Costa Rica Women vs Guatemala Women: match preview on 14 September 2026

Costa Rica Women to win. Both sides have failed to take any points from two matches each, so this is a must-win for the hosts. Costa Rica have shown they can beat weaker opposition—most notably a 3:1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in August 2025—while Guatemala have lost both their matches by identical 0:3 scorelines. The hosts have more experience and one proven result to build on.

Recent form tells a story of struggle for both teams, but with a crucial difference. Costa Rica have played five matches and managed just one win, conceding 13 goals in the process. Their results include heavy defeats—three 0:3 losses to Mexico, Cuba and Peru, plus a 1:3 loss to Canada. That single victory came away at Trinidad and Tobago, a result that suggests they can compete when facing opposition of similar calibre. The pattern is identical, but the sample is smaller.

The tournament table shows both sides level on zero points after two matches. Costa Rica sit fourth, Guatemala fifth. This isn't a clash of titans—it's a battle between two teams searching for their first victory. The hosts have the advantage of familiarity with the format and one successful result to fall back on.

No head-to-head record exists. That absence of history cuts both ways—neither side can point to a past result as evidence of superiority. The match will be decided on today's performance alone.

Bookmakers make Costa Rica slight favourites, backed by their win over Trinidad and Tobago. Stripping out xG, the raw scorelines point to goals for the hosts. A 2:0 or 2:1 victory is within reach if they replicate their performance against Caribbean opposition.