On Wednesday, September 10, Honduras will face Nicaragua in a World Cup qualification match. The game begins at 4:00 CET. Here’s a brief overview of the upcoming encounter.
Honduras vs Nicaragua: Match preview
The CONCACAF qualifiers feature the top 12 teams in the region competing for a chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The winners of three groups will qualify directly, while the two best runners-up will proceed to the intercontinental playoffs.
Honduras performed well in the second stage, earning a perfect 12 points from four matches, finishing at the top of their group. In their first game of the third round, they played against Haiti, and the match ended in a goalless draw. With five matches remaining, Honduras aims for a top position to secure a direct World Cup spot.
Nicaragua managed to advance by losing only once in the second round; they fell 0-3 to Panama. In their first third-round match, they hosted Costa Rica and scored a crucial equalizer in the 80th minute for a 1-1 draw. Now, they face a more challenging opponent.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Honduras has one loss and one draw in their last two games.
- They have won their last five home matches.
- Nicaragua has only one win in their last five games.
- Nicaragua hasn’t won in four consecutive away matches.
- The last match between them ended in a 1-1 draw.
Probable lineups
- Honduras: Menjivar; Najar, Santos, Martinez; Ruiz, Flores, Alvarez, Rosales; Benguche, Lozano, Palma.
- Nicaragua: Rodriguez; Cano, Nino, Acevedo; Quijano, Montes, Arteaga, Lopez, Gomez; Barrera; Smith.
Prediction
Honduras is seen as the favorite, given their strong performances against tough opponents, including reaching the Gold Cup semifinals. I recommend considering Honduras to score over 1.5 goals at odds of 1.6.
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