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Grenada vs. Costa Rica: Grenada and Costa Rica are set to clash at the Kirani James National Stadium in St. George’s, marking their first encounter since 2008.
Both teams are in the midst of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign and will be aiming for a crucial victory.
Recent Performances
Grenada showed resilience in their opening match, securing a 2-2 draw against Trinidad and Tobago. However, their inability to hold onto a 2-0 lead in their previous game might weigh on their minds.
Under coach Shalrie Joseph, they have shown improvement, but they need to convert that into wins.
Costa Rica, on the other hand, had a comfortable start with a 4-0 win over Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Despite their recent away losses, they remain a formidable team with a strong defensive record in World Cup qualifiers.
Key Stats and Facts
– Grenada ended a four-match losing streak with their draw against Trinidad and Tobago.
– Costa Rica is unbeaten in their last nine World Cup qualification matches.
– Grenada has not won an international match since October 2022.
– Costa Rica has won six consecutive competitive fixtures when scoring multiple goals.
Predicted Lineups
Grenada: Belfon; Ettienne, Harrack, Pierre, Gabriel; Theodore, Hippolyte; Abraham, Clarke, Johnson; Lewis
Costa Rica: Sequeira; Mitchell, Cascante, Calvo; Taylor, Aguilera, Galo, Lassiter; Campbell, Ugalde, Zamora
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Prediction
Costa Rica enters as the favourite, given their recent form and strong record in World Cup qualifiers. However, Grenada has shown they can compete and might look to capitalise on any complacency from the Costa Ricans.
A closely contested match is expected, with Costa Rica potentially edging out Grenada with a narrow victory.
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Final Thoughts
The match between Grenada and Costa Rica promises to be an intriguing encounter, with both teams eager to secure a vital win in their World Cup qualifying campaign.
Grenada will be looking to build on their positive start, while Costa Rica will aim to maintain their unbeaten run. Fans can expect an exciting game with both teams giving their all to secure a victory.
