The battle for third place in Group D will heat up as Costa Rica and Paraguay face off at Q2 Stadium this Wednesday. Costa Rica started their 2024 Copa America journey with a commendable draw against Brazil but then stumbled with a 3-0 defeat to Colombia, showcasing vulnerabilities in their defense. Eager to recover from that loss, Costa Rica must proceed without their suspended forward Manfred Ugalde, looking to veteran Joel Campbell to lead the charge.
Meanwhile, Paraguay has had a tough run in the tournament, having suffered defeats against both Colombia and Brazil. Keen to deliver a performance their supporters can applaud, it seems promising to bet on both teams finding the back of the net. Paraguay heads into the match without new injuries, though they will be without Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Andres Cubas, who is suspended.
The match is anticipated to end in a 2-2 draw.