Costa Rica vs Haiti prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 5, 2026
CONCACAF Nations League
On October 5, 2026, Costa Rica and Haiti will meet in Matchday 4 of League A of the CONCACAF Nations League.
Costa Rica - Haiti team news and expert analysis
Costa Rica missed the last World Cup, managing just seven points in six matches at the decisive stage of qualifying. They began the current qualifying campaign against Curaçao, taking the lead before eventually losing. Then they suffered a 0-2 defeat away to their current opponents. In the third round, they finally beat Nicaragua — and did so convincingly, winning 3-0.
Haiti finally made it to the World Cup. They initially suffered two shutout defeats, losing 0-1 to Scotland and 0-3 to Brazil. However, in their final match against Morocco, they at least found the net twice, although they still ended up losing again. They began the autumn campaign by hosting Trinidad and Tobago and winning 3-2. In their latest game against the Dominican Republic, they went one step further, cruising to a 4-1 victory.
The hosts score one goal per match while conceding two. The World Cup participants, meanwhile, average three goals scored and one conceded.
Previous matches: Costa Rica - Haiti
In World Cup qualifying, Haiti took four points from a possible six against this opponent.
Many are now expecting the hosts to seek revenge. However, the visitors look impressive and have clearly come for points — we are backing them to avoid defeat away from home in this football match at the very least (odds – 1.66).
Costa Rica - Haiti: key statistics and trends
- Costa Rica ended a run of five straight defeats with a win
- Haiti have won all three of their previous qualifying matches
Costa Rica - Haiti: possible starting lineups
Costa Rica are expected to play in a 1-4-3-32 formation (possible lineup): Navas - Sosa, Mitchell, Calvo, Araya - Acuna, Murillo, Lopez - Mora, Sinclair, Alcocer. Wilson, Galo and Mendez will miss the match.
Haiti are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Pierre - Arcus, Sente, Methuselah, Experience - Bellegarde, Jean-Jacques - Didson Louisius, Picaud, Providence - Isidore. Pogen is injured.
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