USWNT vs. Costa Rica forecast, odds, line, time: July 16 International friendly picks by proven expert

The United States women’s national team will make their final appearance before the 2024 Summer Olympics when they take on Costa Rica in an international friendly on Tuesday. The USWNT, who will face Zambia in their Olympic opener on July 25, go into this match on an eight-match unbeaten streak in all competitions (6-2-0) after beating 1-0 in a friendly against Mexico. Costa Rica followed a pair of wins in friendlies with back-to-back 2-0 defeats to Argentina.

Kickoff at Audi Field in Washington DC is at 7:30 PM ET. The Americans are -3500 favorites (risk $3500 to win $100) in the latest USWNT vs. Costa Rica odds, while the Costa Ricans are +6000 underdogs. A 90 minute trek costs +1300. Before we nail down Costa Rica vs. USWNT picks, you should check out what proven SportsLine football expert Brandt Sutton has to say.

A former collegiate football player, Sutton has been SportsLine’s top football editor for more than six years. He has been a long-time follower of football and takes into account management tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game around the world.

Sutton finished the 2022-2023 Champions League season with a 16-7 (+8.93 units) record on SportsLine’s UCL list and is 25-20-2 (+3.20) in 2023-2024. He also finished 2022 as SportsLine’s No. 1 soccer expert with a mark of 165-130-2, earning nearly $2,200 for $100 players, and is 139-136-5 since the 2022 World Cup.

Now, Sutton has broken down USWNT vs Costa Rica from every angle and laid down his picks and predictions. You can head over to SportsLine now to see Sutton’s picks. Here are the betting odds and trends for Costa Rica vs. USWNT:

• USWNT vs. Costa Rica moneyline: USWNT -3500, Costa Rica +6000, Tie +1300
• USWNT: The Americans have conceded goals from 11 different players in 2024
• CR: The Costa Ricans failed to score in 16 of their first 17 meetings with the USWNT
• USWNT vs. Costa Rica picks: View the choices here

Why you should support the USWNT

The Americans are a perfect 3-0-0 under new manager Emma Hayes, posting clean sheets in all three games. The club scored a total of eight goals in those victories, with defender Tierna Davidson and redirects Mallory Swanson and Sophia Smith all twice. Davidson and Swanson scored braces in a 4-0 win against South Korea, while Smith scored in the USWNT’s 3-0 win over the South Koreans three days later and last weekend’s victory over the Mexicans.

The USWNT won each of their previous 17 meetings with Costa Rica in all competitions, the longest winning streak against any opponent in program history. The Americans have kept five straight clean sheets against the Costa Ricans and have scored at least four goals in twelve of their seventeen games. Swanson et al Lynn Williams both scored twice for the US in their last four matches against Costa Rica, with the former converting in a 3-0 win in the semi-finals of the 2022 Concacaf W Championship. See here which team you should choose.

Why you should support Costa Rica

Prior to their defeats against Argentina, the Costa Ricans recorded 5-1 and 2-1 victories Peru. Defender Cristel Sandi scored in each win and midfielder Emily Flores converted in the second victory, but both players were left out of the squad for the match against the United States. Costa Rica has several other players that the USWNT will face, including forward Melissa Herrera and midfielder Raquel Rodriguez.

The 27-year-old Herrera has scored 17 international goals in her career and scored Costa Rica’s only goal at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, while also converting in the 2015 edition of the tournament. Rodriguez, who also scored at the 2015 World Cup, is the country’s all-time leader with 54 goals. The 30-year-old team captain’s most recent result was the 4-1 win over Peru on April 6. See here which team you should choose.

How to make USWNT vs. Costa Rica picks

Sutton has broken down Costa Rica vs USWNT from every possible angle and revealed a plus-money best bet. He only shares his international friendly picks and analysis at SportsLine.

What is the best bet for USWNT vs. Costa Rica on Tuesday? Visit SportsLine now to see the Costa Rica vs. betting odds. USWNT have all the value, all from the proven football expert who has his finger on the pulse of the game around the worldAnd invent.

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