CONCACAF Gold Cup 2021: Group Stage, Matchday 2 Best Bets

The CONCACAF Gold Cup 2021 International soccer competition continues this week; soccer odds are now available for us to delve into some betting picks. USA, Martinique, Suriname, and Costa Rica will be some of the highlight fixtures of the week, as we are delving into the most favorable betting picks and soccer analysis to deliver our free betting advice. Please continue reading for our Gold Cup 2021 expert advice and betting predictions.

USA vs. Martinique

Friday, July 16, 2021 – 09:30 PM EST Kick-Off at Children’s Mercy Park

Form, Mentality, Gold Cup 2021 Odds and Trends

• USA have avoided defeat in 24 of their previous 26 Gold Cup fixtures.

• Martinique’s previous four Gold Cup matches have all produced over 2.5 goals.

• Martinique concedes an average of 4.00 goals during their Gold Cup meetings.

• USA have kept a clean sheet in their previous four games

• USA have won their previous 10 home fixtures

• During matchday 1, Martinique registered a mere two shots on target versus Canada

Gold Cup Promise Is High for the Hosting Country

A six-game winless streak will prove challenging to snap when Martinique faces the Gold Cup’s second favourite team to win it all. Having lost 4-1 in their opening fixture, a clash with the tournament hosts who’ve been solid in defence should deliver another three points for The Stars and Stripes.

A positive beginning to their fixture versus Canada saw Martinique take an early lead; however, their fortune was soon flipped on its side. The original defensive error that Canada had made delivered zero fear to manager John Herdman as his squad proved their dominance.

Canada quickly dominated possession and was consistently on the front foot, leaving nothing but counter-attacking options for Martinique. With this in mind, and despite just a 1-0 victory over Haiti, the USA will be brimming with confidence heading into Thursday nights fixture

Final Thoughts: CONCACAF Gold Cup 2021 Betting Tips

Sure, USA coach Gregg Berhalter would have expected 2 or 3 goals to begin his Gold Cup 2021 tenure, but an evidently stronger USA squad may find the back netting with more ease when considering Martinique’s lack of structure at the back.

USA vs. Martinique Score prediction: USA 4 – Martinique 0

USA vs. Martinique Betting Prediction: Over 1.5 goals 1st half -119 [1.81] @ Pinnacle 1.19u wager returns 1u

Over 1.5 Goals First Half(-119)

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Suriname vs. Costa Rica

Saturday, July 17, 2021 - 08:30 PM EST Kick-Off at Exploria Stadium

Do Not Be Fooled by Costa Rica’s Recent Results

Despite losing 4 of their previous 6 games in all competitions, the squad level of Suriname should prove easy work for the Costa Rican squad. Costa Rica has been known to underperform to their actual potential during Gold Cup tournaments, but there could be hope with newly appointed head coach Luis Suarez.

Suarez owns experience at a managerial level in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Honduras and Mexico – his experience could be the difference in their qualifying hopes this year. And their hopes will be lifted after an easy 2-0 victory versus Guadeloupe on matchday 1.

Suriname consistently struggles when the level of opposition is raised, and their record doesn’t hold any significant wins over stronger squads. With that said, their goal-scoring ability is often worth looking into, despite missing the net versus Jamaica – they weren’t short of close chances to pull one goal back.

Final Thoughts: CONCACAF Gold Cup 2021 Betting Tips

This should become a routine win for Costa Rica, but with the available odds, it’s undesirable to pick Los Ticos on the moneyline.

As Suarez men struggle to hold a clean sheet but always find themselves on the score sheet, backing the over 2.5 betting market feels like a great value play this weekend.

Suriname vs. Costa Rica Score prediction: Suriname 1 – Costa Rica 3

Suriname vs. Costa Rica Betting Prediction: Over 2.5 goals -161 [1.62] @ Pinnacle 1.61u wager returns 1u of profit.

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*The pick reflects the line at the moment the writer made the play, the odds at the beginning of this article show the live line movement. Since the lines might vary, don’t forget to refer back to our live odds.

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