The forward has scored just one goal in eight games for La Roja and has come under criticism following his switch from his native Brazil, with many pundits suggesting he does not fit the style of Vicente del Bosque's team.
Chelsea team-mate Cesc Fabregas insists the 26-year-old is a fine striker and backed him to succeed with Spain, and Pedro believes another goal will see him find the net more regularly.
"He's missing a goal, but he's in the right place, he provides solutions and the goals will arrive," Pedro said.
Pedro is now a club team-mate of Costa, having joined Chelsea in a deal worth a reported €30 million and admits his discussions wtih Cesc Fabregas encouraged him to snub interest from Manchester United in favour of a switch to Chelsea.
"My transfer to Chelsea was done within a couple of days," he told El Pais. "It all started with a call from Cesc.
"Jose Mourinho then gave me a call and that helped me make a decision. Mourinho made me feel important and gave me confidence."
Pedro won numerous trophies during his time at Barcelona, alongside Lionel Messi, and he was quick to admit that he will miss the Argentina international at his new club.
"Messi is an amazing team-mate. He really is a great guy," he added.
"We have achieved a lot together, played many important games and scored many goals. I will definitely miss Leo.
"I will continue to see Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Andres Iniesta with the national team, but I will clearly miss Messi."
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