Brazil vs Costa Rica - World Cup 2018 Preview: Everything you need to know for Group E clash

Brazil take on Costa Rica in their second match of  2018 World Cup in Russia. 

Neymar and Co were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland after Philippe Coutinho superb goal was cancelled out by Steven Zuber's goal in the second-half. Costa Rica lost their World Cup Group E opening game after Serbian captain Aleksandar Kolarov scores stunning free-kick.

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for the World Cup 2018 clash Brazil vs Costa Rica including how to watch, kick-off time, squads, stats and latest odds.

Brazil will be looking to get their World Cup campaign back on track with win vs Costa Rica

Brazil will be looking to get their World Cup campaign back on track with win vs Costa Rica

When and what time can I watch in the UK?

Brazil vs Costa Rica takes place on Friday 22nd June at 1pm (BST) with starting line-ups expected to be announced a hour before kick-off.


What time does it kick-off in the US?

Our American audience will be able to catch Brazil vs Costa Rica on Friday 22nd June at 8am (EST).

When and what time can I watch in Australia?  

Our Australian audience will be able to catch Brazil vs Costa Rica on Friday 22nd June at 9:30pm (ACST).

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UK Channel 

ITV 

Online Stream:

ITV Hub 

US Channel

FOX / Telemundo 

Online Stream:

Fubo TV (7-day free trial) 

AU Channel

Optus Sport / SBS 1

Online Stream:

Optus Sport 

Where is the Brazil vs Costa Rica match happening?

Saint Petersburg Stadium will be the World Cup match venue for Brazil vs Costa Rica and has a capacity of 64,287 and his home to Russian Premier League side Zenit St Petersburg.

Saint Petersburg Stadium saw Russia defeat Egypt int their second round of Group A clashes. Denis Cheryshev accrued another 2 goals to take his goal total to 4 so far in this tournament.

Saint Petersburg stadium will hold it's third World Cup 2018  match with Brazil vs Costa Rica

Saint Petersburg stadium will hold it's third World Cup 2018  match with Brazil vs Costa Rica

Brazil squad

Goalkeepers: Alisson (Roma), Ederson (Manchester City), Cassio (Corinthians).

Defenders: Danilo (Manchester City), Fagner (Corinthians), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Filipe Luis (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Silva, Marquinhos (both PSG), Miranda (Inter Milan), Pedro Geromel (Gremio).

Midfielders: Casemiro (Real Madrid), Fernandinho (Manchester City), Paulinho (Barcelona), Fred (Shakhtar Donetsk), Renato Augusto (Beijing Guoan), Philippe Coutinho (Barcelona), Willian (Chelsea), Douglas Costa (Juventus).

Forwards: Neymar (PSG), Taison (Shakhtar Donetsk), Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City), Roberto Firmino (Liverpool).

Costa Rica squad

Goalkeepers: Keylor Navas (Real Madrid), Patrick Pemberton (Liga Deportiva Alajuelense), Leonel Moreira (Herediano)

Defenders: Cristian Gamboa (Celtic), Ian Smith (Norrkoping), Ronald Matarrita (New York City), Bryan Oviedo (Sunderland), Oscar Duarte (Espanyol), Giancarlo Gonzalez (Bologna), Francisco Calvo (Minnesota United), Kendall Waston (Vancouver Whitecaps), Johnny Acosta (Aguilas Dorados)

Midfielders: David Guzman (Portland Timbers), Yeltsin Tejeda (Lausanne-Sport), Celso Borges (Deportivo La Coruna), Randall Azofeifa (Herediano), Rodney Wallace (New York City), Bryan Ruiz (Sporting Lisbon), Daniel Colindres (Saprissa), Christian Bolanos (Saprissa)

Forwards: Johan Venegas (Saprissa), Joel Campbell (Real Betis), Marco Urena (LAFC)

Brazil vs Costa Rica head-to-head stats

Brazil have won 9 out of 10 games they've faced against Costa Rica in all competitions.

H2H Stats: 

  • 5 September 2015  - International Friendly: Costa Rica 0-1 Brazil
  • 7 October 2011 - International Friendly: Costa Rica 0-1 Brazil
  • 11 July 2014 - Copa America: Brazil 4-1 Costa Rica
  • 13 June 2002 - FIFA World Cup: Costa Rica 2-5 Brazil
  • 13 June 1997 - Copa America: Brazil 5-0 Costa Rica
  • 23 September 1992 - International Friendly: Brazil 4-2 Costa Rica
  • 16 June 1990 - FIFA World Cup: Brazil 1-0 Costa Rica
  • 17 March 1960 - Panamerican Championship: Costa Rica 0-4 Brazil
  • 10 March 1960 - Panamerican Championship: Costa Rica 3-0 Brazil
  • 13 March 1956 - Panamerican Championship: Brazil 7-1 Costa Rica 

Goalscorers for Brazil and Costa Rica so far

Brazil goalscorers

  • Philippe Coutinho - 1 

Costa Rica goalscorers

No goalscorers 

World Cup 2018: Brazil vs Costa Rica Odds

Latest Brazil vs Costa Rica odds

Winner:

Brazil - 1/5

Costa Rica -16/1

Draw - 11/2 

First Goalscorer:

Neymar - 2/1

Gabriel Jesus - 3/1

Philippe Coutinho - 9/2

Joel Campbell - 18/1 

*Odds provided by Oddschecker 20/06/18 

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