Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Costa Rica vs Nicaragua Prediction
Why we picked this for Costa Rica vs Nicaragua
Our pick for Costa Rica vs Nicaragua in World Cup is Over 2.5 goals, with 81% confidence. Recent form: 3 of Costa Rica's last 5 games went over 2.5 goals (3.8 goals per game in total), against 2 of 5 for Nicaragua (2.2 per game). Form on its own doesn't settle this one: 5 of the 10 recent games went over 2.5, which is worth keeping in mind before backing Over 2.5.
The head-to-head points the other way: only 0 of their last 1 meetings finished over 2.5 goals. Older meetings say less about how these teams play now, so recent form counts for more in our numbers. At 81%, most of the recent evidence lands on this side of the line, which makes it one of our stronger calls. Final score: 4-1. The pick won.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last meeting
Costa Rica vs Nicaragua, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06, 2025 | Nicaragua | Costa Rica | 1-1 | Under 2.5✕ |