Costa Rica and El Salvador both seek their first win of the competition when they meet for a Group C match in the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup on Friday. Both teams dropped 2-1 decisions in their openers on Monday, with Costa Rica falling to Panama and El Salvador losing against Martinique. The Costa Ricans' best finish in the Gold Cup was runner-up in 2002, while the Salvadorans made their sixth quarterfinal appearance two years ago.

Kickoff at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. The Costa Ricans are +118 favorites (risk $100 to win $118) in the latest Costa Rica vs. El Salvador odds, while the Salvadorans are +240 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +210 and the over/under for total goals is 2.5. (For more soccer coverage, click here)

Before you make any El Salvador vs. Costa Rica picks or Concacaf Gold Cup predictions, you NEED to see what SportsLine soccer insider Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+3.64), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01) the Europa League (+1.60) and he's off to a 3-1 start on the Gold Cup!

The expert knows Costa Rica are looking to break out of a funk during which they have lost four consecutive matches across all competitions. The club's recent history in the Gold Cup suggests it will reverse its fortunes as it has recorded at least two group-stage victories in each of the last three editions of the tournament and reached the knockout stage in 12 straight. Costa Rica have dominated El Salvador of late as they are unbeaten in 10 consecutive meetings dating back to 2009.

Green also is aware that El Salvador are seeking their first victory in more than a year, as they have six losses and three draws since defeating Grenada in the Concacaf Nations League on June 4, 2022. The bright side is that the team has scored a goal in back-to-back contests after being shut out four straight times. Defender Bryan Tamacas made sure the Salvadorans would not be blanked in their Gold Cup opener as he converted in the 95th minute against Martinique.

Now, Green has taken an in-depth look at the Costa Rica vs. El Salvador match from every angle. We can tell you he is leaning Over on the goal total and has two CONFIDENT best bets, including one that pays plus money, in addition to a full breakdown of this Concacaf Gold Cup Group C matchup. You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own. 

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