We’re not expecting a lot of goals in Recife as Costa Rica come up against a stubborn Greek defence.
Costa Rica may not have the household names of Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and Uruguay, but they’ve still been an absolute joy to watch during this World Cup.
Topping group that included England, Italy and Oscar Tabarez’s side was the greatest achievement in the Central American country’s football history, with players such as Bryan Ruiz, Oscar Duarte and Arsenal’s Joel Campbell shining beyond their capabilities.
The neutrals will favour a win for the Costa Ricans but Greece will make it tough.
Giorgios Samaras and company are seldom entertaining and scraped through Group C at the expense of the more expansive Ivory Coast.
However, the Greeks looked resolute once they got defeat to the brilliant Colombia out of their systems, and will be tough for Costa Rica to break down.
We’re prediction a draw at 2/1 come full-time, and we wouldn’t be surprised if the game were to be settled through penalties.
