Costa Rica vs Curacao — match summary
North & Central America · CONCACAF Nations League · kick-off 25 Sept 2026 09:00
Full time · score 3-4
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Costa Rica 62 · Curacao 28
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Costa Rica 41 · Curacao 57
Shots on target 4-5 · corners 0-2 · possession 37-63
NextGOAL tip: Curacao +0.75 · 2 stars
Costa Rica recently suffered a 0-3 defeat in a friendly, while Curacao also fell to a 0-2 loss in World Cup qualifying, meaning both teams are looking for a crucial turning point in this CONCACAF Nations League clash to restore their confidence. The hosts are going through a difficult spell after losing 3 matches in a row and going winless in their last 5 matches, with their attack scoring far fewer goals. As for the visitors, despite some overall inconsistency, their statistics over the last 10 matches still show an average of 5 shots on target per game, which is by no means inferior to the home side. In terms of match dynamics, Costa Rica are likely to push forward on the attack in hopes of unlocking a victory in front of their home fans, while Curacao will set up with a tight defensive tactic and look for quick counter-attacking opportunities, which should keep the hosts' backline uncomfortable throughout the game.