Zambia's Copper Queens will take on Costa Rica in the last round of the FIFA Women's World Cup on Monday morning. Which of these teams will emerge victorious at the end of this match?
The team returned to intensive training Saturday evening as they stepped up preparations for Monday’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final Group C match against Costa Rica. pic.twitter.com/gL4hBt1xzi
— Zambia WNT (@Copper_Queens) July 29, 2023
Prediction 1: Zambia to win
It's fair to point out that Costa Rica and the Zambia Copper Queens have not only lost both of their matches so far, they've also been unable to score any goals. Both teams have not particularly enjoyed their best form in recent months, but Zambia have fared slightly better than their opponents.
On one hand, Costa Rica have lost three matches in a row; they managed just one win in their last 13 games, with two draws and 10 losses. On the other hand, the Copper Queens won four of their last 10 games, with a draw and five losses. Taking everything into account, we are leaning towards the Copper Queens for the victory.
Prediction 2: Both teams to score
This is more of a ‘both teams to concede' pick, rather than both teams to score. We've already established that both teams have not scored in this competition so far. However, they haven't had much trouble when it comes to conceding goals.
As a matter of fact, the Copper Queens have seen their defense breached 10 times in two group games, while Costa Rica conceded six goals in two matches. Furthermore, Costa Rica kept just one clean sheet in their last 20 matches, while the Copper Queens conceded in seven of their last eight games. On that note, our next Ireland vs Zambia Copper Queens prediction is that both teams will concede.
Prediction 3: Over 2.5 total goals
Given how these teams have struggled to keep the goals out, it's no surprise that we expect this to be a high-scoring affair. It may interest you to know that all of Zambia's last five matches went above the 4.5 goal mark. Likewise, Costa Rica's last eight matches have seen almost three goals scored per game on average. That said, these teams should be able to score up to three goals between them.
#FIFAWWC Nigeria 🇳🇬 Super Falcons and Morocco 🇲🇦 Atlas Lionesses are the two African teams that have so far got wins at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Hope South Africa 🇿🇦 Banyana Banyana and Zambia 🇿🇲 Copper Queens can get wins in their last group matches @soka25east
— Collins Okinyo (@bedjosessien) July 30, 2023
Copper Queens vs Costa Rica head to head
The Zambia Copper Queens and Costa Rica will face each other for the first time today. It's important to point out that both teams have already been eliminated from this tournament, and there are only bragging rights at stake.
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Frequently asked questions about the Copper Queens
Is it possible to watch the Zambia Copper Queens vs Costa Rica match on TV?
Of course. This match will be available on Supersport and New World Sport1 for fans who live in Zambia. Likewise, Costa Ricans can catch all the action live on FIFA+.
Where will the Zambia Copper Queens vs Costa Rica match take place?
These teams will go toe-to-toe with each other at the FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand.
What time does the Zambia Copper Queens vs Costa Rica match start?
This match kicks off on Monday July 31st, at 08:00 BST.
Who is the favourite to win the Zambia Copper Queens vs Costa Rica game?
The Zambia Copper Queens are the bookies' favourites to win this match.
What was the result the last time the Zambia Copper Queens faced Costa Rica?
These teams will be meeting for the first time today.
This article was most recently revised and updated 3 months ago
