T.M. Selection: Over - Total

1) Colombia is so strong in comparison with Costa Rica and installed as a 1-goal favorite in this game. That means there is an expectation they have potential to win this by a multi-goal margin and I agree.

2) Costa Rica comes in with some confidence thanks to a draw with Brazil and that helps as they will remain competitive in this match as they come in riding high. However the strength of Colombia leads to quality scoring chances they will cash in and that leads to Costa Rica having to be more aggressive on the attack to keep up.

3) I expect a blowout here to insure this one goes over the total as a 2-1 game likely becomes 3 to 1 as Colombia pours it on. 4 straight Colombia matches have totaled 3 or more goals and these have averaged 4 goals. Costa Rica has a history of high-scoring matches and so don't pay too much attention to that rare 0-0 draw with Brazil.

T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Colombia

Line: 2.50, -120