Football Bet of the Day: England to continue to keep it steady

| Wednesday 10th June 2026, 7:50

Wednesday 10th June 2026, 7:50

England round off their 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations on Wednesday when they take on Costa Rica at the Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando (4pm local, 9pm BST, ITV). This will be the Three Lions' final opportunity to fine-tune their preparations before next week's tournament opener against Croatia.

Thomas Tuchel's men head into this contest on the back of a controlled 1-0 victory over New Zealand, a match that was more about fitness, acclimatisation and squad management than entertainment. My Football Bet of the Day follows below...

Football Bet of the Day - 10 June 2026

England to win & Under 2.5 goals @ 9/4

*odds correct as of the time of publishing

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Football Bet of the Day Stats

ENG beat NZ 1-0 in their previous warm-up match
ENG have kept clean sheets in victories in seven of their last nine games
All of ENG's last five matches have produced under 2.5 goals
ENG's previous meeting with CRI ended in a 2-0 victory

England vs Costa Rica Odds

England are unsurprisingly strong 1/7 favourites to claim victory in Orlando and will be expected to complete their World Cup warm-up schedule with back-to-back wins.

Costa Rica are sizeable outsiders at 14/1 despite the fact this is a friendly, while the draw at 11/2 appeals to those expecting England to continue prioritising organisation and fitness over an all-out approach.

Harry Kane is the 2/1 favourite in the first goalscorer market once again after netting the winner against the All Whites, but, with Tuchel still managing workloads ahead of the tournament, backing individual player markets carries an added layer of uncertainty.

For that reason, opt for England to win & Under 2.5 goals at 9/4.

The selection may seem slightly counterintuitive given the gulf in quality between the sides, but World Cup warm-up fixtures are often more controlled affairs as seen against New Zealand.

England's priority will be avoiding injuries, maintaining rhythm and heading into the tournament with confidence rather than chasing a statement scoreline.

England vs Costa Rica - Match Result And Total Goals Over/Under 2.5

England Win & Under 2.5 Goals

9/4

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Odds correct at time of publishing.

Tuchel has consistently rotated players during these pre-World Cup friendlies with fitness and preparation the primary objectives.

England should have too much quality for Costa Rica, but don't expect them to go full throttle with the World Cup only days away. The New Zealand match offered a glimpse into Tuchel's current thinking - control first, experimentation second and results third.

A professional 1-0 or 2-0 success looks the most likely outcome. Costa Rica are capable of sitting deep and making life awkward, while England's focus will be on building momentum rather than racking up goals.

With that in mind, England to win & Under 2.5 goals at 9/4 stands out as an attractive Bet of the Day.

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