Costa Rica and Nicaragua face each other in an official match of the 2026 WC Qualification CONCACAF season. The game takes place at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica on Tuesday, 14/10/2025, at 03:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Costa Rica vs Nicaragua, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

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Costa Rica Win

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👉 Our prediction is: Costa Rica to win the 1st half

Costa Rica comes into their match with Nicaragua with a lot going for them. Apart from being the superior side based on form and statistics, they also have the added advantage of being at home.

The odds for an outright home win on the 1X2 market are not that appealing, so we recommend taking Costa Rica to win the first half to get the most value out of your bet.

👉 Our prediction is: Costa Rica to win

Costa Rica vs Nicaragua has all the makings of a competitive battle between two sides that are both eyeing an important win. But we are ever so slightly leaning toward Costa Rica to win on the 1X2 market.

Costa Rica will enjoy home advantage, which they have capitalised on with their strong form at home. They remain good value to win with their odds, and we expect them to pay out those odds with all three points at home.

Costa Rica preview

Costa Rica comes into the match having played 7 games in the WC Qualification CONCACAF so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.14 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses.

Costa Rica's attack has scored 21 goals during this period. Out of this total, 21 goals were scored in the WC Qualification CONCACAF, averaging 3 goals per match. The season's average stands at 3.

The offense system of Costa Rica is led by Orlando Moisés Galo Calderón as the top scorer of the season. The costa rican defender has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Manfred Ugalde, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.71 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 5 goals conceded in 7 matches, resulting in an average of 0.71.

Nicaragua preview

On the other hand, Nicaragua comes into the match having played 7 games in the WC Qualification CONCACAF so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.43 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses.

Nicaragua's attack has scored 10 goals during this period. Out of this total, 10 goals were scored in the WC Qualification CONCACAF, averaging 1.43 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.43.

The offense system of Nicaragua is led by Jaime José Moreno Ciorciari as the top scorer of the season. The nicaraguan forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Harold Medina, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 10 goals with an average of 1.43 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 10 goals conceded in 7 matches, resulting in an average of 1.43.

Head to head: Costa Rica vs Nicaragua 

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Costa Rica

International - WC Qualification CONCACAF

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D D W W

2.14

Home D W W

2.33

Away D D W W

2

Away Team

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Nicaragua

International - WC Qualification CONCACAF

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L D L W

1.43

Home L D W W

1.75

Away L L W

1

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