Expected goals (xG)
Expected goals xG - measures the quality of a scoring chance and the probability of it becoming a goal. It's calculated from factors like shot location, angle, distance, assist type, and defensive pressure. Each shot gets a value from 0 to 1; a team's total xG is the sum of all its shots. A penalty is usually worth ~0.79–0.80. Higher xG = better chances, regardless of whether goals were actually scored.
0.21
35%
Ball possession
65%
6
Big chances
Big chances - counts clear scoring opportunities where a goal is highly expected. These are situations like one-on-one with the goalkeeper, close-range shots with little defensive pressure, or shots into an open goal.
0
21
Total shots
7
10
Shots on goal
2
7
Shots off goal
4
14
Shots inside the Box
3
7
Shots outside the Box
4
4.11
xG on target (xGOT)
xG on target (xGOT) - measures the likelihood that a shot on target results in a goal. Unlike xG (which evaluates the chance before the shot), xGOT assesses execution - shot placement, goalkeeper position, etc. - after the ball is struck. Only shots on target are included, each valued 0–1. A team's total xGOT is the sum of all its on-target shots.
0.55
4
Blocked shots
1
1
Hit the woodwork
0
28
Touches in the opposition Box
5
3
Offsides
1
11
Free kicks
17
7
Corner kicks
3
23
Throw ins
18
17
Fouls
11
0
Errors leading to shot
2
0
Errors leading to goal
1
2
Yellow cards
2
59
Duels won
50
13/23 (57%)
Tackles
9/15 (60%)
5
Interceptions
5
182/242 (75%)
Passes
380/448 (85%)
16/35 (46%)
Long Passes
23/54 (43%)
51/83 (61%)
Passes in final third
38/62 (61%)
0.8
Expected assists (xA)
Expected assists (xA) - measures the likelihood that a completed pass will become an assist for a goal. It evaluates the quality of the pass based on factors like its placement, trajectory, speed, the receiver's position, defensive pressure, and the overall attacking context. Each key pass receives a value between 0 and 1; a player's or team's total xA is the sum of these values. Higher xA indicates better chance creation, even if the subsequent shot is missed or saved.
0.22
5/13 (38%)
Crosses
2/15 (13%)
1
Goalkeeper saves
6
0.55
xGOT faced
xGOT faced - total number of goals a goalkeeper would be expected to concede based on the volume and quality of on-target shots faced. Each shot's quality is assessed using post-shot factors: placement, goalkeeper positioning, shot speed, etc. xGOT Faced for a team equals the opposing team's total xGOT from shots on target. It serves as the benchmark for calculating Goals Prevented.
4.11
-0.45
Goals prevented
Goals prevented - measures how many goals a goalkeeper saved compared to expectation. It is calculated as the difference between xGOT Faced (the total post-shot expected goals of all on-target shots faced) and the actual number of goals conceded (excluding own goals). A higher positive value indicates the goalkeeper performed above average, preventing more goals than expected from the quality of shots faced. A negative value means more goals were conceded than the shots "deserved.
0.11
1.75
Expected goals (xG)
Expected goals xG - measures the quality of a scoring chance and the probability of it becoming a goal. It's calculated from factors like shot location, angle, distance, assist type, and defensive pressure. Each shot gets a value from 0 to 1; a team's total xG is the sum of all its shots. A penalty is usually worth ~0.79–0.80. Higher xG = better chances, regardless of whether goals were actually scored.
0.12
41%
Ball possession
59%
4
Big chances
Big chances - counts clear scoring opportunities where a goal is highly expected. These are situations like one-on-one with the goalkeeper, close-range shots with little defensive pressure, or shots into an open goal.
0
15
Total shots
2
6
Shots on goal
1
6
Shots off goal
1
12
Shots inside the Box
1
3
Shots outside the Box
1
2.16
xG on target (xGOT)
xG on target (xGOT) - measures the likelihood that a shot on target results in a goal. Unlike xG (which evaluates the chance before the shot), xGOT assesses execution - shot placement, goalkeeper position, etc. - after the ball is struck. Only shots on target are included, each valued 0–1. A team's total xGOT is the sum of all its on-target shots.
0.54
3
Blocked shots
0
1
Hit the woodwork
0
22
Touches in the opposition Box
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Free kicks
7
6
Corner kicks
0
14
Throw ins
8
7
Fouls
1
0
Errors leading to shot
2
1
Yellow cards
1
30
Duels won
26
7/12 (58%)
Tackles
5/9 (56%)
3
Interceptions
5
99/128 (77%)
Passes
160/196 (82%)
7/14 (50%)
Long Passes
11/30 (37%)
27/41 (66%)
Passes in final third
6/16 (38%)
0.66
Expected assists (xA)
Expected assists (xA) - measures the likelihood that a completed pass will become an assist for a goal. It evaluates the quality of the pass based on factors like its placement, trajectory, speed, the receiver's position, defensive pressure, and the overall attacking context. Each key pass receives a value between 0 and 1; a player's or team's total xA is the sum of these values. Higher xA indicates better chance creation, even if the subsequent shot is missed or saved.
0.09
4/9 (44%)
Crosses
0/1 (0%)
0
Goalkeeper saves
4
0.54
xGOT faced
xGOT faced - total number of goals a goalkeeper would be expected to concede based on the volume and quality of on-target shots faced. Each shot's quality is assessed using post-shot factors: placement, goalkeeper positioning, shot speed, etc. xGOT Faced for a team equals the opposing team's total xGOT from shots on target. It serves as the benchmark for calculating Goals Prevented.
2.16
-0.46
Goals prevented
Goals prevented - measures how many goals a goalkeeper saved compared to expectation. It is calculated as the difference between xGOT Faced (the total post-shot expected goals of all on-target shots faced) and the actual number of goals conceded (excluding own goals). A higher positive value indicates the goalkeeper performed above average, preventing more goals than expected from the quality of shots faced. A negative value means more goals were conceded than the shots "deserved.
0.16
0.74
Expected goals (xG)
Expected goals xG - measures the quality of a scoring chance and the probability of it becoming a goal. It's calculated from factors like shot location, angle, distance, assist type, and defensive pressure. Each shot gets a value from 0 to 1; a team's total xG is the sum of all its shots. A penalty is usually worth ~0.79–0.80. Higher xG = better chances, regardless of whether goals were actually scored.
0.09
31%
Ball possession
69%
2
Big chances
Big chances - counts clear scoring opportunities where a goal is highly expected. These are situations like one-on-one with the goalkeeper, close-range shots with little defensive pressure, or shots into an open goal.
0
6
Total shots
5
4
Shots on goal
1
1
Shots off goal
3
2
Shots inside the Box
2
4
Shots outside the Box
3
1.95
xG on target (xGOT)
xG on target (xGOT) - measures the likelihood that a shot on target results in a goal. Unlike xG (which evaluates the chance before the shot), xGOT assesses execution - shot placement, goalkeeper position, etc. - after the ball is struck. Only shots on target are included, each valued 0–1. A team's total xGOT is the sum of all its on-target shots.
0.01
1
Blocked shots
1
6
Touches in the opposition Box
3
1
Offsides
0
10
Free kicks
10
1
Corner kicks
3
9
Throw ins
10
10
Fouls
10
0
Errors leading to goal
1
1
Yellow cards
1
29
Duels won
24
6/11 (55%)
Tackles
4/6 (67%)
2
Interceptions
0
83/114 (73%)
Passes
220/252 (87%)
9/21 (43%)
Long Passes
12/24 (50%)
24/42 (57%)
Passes in final third
32/46 (70%)
0.14
Expected assists (xA)
Expected assists (xA) - measures the likelihood that a completed pass will become an assist for a goal. It evaluates the quality of the pass based on factors like its placement, trajectory, speed, the receiver's position, defensive pressure, and the overall attacking context. Each key pass receives a value between 0 and 1; a player's or team's total xA is the sum of these values. Higher xA indicates better chance creation, even if the subsequent shot is missed or saved.
0.13
1/4 (25%)
Crosses
2/14 (14%)
1
Goalkeeper saves
2
0.01
xGOT faced
xGOT faced - total number of goals a goalkeeper would be expected to concede based on the volume and quality of on-target shots faced. Each shot's quality is assessed using post-shot factors: placement, goalkeeper positioning, shot speed, etc. xGOT Faced for a team equals the opposing team's total xGOT from shots on target. It serves as the benchmark for calculating Goals Prevented.
1.95
0.01
Goals prevented
Goals prevented - measures how many goals a goalkeeper saved compared to expectation. It is calculated as the difference between xGOT Faced (the total post-shot expected goals of all on-target shots faced) and the actual number of goals conceded (excluding own goals). A higher positive value indicates the goalkeeper performed above average, preventing more goals than expected from the quality of shots faced. A negative value means more goals were conceded than the shots "deserved.
Play starts at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica as The player leads Costa Rica into the opening moments.
12’` — Goal1 — 0
Cornejo Ismael nods as Ugalde Manfred’s assist leads Martinez Alonso (Costa Rica) to net one for Costa Rica at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.
26’` — Goal1 — 1
Costa Rica takes the lead thanks to Hernandez Bancy’s assist to Arteaga Junior (Nicaragua), thrilling Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.
28’` — Goal2 — 1
Waston Kendall lays it off perfectly for Martinez Alonso (Costa Rica) to score for Costa Rica, and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica erupts!
[22:54:19]` — Players leave the pitch
At the sound of the whistle, the players take a break—half-time arrives with the score at 2:1. Both Costa Rica and Nicaragua use this time to refresh tactics.
[23:11:14]` — Start of the second half
Nicaragua starts the half at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, and FC player looks to make an impact.
49’` — Goal3 — 1
Ugalde Manfred (Costa Rica) smashes it in for Nicaragua, and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica roars with excitement.
90 + 4’` — Back of the net4 — 1
Calvo Francisco (Costa Rica) scores for Costa Rica, and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica erupts in celebration!
[00:01:49]` — Full-time
Cornejo Ismael ends proceedings at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, and Costa Rica vs. Nicaragua is history.
12’` — Goal1 — 0
Cornejo Ismael nods as Ugalde Manfred’s assist leads Martinez Alonso (Costa Rica) to net one for Costa Rica at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.
28’` — Goal2 — 0
Waston Kendall lays it off perfectly for Martinez Alonso (Costa Rica) to score for Costa Rica, and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica erupts!
49’` — Goal3 — 0
Ugalde Manfred (Costa Rica) smashes it in for Nicaragua, and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica roars with excitement.
90 + 4’` — Back of the net4 — 0
Calvo Francisco (Costa Rica) scores for Costa Rica, and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica erupts in celebration!
26’` — Goal0 — 1
Costa Rica takes the lead thanks to Hernandez Bancy’s assist to Arteaga Junior (Nicaragua), thrilling Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.
Costa Rica and Nicaragua will play their match on 13 Oct 2025 at 22:00. The game will be held on Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica stadium within the World Cup Qualification CONCACAF. All interesting information can be found in one place, like Costa Rica vs Nicaragua score, fixtures, statistics, latest score, livescore, and future matches' fixtures.
Match and teams’ info
Costa Rica vs Nicaragua score and info in recent games:
Costa Rica - Nicaragua (13.10.2025 | 13 Oct 2025 | 13/10/2025) Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica 4:1 World Cup Qualification CONCACAF
Nicaragua - Costa Rica (05.09.2025 | 05 Sep 2025 | 05/09/2025) Nicaragua National Football Stadium 1:1 World Cup Qualification CONCACAF
Costa Rica - Nicaragua (16.06.2019 | 16 Jun 2019 | 16/06/2019) Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica 4:0 CONCACAF Gold Cup
Costa Rica - Nicaragua (17.01.2017 | 17 Jan 2017 | 17/01/2017) 0:0 Copa Centroamericana
Costa Rica - Nicaragua (15.12.2015 | 15 Dec 2015 | 15/12/2015) 1:0 International Friendly Games
Last played matches of teams:
Costa Rica
England - Costa Rica (10.06.2026 | 10 Jun 2026 | 10/06/2026) 3:0 International Friendly Games
Colombia - Costa Rica (01.06.2026 | 01 Jun 2026 | 01/06/2026) 3:1 International Friendly Games
Iran - Costa Rica (31.03.2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | 31/03/2026) 5:0 International Friendly Games
Jordan - Costa Rica (27.03.2026 | 27 Mar 2026 | 27/03/2026) 2:2 International Friendly Games
Costa Rica - Honduras (18.11.2025 | 18 Nov 2025 | 18/11/2025) Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica 0:0 World Cup Qualification CONCACAF
Nicaragua
Paraguay - Nicaragua (05.06.2026 | 05 Jun 2026 | 05/06/2026) 4:0 International Friendly Games
South Africa - Nicaragua (29.05.2026 | 29 May 2026 | 29/05/2026) 0:0 International Friendly Games
Haiti - Nicaragua (18.11.2025 | 18 Nov 2025 | 18/11/2025) Estadio Ergilio Hato 2:0 World Cup Qualification CONCACAF
Nicaragua - Honduras (13.11.2025 | 13 Nov 2025 | 13/11/2025) Nicaragua National Football Stadium 2:0 World Cup Qualification CONCACAF
Costa Rica - Nicaragua (13.10.2025 | 13 Oct 2025 | 13/10/2025) Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica 4:1 World Cup Qualification CONCACAF
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