Can Nicaragua Finally End Their Winless Run? Curacao vs Nicaragua Prediction | September 28, 2026
Curacao will host Nicaragua on September 28 in the second round of Group A in the CONCACAF Nations League. The hosts started the tournament with an impressive comeback victory, while Nicaragua suffered defeat in their opening match.
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Curacao have made significant progress on the international stage in recent years. The team currently sit 82nd in the FIFA rankings and recently gained valuable experience by making their World Cup debut. They qualified by finishing first in their group ahead of Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica.
The World Cup itself was a difficult tournament for Curacao, with defeats against Germany and Ivory Coast. However, they also earned their first point at the competition by drawing 0-0 with Ecuador. Despite the results, the tournament provided the squad with valuable experience at the highest international level.
Curacao made an impressive start to the new Nations League campaign. They faced Costa Rica in their opening match and found themselves 3-0 down at half-time. However, after the 62nd minute, Curacao scored four goals to complete a remarkable comeback and secure victory. The character shown in that match could be an important factor ahead of their meeting with Nicaragua.
Last season, Curacao competed in League B of the Nations League but earned promotion to League A after finishing the campaign successfully.
Nicaragua, meanwhile, are ranked 131st in the FIFA rankings and are currently struggling for results. Their opening Nations League defeat extended their winless run to five matches across competitive and friendly fixtures.
Nicaragua also finished bottom of their World Cup qualifying group, which included Honduras, Costa Rica and Haiti. Their only victory came against Honduras, while they failed to win any of their other matches.
Last season, Nicaragua played in League A and finished third in their group, which was enough to retain their place in the top tier. They then competed at the Gold Cup, where they suffered two defeats against Guadeloupe. Their new Nations League campaign started with a 2-3 away defeat to the Dominican Republic, leaving them with plenty to improve ahead of their meeting with Curacao.
Prediction
Curacao come into the match with greater momentum and confidence after their remarkable comeback against Costa Rica. Their recent World Cup experience also gives the squad an additional level of international exposure, while Nicaragua are struggling for results and have failed to win in their last five matches. The hosts have already shown their ability to respond under pressure, and their current form makes them the more likely side to control the game. Recommended Bet: Curacao -1 Asian Handicap
