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Costa Rica Women vs Zambia Women Predictions & Tips - Goal Fest in Women’s World Cup

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 30 Jul 2023

Alex Waite 30 Jul 2023

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Costa Rica Women vs Zambia Women predictions for Monday’s Women’s World Cup match
The fixture is being played at FMG Stadium Waikato (08:00 BST)
Zambia have seen over 4.5 goals in their last 5 matches

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Costa Rica have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 8 matches (Getty Images)

Costa Rica Women vs Zambia Women Predictions

Costa Rica and Zambia have conceded a lot of recent goals. The eliminated sides will target a World Cup with a consolation win and a high-scoring clash is likely

Costa Rica Women vs Zambia Women Predictions
Head-to-Head
Costa Rica Women Form
Costa Rica Women Injuries & Team News
Zambia Women Form
Zambia Women Injuries & Team News

Costa Rica have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 8 matches
Zambia have seen over 4.5 goals in their last 5 matches

Head-to-Head

This will be the first-ever meeting between Costa Rica and Zambia.

Costa Rica Women Form

Costa Rica were knocked out of the World Cup following a Group C loss against Japan.

La Tricolor shipped two goals within 27 minutes and struggled to respond with 2-12 shots on target.

The defeat followed a 3-0 opening match loss against Spain. Costa Rica have lost eight of their last nine matches in all competitions and conceded 20 goals.

Costa Rica Women Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Priscilla Tapia, Daniela Solera, Genesis Perez

Defenders: Gabriela Guillén, Mariana Benavides, Maria Paula Elizondo, Valeria del Campo, Fabiola Villalobos, Maria Coto, Carol Sanchez

Midfielders: Katherine Alvarado, Gloriana Villalobos, Mariela Campos, Raquel Rodriguez, Emilie Valenciano, Melissa Herrera, Cristin Granados, Alexandra Pinell, Emilie Valenciano

Forwards: Catalina Estrada, Sofia Varela, Maria Paula Salas, Priscila Chinchilla

Midfielder Raquel Rodriguez could get her first World Cup start. She has scored 55 goals in 101 international appearances.

Zambia Women Form

Zambia were thrashed 5-0 by Spain in their second Group C match and eliminated from the World Cup.

The Copper Queens were 2-0 down after 13 minutes and couldn’t reply with just 24% possession.

It was Zambia’s second consecutive 5-0 loss after their defeat against Japan. The African nation previously beat Germany 3-2 and drew with Switzerland (3-3).

Zambia Women Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Catherine Musonda, Eunice Sakala, Hazel Nali

Defenders: Margaret Belemu, Lushomo Mweemba, Esther Banda, Agness Musase, Judith Soko, Vast Phiri, Mary Mulenga, Martha Tembo

Midfielders: Evarine Katongo, Mary Wilombe, Susan Banda, Avell Chitundu, Ireen Lungu, Hellen Chanda

Forwards: Barbra Banda, Hellen Mubanga, Grace Chanda, Racheal Kundananji, Ochumba Oseke Lubanji, Xiomara Mapepa

Goalkeeper Catherine Musonda is available after serving her one match suspension.

Verdict

Costa Rica Women v Zambia Women

Costa Rica and Zambia struggle to keep the goals out and over 2.5 goals is the best bet.

Over 2.5 Goals

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