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Costa Rica vs Nicaragua
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World Championship 2026 Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, San José 
Match Events
AI Match Summary
Costa Rica in this World Championship 2026 matchup, with the score ending 4-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Costa Rica.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Costa Rica average 1.5 goals a game right now, well clear of Nicaragua's 0.63.
- Model puts this one close, with a 40% draw probability.
- Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Costa Rica | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 29 |
| Wins | 11 | 11 |
| Draws | 10 | 6 |
| Losses | 9 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.5 | 0.63 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.25 | 1.88 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.50 | 0.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.25 | 1.88 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Costa Rica Compare
Nicaragua Compare
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Costa Rica's goal record stands at 60% scoring rate across 30 recent games.
Nicaragua has conceded goals in 66% of their last 29 outings.
Historical meetings average 2.40 goals per match.
Nicaragua's recent record shows 3 losses from the last 5 matches.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Costa Rica
(Home)Nicaragua
(Away)League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panama | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Suriname | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9:6 | 9 |
| 3 | Guatemala | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:7 | 8 |
| 4 | El Salvador | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2:11 | 3 |
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curacao | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13:3 | 12 |
| 2 | Jamaica | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:3 | 11 |
| 3 | Trinidad & Tobago | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 4 | Bermuda | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4:23 | 1 |
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haiti | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 2 | Honduras | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5:2 | 9 |
| 3 | Costa Rica | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8:6 | 7 |
| 4 | Nicaragua | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4:12 | 4 |