Nicaragua vs Costa Rica Prediction, H2H, Stats & Betting Tips
World · CONCACAF Nations League · League A - 1 · Fri, 2 Oct 2026
CONCACAF Nations League
Nicaragua
0 - 3
Full time · 2 Oct
Costa Rica
The goals line for this fixture sits over 2.5.
Also rated:Away Win @ 1.48Home or Away (12) @ 1.18
Nicaragua: Matches Played 10
W1 Wins
in last 10 games
L8 Losses
in last 10 games
D1 Draws
in last 10 games
Costa Rica: Matches Played 10
W1 Wins
in last 10 games
L6 Losses
in last 10 games
D3 Draws
in last 10 games
10%
45%
45%
Teams Head to Head Matches
H2H14 October 2025 • World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF
LCosta Rica4 1Nicaragua6 September 2025 • World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF
DNicaragua1 1Costa Rica17 June 2019 • CONCACAF Gold Cup
LCosta Rica4 0Nicaragua17 January 2017 • Copa Centroamericana
DCosta Rica0 0Nicaragua
Last Matches (Nicaragua)28 September 2026 • CONCACAF Nations League
L
Curaçao6 1Nicaragua25 September 2026 • CONCACAF Nations League
L
Dominican Republic3 2Nicaragua5 June 2026 • Friendlies
L
Paraguay4 0Nicaragua29 May 2026 • Friendlies
D
South Africa0 0Nicaragua27 March 2026 • Friendlies
L
Russia3 1Nicaragua19 November 2025 • World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF
L
Haiti2 0Nicaragua14 November 2025 • World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF
WNicaragua2 0Honduras
14 October 2025 • World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF
LCosta Rica4 1Nicaragua10 October 2025 • World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF
LNicaragua0 3Haiti10 September 2025 • World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF
LHonduras2 0Nicaragua
Last Matches (Costa Rica)27 September 2026 • CONCACAF Nations League
LHaiti2 0Costa Rica25 September 2026 • CONCACAF Nations League
LCosta Rica3 4Curaçao10 June 2026 • Friendlies
L
England3 0Costa Rica1 June 2026 • Friendlies
L
Colombia3 1Costa Rica31 March 2026 • Friendlies
LCosta Rica0 5Iran
27 March 2026 • Friendlies
D
Jordan2 2Costa Rica19 November 2025 • World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF
DCosta Rica0 0Honduras14 November 2025 • World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF
LHaiti1 0Costa Rica14 October 2025 • World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF
WCosta Rica4 1Nicaragua10 October 2025 • World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF
DHonduras0 0Costa Rica
League Table
A league table is not available for this competition.
Top Scorers Table
Betting Markets & Predictions
Model expected goals: 5.3
Model estimate from each team's season scoring and conceding rates.
Yes
85%
No
15%
1X
46%
12
83%
X2
71.1%
2-2
6%
2-3
6%
1-2
5.3%
1-3
5.3%
3-2
4.5%
3-3
4.5%
2-4
4.5%
1-4
4%
1 / 1
17.7%
1 / X
5.2%
1 / 2
5.2%
X / 1
7.9%
X / X
6.7%
X / 2
12.9%
2 / 1
3.4%
2 / X
5.2%
2 / 2
35.9%
Model Comparison
Predicted winner: Draw
Our pick: Over 1.5 Goals at 1.25
Expected goals: 5.3
Source: Our published prediction
Recent Goal Lines
Hit-rate over each team's last 6 matches.
Over 1.5
Over 2.5
Over 3.5
BTTS (Yes)
Goals By Time Period
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Average Event Minute
Nicaragua
First goal scored: 39′First goal conceded: 8′First card: 39′
Costa Rica
First goal scored: 40′First goal conceded: 26′First card: 30′
Season Statistics
| Nicaragua | Costa Rica | |
|---|---|---|
| Form | LL | LL |
| Played | 2 | 2 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 2 | 2 |
| Goals for (avg) | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Goals against (avg) | 4.5 | 3 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 1 |
| Biggest win streak | 0 | 0 |
Shots & Passes
Per-game averages over the last 6 matches.
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Upcoming Fixtures Difficulty
Nicaragua
H · 5 Oct
Dominican Republic
UnratedCosta Rica
H · 5 Oct
Haiti
UnratedTeam News
Nicaragua 5-4-1
Coach: J. Real
- B. Mayorga
- R. Cole
- J. Cano
- M. Fletes
- J. Pérez
- Ó. Acevedo
- J. Moncada
- Ramon Estrada
- K. Cole
- W. Talavera
- J. Garcia
Costa Rica 4-2-3-1
Coach: Bryan Ruiz
- K. Navas
- Yerlan Sosa
- J. Mitchell
- F. Calvo
- D. Araya
- S. Acuña
- R. Wilson
- K. Michel
- C. Montero
- C. Mora
- O. Sinclair
Nicaragua vs Costa Rica Prediction & Tips
Nicaragua host Costa Rica in World CONCACAF Nations League at Nicaragua National Football Stadium.
Form: Nicaragua have taken 0W 1D 4L from their last 5, Costa Rica 0W 0D 5L from theirs. Over their last 10 matches Nicaragua average 0.7 goals scored and 2.7 conceded; Costa Rica average 1.0 and 2.1.
In their last 4 meetings Nicaragua have won 0, Costa Rica 2 and 2 were drawn, averaging 2.8 goals a game with both teams scoring in 50%.
The feed's model puts Nicaragua at 10%, the draw at 45% and Costa Rica at 45%. Its own advice: Combo Double chance : draw or Costa Rica and +2.5 goals.
Our published call was Over 1.5 Goals at 1.25, which landed.
Nicaragua vs Costa Rica FAQs
When is the match between Nicaragua and Costa Rica?
Nicaragua v Costa Rica was played on Fri, 2 October 2026 at 02:00 UTC.
Which league is this match in?
World CONCACAF Nations League, League A - 1.
What is the prediction for Nicaragua vs Costa Rica?
Our prediction is Over 1.5 Goals at odds of 1.25.
Who is most likely to win Nicaragua vs Costa Rica?
The draw and Costa Rica are level at the top: Nicaragua 10%, draw 45%, Costa Rica 45%.
Will both teams score in Nicaragua vs Costa Rica?
Both teams scored in 40% of Nicaragua's last 10 matches and 40% of Costa Rica's last 10.
How accurate is the prediction for this match?
The prediction is based on statistical analysis and the football data available for both teams. Every pick is marked won or lost after full time, so the record can be checked.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions are refreshed as new results, line-ups and odds become available, and finished matches are graded automatically.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. Football betting involves real financial risk and no prediction is a guaranteed outcome. Predictions are informational and entertainment content — bet within your means.
Match Preview
Nicaragua vs Costa Rica Prediction & Match Preview
- League:
- World : CONCACAF Nations League
- Date:
- Fri, 2 Oct 2026
- Venue:
- Nicaragua National Football Stadium, Managua
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