Costa Rica vs Nicaragua Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Oct 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Costa Rica vs Nicaragua

Costa Rica, sitting third in Group C, host bottom-of-the-table Nicaragua in this World Cup qualifying final round encounter, with kick-off set for 22:00 on Monday 13 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Costa Rica and Nicaragua look likely to play out a high-scoring encounter, with Over 2.5 looking like a sound wager on the Total Goals market. You can get a price of -154 for this outcome which looks worth snapping up.

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Costa Rica drew on the road in their last game. A 0-0 World Cup qualifying scoreline was played out against Honduras.

Nicaragua lost when they last played, being beaten 3-0 at home to Haiti in the World Cup qualifier.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last time Nicaragua and Costa Rica met involved the former hosting a 1-1 draw.

CONCACAF World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Costa Rica	6	1	4	1	8	6	2	8:6	7
4	Nicaragua	6	1	1	4	4	12	-8	4:12	4

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Confirmed Lineups

Costa Rica confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Keylor Navas (GK), Kendall Waston, Juan Pablo Vargas, Francisco Calvo, Haxzel Quiros, Joseph Mora, Kenneth Vargas, Aaron Murillo, Josimar Alcocer, Manfred Ugalde, Alonso Martinez.

Nicaragua confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Miguel Rodriguez (GK), Henry Nino, Justing Cano, Christian Reyes, Josue Quijano, Junior Arteaga, Jason Coronel, Emmanuel Gomez, Ariel Arauz, Juan Barrera, Bancy Hernandez.

Costa Rica vs Nicaragua Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Costa Rica vs Nicaragua with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Match Prediction

We’ve found a strong betting angle for this World Cup qualifying clash and you can bet Over 2.5 Goals at odds of -154. We think that there will be at least three goals and the odds make plenty of appeal.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a World Cup qualifying verdict is reached.

Key Costa Rica vs Nicaragua stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 10 Costa Rica games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Costa Rica games.

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 60.6% likelihood of our pick winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Costa Rica 3 - 0 Nicaragua

A 3-0 win in favor of Costa Rica is available at odds of +360. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Costa Rica vs Nicaragua Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With a proposed 86% probability of securing a victory, the bookmakers are taking few risks with their -625 odds about Costa Rica coming out on top in this World Cup qualifying encounter. Nicaragua are regarded as a long shot to win and you can back them at +1400.

There’s a full refund available if Costa Rica win by exactly two goals on the Asian Handicap -2. If they beat Nicaragua by three or more, then you will get a full payout at betting odds of -115.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. As long as one team or more fails to score, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market will pay out at -278.

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Full-Time Result

1

-625

X

+540

2

+1400

Half-Time Result

1

-182

X

+185

2

+1050

Double Chance

1X

-5000

12

-1250

X2

+340

Draw No Bet

1

-3333

2

+1050

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -2

-115

2 Hcp +2

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+108

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+185

No

-278

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Costa Rica Stats

Nicaragua Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 6 away matches

Goals

• An average of 3.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.20 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 4.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 5.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 10 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.83 goals scored and 1.17 conceded in the previous 6 away matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 6 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 0 of the previous 6 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 6 away matches

Costa Rica vs Nicaragua Lineups & Team News

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