Costa Rica vs Dominican Republic prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 19 June 2025
Dominican Republic
One of the key clashes of the second round in the CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage takes place Thursday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, where Costa Rica will face off against the Dominican Republic. Here’s a betting tip on the outcome of this match, offering solid chances of success.
Match preview
Costa Rica approaches this fixture with impressive momentum, having clinched a hard-fought 4-3 comeback victory over Suriname. Despite a shaky spell midway through the second half, Los Ticos showed their trademark character and snatched all three points thanks to a stoppage-time strike from Manfred Ugalde.
June has seen Costa Rica in prolific form, netting 14 goals in just three matches. The squad is determined to maintain their flawless record of advancing from the group stage at the Gold Cup—a streak that has stood since 2000.
For the Dominican Republic, participation in this tournament is a historic milestone. Their opening match against Mexico was a true test of spirit, and despite a 2-3 defeat, Los Quisqueyanos put up a brave fight against the favorites, scoring twice in the second half.
The Dominican side has looked confident in attack—averaging at least two goals per game in 2025. However, defensive frailties remain, especially when facing teams with rapid wingers.
Probable lineups
- Costa Rica: Sequeira, Calvo, Vargas, Mitchell, Quiros, Madrigal, Flores, Zamora, Vargas, Martinez, Ugalde
- Dominican Republic: Valdez J. – Breton L., Dollenmayer N., Lopez J., Firpo J. – Trinidad E., Vasquez R. – Peter Federico, Familia-Castillo J., Beltre M. – Diaz M.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Costa Rica has won both previous meetings with the Dominican Republic, including a 4-0 friendly victory in 2013
- Los Ticos have scored 31 goals in their last 18 Gold Cup matches
- The Dominicans have scored at least twice in five matches in 2025, but have conceded in most of them
Prediction
Costa Rica’s current form and psychological edge in head-to-head encounters make them the clear favorites. Given the Dominican Republic’s unstable defense and the attacking firepower of Los Ticos, expect an entertaining contest. Our pick: Over 2.5 total goals at odds of 1.75.
