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On Tuesday, Cuba will host Nicaragua in Santiago de Cuba at the "Antonio Maceo Stadium" as part of the CONCACAF Nations League. Here’s a match prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
Cuba
The "Caribbean Lions" had a disappointing showing in last summer's CONCACAF Gold Cup, losing all three matches against Guatemala (0-1), Guadeloupe (1-4), and Canada (2-4). This autumn, under coach Yunielis Castillo, Cuba kicked off their CONCACAF Nations League campaign, collecting only five points in four games, with their sole victory coming against Suriname at home.
In World Cup qualifying, Cuba was defeated 1-3 by Honduras away but responded with a strong 3-0 home win against the Cayman Islands. In the opening round of the CONCACAF Nations League, Cuba earned a 0-0 draw on the road against Jamaica.
Nicaragua
The "Blue and Whites" performed well last fall in the CONCACAF Nations League, amassing 16 points in six games. Nicaragua only dropped points in the final, inconsequential match against the Dominican Republic. This secured their promotion to a higher tier.
The new calendar year didn’t start well for Nicaragua, with losses in friendlies to Peru and Cuba, followed by a draw with Guatemala in late May. However, Nicaragua’s official form has been impressive. In World Cup qualifiers, they defeated Montserrat (4-1) and Belize (4-0), currently co-leading their group with Panama. In their Nations League opener, Nicaragua claimed a 1-0 away win over French Guiana.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Cuba has won three of the last four encounters between these teams.
- None of the last five matches between these sides saw both teams score.
- Only one of their last five meetings resulted in more than 2.5 total goals.
Cuba vs Nicaragua Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor Nicaragua, with the visitors priced at 2.31 to win. We believe Nicaragua is more likely to secure the victory, and our recommended bet is "Nicaragua to win with a 0 handicap" at odds of 1.66.
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