Costa Rica vs Honduras Prediction
The third-round Group C encounter of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers will see Costa Rica host Honduras on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at 4:00 AM GMT +3 at the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. This fixture carries considerable significance for both nations as they seek to consolidate positions in a tightly contested qualifying group. Costa Rica arrives with six points and sits third in the group standings after one victory, three draws and one defeat (goals 8:6), while Honduras leads the group on eight points from two wins, two draws and one defeat (goals 5:2). The most recent direct meeting ended in a 0:0 draw; overall head-to-head across the last five meetings records two Costa Rica wins, two draws and one Honduras victory.
Both teams are coming into this match following away defeats: Costa Rica were beaten 0:1 by Haiti and Honduras lost 0:2 away to Nicaragua. Given the narrow margins separating the sides in the table and their recent inconsistent results, this match is likely to be tightly contested and tactically cautious. Below follow our detailed betting prediction and supporting rationale.
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Main Betting tip — Both teams score? No
Our primary betting tip is that both teams will not score (Both teams score? No). The rationale for this prediction rests on two principal observations: defensive caution and recent scoring patterns. Both sides have displayed defensive discipline in this qualifying phase — Honduras have conceded only two goals in five games, and Costa Rica have a relatively modest goals-against tally (six). The most recent head-to-head and direct matches between these teams have often been low in goals and tightly contested, including the last meeting which ended 0:0.
Additionally, both teams arrive with recent away defeats that may lead managers to prioritise defensive stability over expansive play. In such a context, a single goal could decide the match rather than an open, high-scoring contest. The best quoted market for “Both teams to score? No” at Paripesa is 1.78.
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Betting tip — Over/Under: Under 2.5 goals
Our second prediction is that the match will finish under 2.5 goals. This selection aligns with the expected pattern of a cautious, tactical battle between neighbours who are acutely aware of the stakes. Both teams have shown the capacity to grind out results with disciplined defending; Costa Rica’s mixture of draws and narrow wins and Honduras’s generally low-scoring matches in qualifying point toward a fixture unlikely to produce many goals. Best odds for Under 2.5 goals are 1.71 on 1Win.
Betting prediction — Costa Rica Win
Our third betting prediction for this fixture is a home victory for Costa Rica. Several factors support this selection. Costa Rica’s home record in this qualifying cycle is unbeaten, registering one win and one draw at the Estadio Nacional, where the team has demonstrated solidity and an ability to control possession and tempo. Honduras, despite being top of the group on eight points, has been less convincing away from home, with an away record showing no wins, one draw and one defeat. Furthermore, Costa Rica’s overall attacking output (eight goals in five matches) shows they can create chances, while Honduras have managed only five goals and have been susceptible on the road.
Tactical considerations also favour the hosts: playing at home allows Costa Rica to press with higher intensity and exploit the familiarity of the pitch and climate. Honduras will likely adopt a compact, counter-attacking approach, which often gives the hosts enough of the ball to convert territory into decisive moments. The best available 1X2 odds for a Costa Rica victory are offered by Paripesa at 1.83.
Betting tip — Correct score: 1:0 Costa Rica
Our fourth betting prediction is a correct score of 1:0 in favour of Costa Rica. This is a logical extension of the prior selections: a home victory combined with an expectation of a low-scoring match and one in which defensive organisation will be paramount. A 1:0 outcome reflects Costa Rica capitalising on a moment — perhaps a set-piece, counter or individual action — while maintaining solidity at the back to deny Honduras scoring opportunities. Paripesa lists the correct score market and identifies 1:0 as a plausible outcome; the specific odds for this exact score were not specified in the summary data provided, but the market is routinely available with favourable returns relative to the single-match winner market.
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Statistics for Costa Rica vs Honduras
Costa Rica team news!
Costa Rica currently occupy third place in Group C with six points from five matches: 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat, and a goals tally of 8 for and 6 against. At home they remain unbeaten with one win and one draw. The national side has shown resilience but has dropped points through draws that have kept them behind the group leaders. Manager: Costa Rica Miguel Herrera; the coaching staff will emphasise home advantage, compact defensive structures and rapid transitions when attacking. Squad selection will likely prioritise balance between solidity and attacking threat, with a view to exploiting set-piece situations and moments of individual quality.
Honduras team news!
Honduras top Group C with eight points from two wins, two draws, and one defeat, scoring five goals and conceding two. Their away record so far is less convincing, with no wins, one draw, and one defeat on the road. Manager: Honduras Reinaldo Rueda; the coaching team tends to favour organised defensive blocks and quick counters. For this fixture, Honduras will probably seek a controlled approach to frustrate the hosts and find opportunities on the break, but the lack of away victories raises questions over their ability to consistently impose themselves in hostile environments.
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H2H statistics
Across the last five meetings between the two nations in all competitions, Costa Rica have won twice, there have been two draws and Honduras have won once. The last direct meeting finished 0:0, exemplifying the typically tight and low-scoring nature of clashes between these neighbours. Historical patterns indicate an evenly matched rivalry where single moments frequently determine outcomes.
Last results Costa Rica
In their last five matches across all competitions Costa Rica have registered 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat. The recent form is mixed, with a tendency toward draws and narrow scorelines, reflecting a side that can control games but sometimes lacks the cutting edge to convert dominance into comfortable victories.
Last results Honduras
Honduras’s form over the last five matches stands at 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. This record indicates greater consistency in securing wins than Costa Rica, yet their away performances have been suboptimal, and the recent away loss undermines momentum heading into this encounter.
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Conclusion
On balance, Costa Rica are the favourites for this fixture chiefly because of their unbeaten home record in the qualifying cycle and Honduras’s struggles away from home. Tactical conservatism from both sides, recent low-scoring encounters between them, and the significance of not losing in a tight group all point toward a narrow home victory with few goals. Our combined assessment therefore favors both teams not scoring (No), under 2.5 goals, a Costa Rica win, and a most-likely correct score of 1:0.
