Costa Rica vs Nicaragua: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Prediction Match Centre

Costa Rica

4th place in UNCAF Nations Cup

0 - 0

17/01/2017 16:35

Nicaragua

5th place in UNCAF Nations Cup

UNCAF Nations Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Costa Rica vs Nicaragua on 17 January 2017 (kick-off: 16:35) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Costa Rica vs Nicaragua preview before placing your bet.

Costa Rica will face Nicaragua in UNCAF Nations Cup on January 17, 2017 at 16:35.
Costa Rica are currently 4th with 6 points after 5 matches.
Nicaragua sit 5th with 4 points from 5 matches.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2017

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Honduras	13	5	4	1	0	7	3	4
02 Panama	10	5	3	1	1	4	2	2
03 El Salvador	7	5	2	1	2	5	4	1
04 Costa Rica	6	5	1	3	1	4	2	2
05 Nicaragua	4	5	1	1	3	5	6	-1
06 Belize	1	5	0	1	4	2	10	-8

Costa Rica Last 6 matches

11/06/2026 04:00

England 3 - 0 Costa Rica

International Friendly

02/06/2026 06:00

Colombia 3 - 1 Costa Rica

International Friendly

31/03/2026 20:00

Iran 5 - 0 Costa Rica

International Friendly

28/03/2026 00:30

Jordan 2 - 2 Costa Rica

International Friendly

19/11/2025 08:00

Costa Rica 0 - 0 Honduras

FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)

14/11/2025 09:00

Haiti 1 - 0 Costa Rica

FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Nicaragua

06/06/2026 05:45

Paraguay 4 - 0 Nicaragua

International Friendly

29/05/2026 23:00

South Africa 0 - 0 Nicaragua

International Friendly

27/03/2026 23:30

Russia 3 - 1 Nicaragua

International Friendly

19/11/2025 08:00

Haiti 2 - 0 Nicaragua

FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)

14/11/2025 09:00

Nicaragua 2 - 0 Honduras

FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)

14/10/2025 09:00

Costa Rica 4 - 1 Nicaragua

FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues UNCAF Nations Cup

Played games

Costa Rica

Nicaragua

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.40

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.20

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (40%)3 (60%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (60%)2 (40%)

Costa Rica

Recent matches

Nicaragua

Under /Over

(40%)2 3(60%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(60%)3 2(40%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 5(100%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)2 3(60%)

Under /Over

(20%)1 4(80%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(20%)1 4(80%)

/Yes

(20%)1 4(80%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)3 2(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Costa Rica

Nicaragua

Shots

Costa Rica

Total shots

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Blocked

0 total

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Nicaragua

Total shots

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Blocked

0 total

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Costa Rica Pass Nicaragua

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TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Costa Rica

Played games

Nicaragua

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.60

Clean sheets

0.20

0.00

Corners

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Costa Rica

DISCIPLINARY

Nicaragua

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.00

0.00

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Costa Rica vs Nicaragua Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Costa Rica vs Nicaragua on 17 January 2017 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this UNCAF Nations Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Costa Rica vs Nicaragua Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Costa Rica's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nicaragua's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

UNCAF Nations Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live UNCAF Nations Cup standings and the UNCAF Nations Cup form table to understand exactly where Costa Rica and Nicaragua sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our UNCAF Nations Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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