Costa Rica vs Honduras Prediction and Betting Tips | November 18th 2025

Costa Rica will face Honduras at the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica on Tuesday in the final game of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers - CONCACAF third-round campaign. The home side have endured a disappointing run of results in the third round of the qualifiers and must not only win on Tuesday but also hope Nicaragua avoid defeat elsewhere if they are to secure World Cup qualification.

They suffered a 1-0 loss to Haiti last time out, conceding late in the first half and failing to find a way back into the contest despite a much-improved second-half display.

Honduras, meanwhile, have had mixed results in the third round but remain on the verge of securing a spot in next year's World Cup. They suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat to last-placed Nicaragua in their last group game and will be looking to put out a much better performance on Tuesday.

The visitors sit atop Group C with eight points from five matches and will advance to the main tournament with just a draw on Tuesday provided Haiti drop points elsewhere.

Costa Rica vs Honduras Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• There have been 70 meetings between the two nations. Costa Rica hold the upper hand in this fixture with 26 wins to Honduras' 19, while their other 25 contests have ended in draws.
• The two teams played out a goalless draw when they faced off in the reverse meeting of Tuesday's game.
• Costa Rica have featured in the last three editions of the FIFA World Cup. Honduras, meanwhile, last appeared on the global stage in 2014.
• Costa Rica have the best offensive record in Group C with eight goals scored. Honduras, meanwhile, have the best defensive record in the group with two goals conceded.

Costa Rica vs Honduras Prediction

Los Ticos' latest result ended a four-game unbeaten streak and they will be looking to bounce back here. They are slight favorites heading into the midweek clash and will rely on their home advantage for a much-needed boost.

Los Catrachos also saw their four-game unbeaten run come to an end against Nicaragua last week. They are winless in their last two qualifying games on the road and could see that streak extend on Tuesday.

Prediction: Costa Rica 1-0 Honduras

Costa Rica vs Honduras Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Costa Rica to win

Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Under 2.5 goals (Six of the visitors' last seven matches have produced fewer than 2.5 goals)

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No (Both sides have found the back of the net in just one of the visitors' last six matches)

Edited by Peter P