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Nicaragua vs Costa Rica: Match Preview

Nicaragua logo Nicaragua

0-3

HT 0-0

Costa Rica logo Costa Rica

Date

2 October 2026

Kickoff

05:00

Venue

Estadio Nacional de Futbol

Round

League A - 1

Status

Full time

Scheduled match window: approximately 05:00–07:00 EAT. Actual duration can vary because of added time, extra time, delays or interruptions.

Fixtures Hub's Pick

Costa Rica · Win or draw

Medium Confidence This pick comes from our featured prediction analysis. Backed by live match statistics, confirmed lineups, 2 head-to-head meetings, recent team form.

Match overview

Medium confidence

Nicaragua face Costa Rica in CONCACAF Nations League in World. The match is scheduled for Friday, 2 October 2026 at 05:00 at Estadio Nacional de Futbol.

This pick comes from our featured prediction analysis. Backed by live match statistics, confirmed lineups, 2 head-to-head meetings, recent team form.

Key match trends

Both teams have scored in every one of the last 2 meetings between these sides.

Head-to-head summary

Nicaragua wins

0

Draws

1

Costa Rica wins

1

Average goals

3.5

Both scored

100%

Over 2.5 goals

50%

First-half goals

1.5

Meetings analysed

2

Nicaragua logo

Nicaragua

Rating 0.6/10

Played

6

Goals

4

Conceded

18

Both scored

50%

Clean sheets

1

Points rate

0.6/10

Costa Rica logo

Costa Rica

Rating 0.6/10

Played

6

Goals

6

Conceded

19

Both scored

50%

Clean sheets

0

Points rate

0.6/10

Match preview guide

Nicaragua vs Costa Rica: form, H2H and match context

This CONCACAF Nations League match page combines the scheduled kickoff, recent results, head-to-head meetings, available lineups, match events and team statistics in one place. The sections above compare Nicaragua and Costa Rica, with supported live updates and the final result added as the fixture progresses.

How to read recent form

Form markers summarise each team's latest recorded results. Compare the sequence, opponent level and home or away setting rather than relying on one result alone.

What H2H tells you

Head-to-head records show earlier meetings between the teams. They add historical context, but squads, coaches, venues and competition circumstances can change.

Continue exploring

Check the complete match schedule, active scores and recent results to understand where this fixture sits in the wider football calendar.

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Data coverage and prediction note

Match information depends on the data supplied for this competition and may be corrected as official updates arrive. Predictions are informational statistical opinions, not guaranteed outcomes; confirmed team news and lineups should be checked close to kickoff.