Haiti vs Costa Rica Prediction

Haiti host Costa Rica on 28 September 2026 at 02:00 in the CONCACAF Nations League Group A at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. Haiti opened with a 3-2 win over Trinidad and Tobago, scoring twice in stoppage time to snatch victory. Costa Rica lost 3-4 to Curaçao after leading 3-0 at half-time, a collapse that exposed defensive fragility and left them pointless after one round. Haiti's new coach David Badia has emphasised attacking football and ball retention since taking over in August, and his team showed resilience by fighting back from 2-1 down. Costa Rica manager Fernando Batista faces mounting pressure with only four group matches to reach the quarter-finals, and his squad will travel to Jamaica after their home defeat while Haiti remain in Kingston.

Form and H2H

Haiti have won four of their last ten matches and average 1.40 goals for and 1.40 against. Costa Rica won only one of their last ten and average 1.30 goals for but 2.20 against. In direct meetings, Haiti are unbeaten in five consecutive matches: two wins and three draws. Four of those five head-to-head fixtures saw both teams score. Their two meetings in 2025 ended 3-3 in Costa Rica and 1-0 to Haiti at home. Costa Rica's last five matches have all produced over 2.5 goals, while five of Haiti's last six have crossed that mark as well.

Best bet

Both teams to score – Yes. Haiti's attacking threat is clear from their comeback win and the speed of Fabrice Picault, Wilson Isidor, and Carl-Fred Sainté in midfield. Costa Rica showed they can create chances despite their defensive issues, with Orlando Sinclair and Carlos Mora combining for four goals in their opener. Four of the last five direct meetings produced goals at both ends, and both opening fixtures in this group stage turned into high-scoring contests. Haiti's transition defence remains vulnerable, and Costa Rica will take attacking risks under pressure to avoid another defeat.

Odds to watch

No partner odds are currently available for this fixture. Bettors should monitor the 1X2 market as kickoff approaches, as Haiti's home advantage, unbeaten record against Costa Rica, and attacking momentum under Badia make them a shorter price than their recent form alone might suggest. Costa Rica's attacking quality and desperation for points could shift odds if Batista's selection signals a more aggressive approach.