The Matchday 5 clash of the second stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between Costa Rica and Trinidad and Tobago will take place on June 11 at the National Stadium in San Jose. Costa Rica vs. Trinidad and Tobago: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Costa Rica vs. Trinidad and Tobago
Costa Rica (4-3-3): Keylor Navas – Keysher Fuller, Francisco Calvo, Oscar Duarte, Bryan Oviedo – Celso Borges, Yeltsin Tejeda, Bryan Ruiz – Joel Campbell, Johan Venegas, Anthony Contreras.
Trinidad and Tobago (4-4-2): Marvin Phillip – Alvin Jones, Sheldon Bateau, Daneil Cyrus, Aubrey David – Joevin Jones, Khaleem Hyland, Kevin Molino, Levi Garcia – Marcus Joseph, Shahdon Winchester.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica comes into this match after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Jamaica. This result marked their second consecutive win in the qualifiers, positioning them favorably in the standings. At home, Costa Rica has been particularly strong, having not lost in their last five matches, and they will be looking to maintain this form to secure a spot in the World Cup.
- Costa Rica has not lost in their last five home matches in the World Cup qualifiers (4 wins, 1 draw).
- The team has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 home games in this tournament.
- Costa Rica has scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 6 home matches in the qualifiers.
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago are coming off a 2-2 draw against Honduras. Despite showing resilience, the team has struggled to secure victories, with only one win in their last five matches. They face a tough challenge against a strong Costa Rican side, especially considering their inconsistent away form.
- Trinidad and Tobago have not won in their last four away matches in the World Cup qualifiers (1 draw, 3 losses).
- The team has conceded at least two goals in 3 of their last 5 away games in this tournament.
- Trinidad and Tobago have failed to score in 2 of their last 4 away matches in the qualifiers.
Costa Rica vs. Trinidad and Tobago: Match Prediction
Costa Rica's solid home record and defensive strength make them favorites in this encounter. Trinidad and Tobago have shown vulnerabilities on the road, particularly in defense, which Costa Rica is likely to exploit. Given these factors, I anticipate a controlled performance from the home side. My prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
