Colombia vs Costa Rica preview-

Colombia vs Costa Rica

Copa America 2011- Group A

Estadio 23 de Agosto, Jujuy

Both Colombia and Costa Rica will look to present a strong case for knockout stage qualification when they meet in their group opener in Jujuy. Bet on Colombia vs Costa Rica at Bodog after reading our betting preview at Sportsbookie.com.

The Costa Ricans are last minute entrants to the event, invited by the organisers of the tournament following the withdrawal of Japan. In last months Gold Cup, Los Ticos reached the quarterfinals of the event before going out to Honduras on penalties. Tragically enough, defender Dennis Marshall, the man who scored for them against Honduras, died in a car crash and will not feature in this event. Other big names like Bryan Ruiz, Marcos Urena and keeper Keylor Navas will also not be available for Los Ticos.

Costa Rica form- last five games- most recent first- Costa Rica scorers in brackets

Costa Rica 1-1 Honduras ( Marshall) Mexico 4-1 Costa Rica ( Marcos Urena) Costa Rica 1-1 El Salvador ( Brenes) Costa Rica 5-0 Cuba ( Urena*2, Saborio, Mora, Campbell) Costa Rica 0-0 Argentina

Colombia are widely regarded as the favourites to take second place in Group A behind Argentina and a good start in the tournament will be a key to reaching the last eight. The Colombians have a strong side, with several members of their squad plying their trade in Europe. The likes of Hugo Rodallega, Radamel Falcao and Freddy Guarin will all be key players for Hernan Dario Gomezs men.

Colombia form- last five games- most recent first- Colombia scorers in brackets

Colombia 2-0 Senegal (Aguilar, Martinez) Chile 2-0 Colombia Ecuador 0-2 Colombia ( Guarin, Falcao) Spain 1-0 Colombia Colombia 1-1 Peru ( Nunez)

Verdict:- Colombia to shade this game and keep a clean sheet. Their backline has several decent defenders and keeping the Costa Ricans at bay shouldnt be very difficult.

Colombia 1-0 Costa Rica ( Falcao)

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