Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓57% · fair 1.75
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗16% · fair 6.10
Costa Rica U20 vs Mexico U20 preview and prediction
The match
Mexico U20 travel to face Costa Rica U20 in the CONCACAF U20 on Tuesday 28 July (03:00 WAT).
Form guide
Costa Rica U20's last 5: WLWDW Most recently they beat Guatemala U20 1–0 away. Goals have not been a problem: 4.0 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 0.6 for Costa Rica U20 and 1.8 for Mexico U20. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 43%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Mexico U20 to win – a 69% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Costa Rica U20 0–1 Mexico U20. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Costa Rica U2012%fair 8.27 · @8.50
Draw19%fair 5.33 · @4.50
Mexico U2069%fair 1.45 · @1.30
2.42Expected goals
0.58Costa Rica U20 xG
1.84Mexico U20 xG
43%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–116%
0–215%
1–19%
0–39%
0–09%
1–29%
From our goals model: Costa Rica U20 0.6 – 1.8 Mexico U20 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Mexico U20 to win✓
69%
1.45
1.30
Double chance
Mexico U20 or draw✓
88%
1.14
1.04
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
57%
1.75
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
70%
1.44
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.95
2.05 ▲
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
–
Half-time result
Mexico U20 ahead at half-time✓
47%
2.13
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Mexico U20 / FT Mexico U20✓
43%
2.31
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
16%
6.10
–
Form
Costa Rica U20 – last 5
WLWDW
24 Jul
@ Guatemala U20
1–0
W
28 May
@ Colombia U20
1–2
L
4 Mar
vs Trinidad and Tobago U20
3–0
W
2 Mar
@ Bermuda U20
3–3
D
26 Feb
@ Sint Maarten U20
12–0
W
4.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
40%Both scored
80%Over 2.5
Mexico U20 – last 1
W
25 Jul
vs Antigua and Barbuda U20
3–0
W
3.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Costa Rica U20 and Mexico U20.
What is the prediction for Costa Rica U20 vs Mexico U20?
Our pick is Mexico U20 to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Costa Rica U20 vs Mexico U20?
On our numbers Costa Rica U20 have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Mexico U20 69%.
How many goals will there be in Costa Rica U20 vs Mexico U20?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 43% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Costa Rica U20 vs Mexico U20?
Our predicted score is Costa Rica U20 0–1 Mexico U20, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Costa Rica U20 vs Mexico U20?
Costa Rica U20 vs Mexico U20 (CONCACAF U20) kicks off on Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
