Luis Fernando Suárez, Costa Rica's head coach, prepares his squad for what analysts predict will be a commanding performance against Bahamas in Saturday's World Cup qualifier for North & Central America.
The June 7, 2025 match comes after Costa Rica's recent setback against the United States in international friendlies, where they conceded goals to Brian White, Caden Clark, and Patrick Agyemang.
"Every qualifier requires our complete focus regardless of the opponent's ranking," Suárez likely emphasized to his players during preparation sessions.
For the "Bahamas" squad, this contest represents another significant challenge in their qualification campaign. Their recent form doesn't inspire confidence - they suffered a crushing 6-0 defeat to Grenada in their previous qualifier, with Darius Johnson and Kayden Harrack finding the net for the opposition.
Interestingly, matches involving Bahamas have been high-scoring affairs lately. Their past six encounters have produced a remarkable 28 goals combined (averaging 4.67 per game), though only 5 of those were scored by the Bahamian side.
Meanwhile, Costa Rica's defensive record shows a different pattern. In five of their last six outings, at least one team has failed to score. During these matches, "Los Ticos" have netted 9 goals while conceding 7.
The contrast in recent performances has betting markets heavily favoring Costa Rica. Football analysts anticipate a potential goalfest for the Central American side, with predictions pointing toward a comfortable 0-3 victory or possibly an even wider margin.
Can the Bahamas produce a surprising performance to upset the odds? The match kicks off at 23:00 local time, with CONCACAF providing live streaming options for viewers across multiple territories.
