Costa Rica vs Nicaragua Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF)
by Alex Lawes ·
Updated
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Costa Rica are under immense pressure ahead of this clash and it is now a must win game for them as they welcome Nicaragua to the National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / US – Fubo
Key stats
- Costa Rica are unbeaten in their last 15 World Cup qualifying matches (W11 D4), since a 0-1 away defeat against Canada in November 2021.
- Costa Rica have lost only one of their last 24 World Cup qualifying matches in Costa Rica (W18 D5).
- Costa Rica have won the previous eight international matches between these team in Costa Rica
- Nicaragua are without a win in their last four World Cup qualifying matches with one draw and three defeats.
Costa Rica vs Nicaragua prediction
In the third round of CONCACAF qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Costa Rica have been held to three successive draws. They sit a couple of points behind both Honduras and Haiti after being held to a goalless draw the other day against Honduras.
Nicaragua, on the other hand, are set to have their elimination from FIFA World Cup qualifying confirmed in the next game, or next month at the latest, after a 3-0 hammering at the hands of Haiti the other day.
Nicaragua head to San Jose in Costa Rica with very little quality or hope and they will simply be trying to ensure they avoid a humiliation against the faltering Central Americans.
The Costa Ricans are perennial FIFA World Cup qualifiers but find themselves in a battle. They should get themselves a much-needed victory at home here, though.
Costa Rica vs Nicaragua tip: Costa Rica to win
