It is a vital game for both teams considering that, although both have 21 points and a difference of 4 points over Panama (team that would be qualifying for the playoff), if one of the two lost and the Panamanians won, the difference would be only 1 point (and 2 with Costa Rica if they also win).

Neither of them wants to complicate their qualification with just three games remaining in these Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers. It would not be surprising, in fact, if the teams do not risk too much since in reality a tie would leave both standing well, although they would have to watch closely the games in Panama and Costa Rica.

Mexico confirmedlineup

Raul Jimenez, who just converted against Jamaica, could become the seventh highest scorer for the Mexican national team this Thursday if he scores against the USA; and Guillermo Ochoa would be very close to equaling Jorge Campos in sixth place in international matches with Mexico.

Mexico confirmedstarting XI: Ochoa, Arteaga, Vásquez, Montes, Sánchez, Álvarez, Herrera, Rodríguez, Lozano, Corona, Jiménez..

USA confirmedlineup

USA will have several notable absences, such as Serginho Dest, injured in Barcelona‘s game against Galatasaray. Weston McKennie is out with a broken foot, while goalkeeper Matt Turner will miss this game with an ankle problem.

The one who will return is Giovanni Reyna, and Jordan Pefok will also be part of the squad after his very good season with the Swiss Young Boys.

USA confirmedstarting XI:Steffen; Yedlin, Zimmerman, M Robinson, A Robinson; Adams, Musah, Acosta; Weah, Pepi, Pulisic.

Costa Rica seek to reach third place in this Concacaf octagonal, which will allow them to go to the playoffs. In this triple Matchday, they obtained a victory against Panama (their direct rival) and a draw against Mexico, very important results to continue dreaming. At this moment, they are 4 points behind the Panamanians and the margin of error is little.

In the case of Jamaica, they have mathematical chances of reaching the third place that Panama currently has, although for that they will have to win the four remaining games and hope that the Panamanians do not add more than 2 points, the Costa Ricans no more than 5, and Salvadorans no more than 9. Very difficult.

Jamaica vs Costa Rica: Match Information

Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM (ET)
Location: Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Live Stream in the US: FuboTV (Free Trial) and Paramout + (free trial)

Jamaica vs Costa Rica: Time by State in the US

ET: 7:00 PM
CT: 6:00 PM
MT: 5:00 PM
PT: 4:00 PM

Jamaica vs Costa Rica: Storylines

As could be expected, the statistics between these two teams are widely dominated by Costa Rica, who in 30 games have won 14, while Jamaica did so only 4 times. Also, there were 12 ties. The last game between both was played on September 9, 2021 at the National Stadium in San José, Costa Rica, and it was a 1-1 draw.

How to watch or live stream Jamaica vs Costa Rica in the US

This Concacaf 2022 World Cup Qualifiers game between Jamaica and Costa Rica will be broadcast in the United States on FuboTV (free trial) and Paramout + (free trial). Other options: UNIVERSO, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO NOW.

Jamaica vs Costa Rica: Predictions and Odds

The Oddsmakers have a favorite for this match. These are the odds according to DraftKings: Costa Rica are the favorite with +155 odds, while Jamaica have +190. A draw would finish in a +195 payout.