Colombia
4/7Wins
2.3Goals / game
1.3Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 6 available matches.
Inspect Colombia’s results
FriendliesFriendly InternationalTHE MATCH CENTREColombia vs Costa Rica match centre
Full time
3:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
D. Sanchez17′
L. Diaz23′
Scorer details awaited
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
ColombiaCosta Rica
—Expected goals · API-Football—
4Shots on target3
8Total Shots6
67%Ball Possession33%
4Corner Kicks2
5Fouls7
1Yellow Cards1
—Red Cards—
2Goalkeeper Saves2
243Total passes121
209Passes accurate96
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Colombia 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Costa Rica 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Costa Rica
2/10Wins
1.4Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 7 available matches.
Inspect Costa Rica’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Colombia
7 matchesResults4 wins · 1 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game2.3
Goals conceded per game1.3
Games with 3+ goals6 of 7
Both teams scored4 of 7
Past results, not predictions.
Costa Rica
10 matchesResults2 wins · 7 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.4
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
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About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Colombia at home with Costa Rica away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 01:52 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Friendlies · 2026/27 · all league matches
ColombiaCosta Rica
2Matches played2
0Points earned1
0Wins0
1.0Goals scored / match1.0
2.5Goals conceded / match3.5
0Clean sheets0
0Failed to score1
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Colombia at home with Costa Rica away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Colombia
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Nestor Lorenzo
- 12
C. VargasG - 4
S. AriasD - 23
D. SanchezD - 18
W. DittaD - 17
J. MojicaD - 6
R. RiosM - 14
G. PuertaM - 26
A. GomezM - 8
J. CarrascalM - 7
L. DiazM - 19
Cucho HernandezF
Substitutes (15)
1 · D. Ospina
24 · A. Montero
10 · J. Rodriguez
9 · J. Cordoba
13 · Y. Mina
22 · D. Machado
3 · J. Lucumi
25 · L. Suarez
15 · J. Portilla
20 · J. Quintero
16 · J. Lerma
21 · J. Campaz
2 · D. Munoz
11 · J. Arias
5 · K. Castano
Costa Rica
Confirmed formation4-1-4-1Fernando Batista
- 1
P. SequeiraG - 20
H. QuirosD - 3
J. MitchellD - 5
F. FaerronD - 8
D. ArayaD - 4
A. SalazarM - 22
C. MoraM - 14
O. GaloM - 12
A. SotoM - 10
J. AlcocerM - 9
M. UgaldeF
Substitutes (12)
23 · A. Madriz
18 · B. Mora
13 · L. Flores
11 · C. Nunez
17 · O. Sinclair
21 · A. Zamora
2 · S. Johnson
16 · G. M. Morera
6 · J. Peraza
7 · J. Ruiz
15 · F. Samadian
19 · S. Padilla
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Colombia
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camilo Vargas | 48 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 14 | — |
| Santiago Arias | 48 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 25 | — |
| Davinson Sánchez | 48 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 1 | 37 | 1 |
| Willer Ditta | 48 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 32 | — |
| Johan Mojica | 48 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 21 | — |
| Richard Ríos | 48 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 19 | 1 |
| Gustavo Puerta | 48 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| Andrés Gómez | 48 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 13 | 2 |
| Jorge Carrascal | 48 | 6.7 | — | 1 | 1 | 23 | 2 |
| Luis Díaz | 48 | 9.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | — |
| Cucho Hernández | 48 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 8 | — |
| Álvaro Montero | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| David Ospina | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yerry Mina | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jhon Lucumí | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Deiver Machado | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Juan Fernando Quintero | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| James Rodríguez | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kevin Castaño | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Muñoz | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jefferson Lerma | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jhon Arias | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jaminton Campaz | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Juan Portilla | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luis Javier Suárez | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jhon Córdoba | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Costa Rica
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Sequeira | 48 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 8 | — |
| Haxzel Quirós | 48 | 5.9 | — | — | — | 9 | — |
| Jeyland Mitchell | 48 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 16 | 1 |
| Fernán Faerron | 48 | 5.9 | — | — | — | 25 | — |
| Darril Araya | 48 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 11 | — |
| Aarón Salazar | 48 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 13 | — |
| Carlos Mora | 48 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 9 | — |
| Orlando Galo | 48 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 9 | — |
| Andrey Soto | 48 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Josimar Alcócer | 48 | 7.2 | — | 1 | — | 8 | 2 |
| Manfred Ugalde | 48 | 6.5 | — | — | 3 | 5 | — |
| Abraham Madriz | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bayron Mora | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joseth Peraza | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shawn Johnson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Farbod Samadian | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| John Ruiz | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gian Mauro Morera | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luis Flores | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sebastián Padilla | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cristopher Núñez | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Álvaro Zamora | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Orlando Sinclair | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Friendlies table
Current standings. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
Standings are not available for this competition and season.
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Colombia | Draw | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.12 | 7.00 | 19.00 |
Snapshot from 31 May 2026, 20:15 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
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