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Paraguay vs Nicaragua Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.25 expected goals for Paraguay and 0.75 for Nicaragua, a combined total of 2.00. That distribution gives Paraguay the largest share of the 1X2 market at 48%, with the draw at 30%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 32% for over 2.5 goals and 38% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 17%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 48% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Paraguay win

48.2% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.25 – 0.75

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Paraguay home form

    4 points from their last 3 home matches in our dataset.

  • Nicaragua away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 8 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Paraguay to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 48%, against 48% / 30% / 22% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.25 goals for Paraguay and 0.75 for Nicaragua, a combined 2.00 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Paraguay win48%
Draw30%
Nicaragua win22%

Double chance 1X

78%

Double chance 12

71%

Double chance X2

52%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals59%
Over 2.5 goals32%
Over 3.5 goals14%
Both teams to score38%

Correct score

  • 1–016.9%
  • 0–013.5%
  • 1–112.7%
  • 2–010.6%
  • 0–110.2%

Recent form

Paraguay

  • 2026-07-04T21:00:00.000Z · H vs France · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-06-29T20:30:00.000Z · A vs Germany · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-06-26T02:00:00.000Z · H vs Australia · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-06-20T03:00:00.000Z · A vs Türkiye · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-06-13T01:00:00.000Z · A vs USA · 1-4 (L)

Nicaragua

  • 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z · A vs Curaçao · 1-6 (L)
  • 2026-09-25T00:00:00.000Z · A vs Dominican Republic · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-06-05T22:15:00.000Z · A vs Paraguay · 0-4 (L)
  • 2026-05-29T16:00:00.000Z · A vs South Africa · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-03-27T16:30:00.000Z · A vs Russia · 1-3 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Paraguay win, at 48.2%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 38% and over 2.5 goals at 32%.

A 48% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.