be sure to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon Eimer is saying.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. Since the end of last year's World Cup he has been red-hot, going 167-149-8 for a profit of $2,787 for $100 bettors. Anybody following him is way up.
Now, Eimer has taken an in-depth look at Costa Rica vs. Zambia and just locked in his picks and Women's World Cup predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines for Zambia vs. Costa Rica:
- Costa Rica vs. Zambia money line: Zambia +111, Costa Rica +215, Draw +250
- Costa Rica vs. Zambia spread: Zambia -0.5 (+110)
- Costa Rica vs. Zambia over/under: 2.5 goals
- Costa Rica vs. Zambia picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Costa Rica
Though both teams have struggled in the tournament, Costa Rica have been significantly more competitive on the margins. Zambia lost the first two matches by a 10-0 combined margin, and the numbers were ugly. In the 5-0 loss to Japan, Zambia did not produce a single shot attempt while allowing 25 shots overall and 11 shots on goal. Against Spain, Zambia again lost by a 5-0 margin, yielding 75% possession and 13 shots on goal to the opponent.
Costa Rica also have top-level talent to lean on, namely with Raquel Rodriguez. Rodriguez, who stars for the NWSL's Portland Thorns, is the all-time leading scorer for Costa Rica, netting 55 international goals in 101 caps. She is joined by Priscila Chinchilla and Katherine Alvarado among high-level contributors, as Alvarado is the vice-captain with more than 120 caps and Chinchilla already has 20 international goals for Costa Rica at the age of 21. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Zambia
Like Costa Rica, Zambia have suffered a slow start to the tournament, but the team does have offensive upside. Zambia scored eight goals in the final three matches before the World Cup, and Barbra Banda is a budding star. The 23-year-old has 39 career goals and nine multi-goal games for Zambia. Banda once scored six goals in a single match during the 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship, and she netted two goals in a friendly win over Germany earlier this month.
Grace Chanda is also a strong player for Zambia with 15 goals in 29 appearances, and Costa Rica have had issues scoring. Costa Rica have only four wins in the last 22 international games, and the team had only 19% possession in a 3-0 loss to Spain while giving up 46 shots in the game. Costa Rica were closer against Japan but only produced six shots against 24 to Japan, and Costa Rica have a general lack of experience. See which team to pick here.
How to make Zambia vs. Costa Rica picks
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