Mexico attempt to reach the final four for the ninth consecutive time when they take on Costa Rica on Saturday in the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinals. The Mexicans, who have won a record eight Gold Cup titles, have advanced to the semifinals of the competition in every edition since 2005. They captured four of their crowns and were runners-up twice in that span -- including in 2021, when they dropped a 1-0 decision to the United States in extra time. Costa Rica's last trip to the semis came when they were defeated 2-0 by Team USA in 2017.
Kickoff at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. The Mexicans are the -335 favorites (risk $335 to win $100) in the latest Mexico vs. Costa Rica odds, while the Costa Ricans are +1000 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +360, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Costa Rica vs. Mexico picks, you need to see the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup predictions from proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+3.64) and the Europa League (+1.60).
Now, Green has broken down the Mexico vs. Costa Rica matchup from every angle and locked in his Gold Cup picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Costa Rica vs. Mexico:
- Mexico vs. Costa Rica money line: Mexico -335, Costa Rica +1000, Draw +360
- Mexico vs. Costa Rica over/under: 2.5 goals
- Mexico vs. Costa Rica spread: Mexico -1.5 (-120)
- MEX: Mexico has allowed two goals in their last four matches across all competitions
- CR: Costa Rica ended a streak of 33 straight games with fewer than three goals in their last outing
- Mexico vs. Costa Rica picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Mexico
While Costa Rica erupted for six goals against Martinique in their group-stage finale after producing a mere one over their first two matches, they'll now be facing one of the top defensive squads in the competition. Only Team USA has allowed fewer tallies (one) than Mexico, who opened the tournament with a clean sheet against Honduras before conceding just once versus both Haiti and Qatar. Meanwhile, the Mexicans amassed seven goals during group play, giving them the third-best goal differential in the 16-team event.
Luis Romo is the only player on either squad with more than one tally in the competition. The 28-year-old midfielder did all of his scoring in Mexico's 4-0 victory against Honduras, recording a brace in the first half of the contest. Henry Martin has recorded a goal and an assist, while fellow forward Santiago Gimenez and midfielders Luis Chavez and Orbelin Pineda all have converted once. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Costa Rica
The Costa Ricans got off to a slow start in the competition offensively as they were edged 2-1 by Panama and battled El Salvador to a 0-0 draw. But they came alive when they needed scoring the most, posting a 6-4 victory over Martinique on Tuesday to earn a spot in the knockout stage. Six different players converted in that contest as Costa Rica matched their goal total from their previous seven matches across all competitions.
Joel Campbell was a major contributor in Tuesday's win, scoring one goal while setting up two others. The 31-year-old forward, who also registered an assist on midfielder Aaron Suarez's tally in the loss to Panama, has amassed 20 goals and as many assists in 102 fixtures for the national team. Campbell entered the Gold Cup with 12 tallies in his previous 12 matches across all competitions. See which team to pick here.
How to make Mexico vs. Costa Rica picks
Green has broken down the Concacaf Gold Cup 2023 quarterfinals featuring Costa Rica vs. Mexico. He is leaning Over and locked in two confident best bets that pay plus money, while also offering a full breakdown of this matchup. Head to SportsLine to see his analysis and top picks.
So who wins the Concacaf Gold Cup 2023 quarterfinals match featuring Mexico vs. Costa Rica on Saturday? Also, what plus-money wagers does Green like? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Costa Rica vs. Mexico, all from the soccer expert who knows the sport inside and out, and find out.
