Costa Rica vs Serbia LIVE, World Cup 2018: Latest score and goal updates - Aleksandar Kolarov free-kick makes it 1-0

Costa Rica vs Serbia
World Cup 2018, Group E
Samara Arena
Kick-off: 1pm BST

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Prediction

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• Costa Rica to win: 4/1

• Serbia to win: 20/23

• Nemanja Matic to score: 10/1

• Serbia to win 1-0: 9/2

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Head to head

This will be the first time that Costa Rica and Serbia have faced each other.

Team news

Costa Rica were the surprise team of the World Cup four years ago in Brazil, reaching the quarter-finals on the back of resilient defensive organisation.

This time, under a different coach in Oscar Ramirez, the Central Americans know there are different expectations from their fans and the wider football audience.

However, as the team prepares for their first Group E game against Serbia, the Costa Ricans are looking to write a new chapter in their country's footballing history.

"I think it is different this time. 2014 is over, it is our biggest achievement ever in a World Cup but it is another story, Ramirez told reporters on Saturday.

"Our story starts tomorrow with our first match."