Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Preview
If you’re searching for a fresh take on the Nicaragua vs Costa Rica prediction, you’ve landed in the right place. Football fans can expect a fascinating encounter on September 6, 2025, at the Estadio Nacional de Fútbol (UNAN), as these two Central American neighbors face off in the CONCACAF World Cup Qualification. With form, tactics, and betting odds all in play, let’s dive into what really matters for fans and punters alike.
Costa Rica, a perennial World Cup qualifier, enters this match in excellent form. They’ve racked up 6 wins, 3 draws, and just 1 loss in the qualifiers so far, dominating their previous phase with a perfect 4-0 record and an eye-watering 17-1 goal difference. Home or away, the Ticos have been tough to break down.
Nicaragua, on the other hand, have shown flashes of promise. Their record of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses is respectable, but recent results have been mixed: just 1 win in their last 5 competitive games, including a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Guyana.
Nicaragua’s hopes rest on experienced heads like Juan Barrera and Josué Quijano, while striker Jaime Moreno is their main goal threat. However, injuries are a concern – defender Juan Luis Pérez, midfielder Matías Belli, and captain Cristian Reyes are all sidelined, forcing coach Marco Antonio Figueroa to shuffle his pack.
Figueroa prefers a compact, possession-based approach, often switching between 4-3-3 and 3-5-2, aiming for quick transitions and high pressing. His team kept three clean sheets in four matches during the second round, but this will be a much sterner test.
Costa Rica, led by new coach Miguel Herrera, are known for their 3-4-3 formation and attacking fullbacks. Even with injuries to Fernán Faerron, Joseph Mora, Cristopher Núñez, and Warren Madrigal, they can call upon the likes of Keylor Navas, Francisco Calvo, and Joel Campbell. Herrera wants his side to be proactive and control possession, and with the talent at his disposal, that’s a realistic goal.
Let’s be honest: the betting odds reflect the gulf in quality and history. Costa Rica are clear favorites for a reason. But what about total goals and other markets?
To wrap up this Nicaragua vs Costa Rica prediction, all signs point to a comfortable away win. Costa Rica’s depth, recent form, and head to head dominance make them the logical pick. Over 1.5 goals is a smart, low-risk bet backed by both stats and our AI’s confidence. For the bold, a 0:4 correct score punt could offer big rewards, but the safe money is on Costa Rica and the goals market.
In football, anything can happen, but if you’re betting with your head – and a little help from the stats – Costa Rica should have too much for Nicaragua this time around.
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O1.5 -250
At least 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -2502 -149
Costa Rica is expected to win with odds of -149Over 1.5 -250
At least 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -154
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&O1.5 -192
Away win/draw and over 1.5 goals
0:4
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17-Jun-19
4:0
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17-Jan-17
0:0
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World - World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
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| 1 |
Honduras | 5 | 5-2 | 8 |
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Haiti | 5 | 7-6 | 8 |
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Costa Rica | 5 | 8-6 | 6 |
| 4 |
Nicaragua | 5 | 4-10 | 4 |
