England vs Costa Rica
💰 Finding the Value
Our model probability vs the consensus across 11 bookmakers. Positive edge means we think this outcome is more likely than the market implies.
| Selection | Odds | Market % | Model % | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England Win Value | 1/6 1.17 | 80% | 90% | +10% |
| Draw | 6/1 7.30 | 13% | 7% | -6% |
| Costa Rica Win | 14/1 16.00 | 7% | 3% | -4% |
View pre-match analysis What we said before kickoff
🔍 Key Stats
Form: England averaging 1.56 goals scored at home but model-adjusted xG of 4.5 given ELO gap; Costa Rica away form inconsistent with only 1 away goal on average vs top sides
H2H: England won 2-0 in 2018, drew 0-0 in 2014 — historically tight but ELO gap has grown significantly since
Stakes: Pre-tournament friendly, England will want to build momentum and confidence with full squad available
Betting: a clean sheet for one side, over 2.5 goals — in line with the projected 3-0.
⚔️ Head to Head
Only 2 meetings — England win 2-0 in 2018 and a 0-0 draw in 2014. Historical pattern is low-scoring but the ELO gap has grown by several hundred points since those fixtures, making a dominant England performance far more likely now.
🎲 Betting Tips
Both Teams to Score: No
The projected 3-0 scoreline has at least one side kept off the scoresheet.
Over 2.5 Goals: Yes
The projected 3-0 scoreline totals 3 goals, clearing the 2.5 line.