Costa Rica vs Nicaragua Prediction 14 October 2025
🔊 In this thrilling encounter, Costa Rica will host Nicaragua on their home turf. Both teams cannot afford to drop points, as they have already complicated their path in the first round of the qualifying group. Costa Rica have drawn their opening three matches, while Nicaragua simply lack the player quality for consistent results. Our editorial team offers a prediction for the match, with the betting tip coming at the very end.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 06 September 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Nicaragua were the home side):
- possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corners: 4 vs 6;
- fouls: 6 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
📊 The teams have faced each other in three official matches. Here's the breakdown:
- Goals: 5 to 1;
- Average total in the first half - 1, in the second - 1;
- Average total goals per match - 2.
Head-to-head statistics Costa Rica - Nicaragua
Costa Rica Team Overview
The last official match took place on during the World Cup qualifiers (Honduras as hosts, Costa Rica as visitors). The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Costa Rica vs Honduras):
- possession percentage: 28% vs 72%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 2;
- fouls: 16 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 1.
Costa Rica have certainly been disappointing from a negative standpoint. The team is expected to qualify for the World Cup, but they find themselves far from achieving that goal due to recent performances. They struggle to close out matches, resulting in just three points from their first three games. They've scored and conceded four goals each. The current level of the players hasn't been enough to secure victories. In their latest match, they played out a dull 0-0 draw against Honduras, managing just one shot on target and creating few dangerous chances. At times, the players seemed unsure of what to do on the field, with organization clearly lacking. The national team's attack lacks consistency, which poses a significant problem.
Match Results: Costa Rica
Nicaragua Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on during the World Cup qualifiers (home team - Nicaragua, away team - Haiti). The match ended with a scoreline of 0-3.
Here's the match statistics (Nicaragua vs Haiti):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corners: 7 vs 7;
- fouls: 11 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 7.
Nicaragua are undoubtedly the weakest team in the group and are almost certain to finish last. There's little doubt about that. While the team might show character, the lack of top-quality players is evident. The absence of stability means results are hard to come by. Just one goal scored in three matches is insufficient. Their first match in October was a crushing defeat to Haiti (0-3). Nothing worked out for them, as their opponents dominated the pitch and capitalized on most of their chances.
Match Results: Nicaragua
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 3;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 1;
- Today's home team scores on average 1, while the visitors net 0.
First-Half Stats: Costa Rica (home) vs Nicaragua (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- wins: 2 (100%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 2 (100%);
- Average goals scored: 2 vs 0;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 5 vs 1;
- losses: 0 vs 5;
- draws: 5 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.8 (scored - 1.5, conceded - 0.3) vs 0.7 (scored - 0.1, conceded - 0.6).
- Costa Rica scored in the 1st half in last 5 home games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 0, draws - 2.
- Nicaragua won with a +2.5 handicap in 29 of last 31 games.
- Nicaragua won with a +2.5 handicap in 15 of last 16 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.67, the guests - 0.33;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Costa Rica vs Nicaragua
- average total in the tournament: 3.8 vs 2.2;
- average total goals scored: 2.8 vs 0.4;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.4 vs 0.2;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.4 vs 0.2;
- Costa Rica: average total at home in the tournament - 2.5;
- Nicaragua: average total away in the tournament - 0;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.8 (home - 3.4) vs 0.6 (away - 0.25).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 Costa Rica home games.
Prediction on corners
Costa Rica: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.8; at home field - 9;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.1; at home field - 8.
Nicaragua: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.5; away - 5.25.
- Over 8.5 corners in last 8 Nicaragua games.
- Over 8.5 corners in last 5 Nicaragua games (FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.34 (1.67 for home team and 1.67 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2 (1 for home team and 1 for away team).
Costa Rica: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.6; at home - 1.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 2.
Nicaragua: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.4, away - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.4; away - 1.25.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
- Costa Rica have scored and conceded in last 5 home games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Costa Rica enter this match as clear favorites, thanks to their formidable attacking lineup. Meanwhile, Nicaragua are struggling with their scoring. The gulf in class is significant, and the tone of the match may be set by the visitors' weak defense, which frequently concedes heavily. Costa Rica need a win, preferably a convincing one, so they are expected to score plenty. However, we can't rule out the possibility of the opponents finding their chance, given the hosts' shaky defense. Our bet is on a total of over 2.5 goals. We anticipate a hard-fought battle and a 2-1 scoreline in favor of Costa Rica.
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Betting Tips: Costa Rica - Nicaragua
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