The CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A clash between Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic takes place on Thursday, 19 June 2025 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Kick-off is scheduled for 01:00 CEST for fans in Italy, Germany, France and Spain, and 00:00 BST in the UK.
With a spot in the quarter-finals on the line, both sides will be desperate to start their campaigns on a high. Costa Rica will look to build on their Group A opener, while the Dominican Republic aim to secure their first victory in this edition of the tournament.
How are both teams coming into this?
After edging Suriname in a thrilling 4–3 opener, Costa Rica have showcased plenty of attacking flair. Their hot streak began in pre-tournament friendlies, where they kept clean sheets against St. Kitts & Nevis and Grenada, suggesting a squad that can balance solid defence with clinical finishing.
The Dominican Republic arrive with momentum from their qualifying campaign, where a blend of experienced heads and young talents impressed. Although new to the Gold Cup spotlight, they’ve demonstrated creativity in attack and resilience under pressure, making them a live underdog in this encounter.
Our forecast
On balance, we expect Costa Rica to have the edge courtesy of greater tournament pedigree and recent goal-scoring exploits. Their ability to dominate possession and create high-quality chances should carry them through the 90 minutes.
That said, the Dominican Republic’s pace on the break and fearless approach mean they should find the net at least once. We’re forecasting a competitive affair, with both teams to score and a 2–1 victory for La Sele.
