TIPS - Costa Rica VS Nicaragua

[(Costa Rica) Strength]:
1. Costa Rica currently sit third in Group C and must continue to earn points to improve their ranking for a spot in the final tournament of the World Cup, leaving no doubt about their determination.
2. Costa Rica have scored in 7 of the last 9 matches, with a total of 22 goals scored. Their offensive performance is consistent.
3. Costa Rica have got 6 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 9 home matches with a high unbeaten rate. Their form at home is excellent.
4. Costa Rica have have kept unbeaten in the previous 6 encounters against Nicaragua with 4 wins and 2 draws, being at an advantage.

[(Costa Rica) Neutral]:
1. Costa Rica played a goalless draw away to Honduras in their previous match of the World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) Third Round Group C. Having drawn all three of their opening games, they have collected 3 points so far.

[(Costa Rica) Weakness]:
1. Costa Rica have conceded goals in 6 of the last 8 matches, with a total of 11 goals conceded, which reveals their worrying defense.
2. Costa Rica have have lost the last 3 matches in AH with a poor trend.

[(Nicaragua) Strength]:
1. Nicaragua stay at the bottom of Group C now, but the team still have a chance to increase their rankings, fully motivated.

[(Nicaragua) Weakness]:
1. Nicaragua lost to Haiti 0-3 at home in their previous match of the World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) Third Round Group C. They have got 1 draw and 2 losses in the first 3 rounds, gaining 1 point, with unsatisfactory performances.
2. Nicaragua were held scoreless in 3 of the last 4 matches with a weak offense.
3. Nicaragua have conceded goals in 10 of the last 11 matches, with a total of 17 goals conceded, which reveals their worrying defense.
4. Nicaragua have got 2 draws and 3 losses in the last 5 away matches without a win. Their away form is poor.
5. Nicaragua have lost 4 of the last 5 matches in AH with an unsatisfactory trend.
6. Costa Rica currently rank 47th in the FIFA rankings, while Nicaragua rank 132nd. There is a significant gap in strength between the two teams.

[Tips]:
Costa Rica have drawn all three of their opening group matches and urgently need to secure more points.

While their recent offensive and defensive performances have been inconsistent, their home form remains respectable.

Nicaragua, meanwhile, have got only one draw and two defeats in their first three games, leaving them bottom of the group.

Their overall performance has been poor, particularly in away matches.

Costa Rica hold a clear advantage in quality and remain unbeaten in their previous six encounters against Nicaragua.

With strong support by the bookmakers in this home match, Costa Rica are expected to secure a convincing victory.

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