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Friendlies | Fri 05 Jun, 23:15

Paraguay v Nicaragua Stats

Data last updated: Thu 23 Jul 2026, 19:07 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Paraguay face Nicaragua in Friendlies on Fri 05 Jun, 23:15. Paraguay host Nicaragua in their final friendly before the 2026 World Cup, with Gustavo Alfaro’s side seeking rhythm against a compact, stubborn opponent.

BT4Y best bet

Is a high-volatility approach demanding the exact specification of the final score line at full-time

  • At 2/1, Is a high-volatility approach demanding the exact specification of the final score line at full-time implies roughly 33%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 48%.
  • Recent Deficiencies: Goals Conceded Trends
  • Paraguay have the stronger recent points return, taking 3 points from the sample compared with 1 for Nicaragua.
  • Paraguay have the cleaner defensive sample at 1 conceded per match, which helps the Is a high-volatility approach demanding the exact specification of the final score line at full-time angle more than a raw.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The 48% for Is a high-volatility approach demanding the exact specification of the final score line at full-time sits against roughly 33% implied by the current price. Paraguay have the stronger recent points return, taking 3 points from the sample compared with 1 for Nicaragua. Recent Deficiencies: Goals Conceded Trends

Model chance vs price48% model chance against roughly 33% implied
Strong positive
Paraguay have the stronger recent points return, taking 3 points.Visible data support
Positive
Paraguay have the cleaner defensive sample at 1 conceded per.Visible data support
Positive
Recent Deficiencies: Goals Conceded TrendsArticle support
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: Paraguay Win is the preferred angle because recent Deficiencies: Goals Conceded Trends Paraguay have the stronger recent points return, taking 3 points from the sample compared with 1 for Nicaragua. That sounds obvious, but it is not always how international football works.

Main risk

That sounds obvious, but it is not always how international football works.

Key Data Signals

Is a high-volatility approach demanding the exact specification of the final score line at full-time evidence

Recent Deficiencies: Goals Conceded Trends

Paraguay have the stronger recent points return, taking 3 points from the sample compared with 1 for Nicaragua.

Paraguay have the cleaner defensive sample at 1 conceded per match, which helps the Paraguay Win angle more than a raw possession edge.

What To Watch In The Data

Is a high-volatility approach demanding the exact specification of the final score line at full-time notes

    Corners, cards and shots

    Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

    Paraguay3
    Avg corners for
    Nicaragua2
    Paraguay4
    Avg total corners
    Nicaragua8
    Paraguay6
    Avg yellow cards
    Nicaragua1.5
    Paraguay11
    Avg shots
    Nicaragua4
    Best odds for this sectionOver 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · Model 35% vs implied 53% · edge -17.6 pts
    1.9
    Check odds @ 1.9
    Over 8.5 Corners needs a clear match pattern behind it. For corners, that means territory, wide deliveries and blocked shots; for cards, it means duels and transition fouls; for shots, it means repeat box entries rather than harmless possession.

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    Goals, BTTS and over/under

    Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

    Paraguay1
    Avg goals scored
    Nicaragua0.5
    Paraguay1
    Avg goals conceded
    Nicaragua1.5
    Paraguay50%
    BTTS rate
    Nicaragua50%
    Paraguay50%
    Over 2.5 goals
    Nicaragua50%
    Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 53% vs implied 38% · edge +15 pts
    2.62
    Check odds @ 2.62
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    Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 50%
    2.88
    Check odds @ 2.88
    Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 66%
    1.11
    Check odds @ 1.11
    Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 48%
    1.4
    Check odds @ 1.4
    BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 46%
    1.44
    Check odds @ 1.44
    Over 3.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 30%
    2
    Check odds @ 2
    Player stats

    Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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    Market odds

    Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

    Market aligned with main pickParaguay to WinBetUK guide price · Model 58% vs implied 92% · edge -34 pts
    1.09
    Check odds @ 1.09
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    BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 53%
    2.62
    Check odds @ 2.62
    Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 35%
    1.9
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 48%
    1.4
    Check odds @ 1.4
    Paraguay to Win is price-sensitive at the current guide price, but the price only matters if the football route is clear. Use the model-versus-implied gap as the starting point, then check whether the article context, team news and section data actually point towards the same market.
    Recent form

    Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

    Paraguay

    LW
    Last 51W 0D 1L
    Last 5 record
    Last 101W 0D 1L
    31 Mar 2026A Morocco1-2
    27 Mar 2026A Greece1-0

    Nicaragua

    DL
    Last 50W 1D 1L
    Last 5 record
    Last 100W 1D 1L
    29 May 2026A South Africa0-0
    27 Mar 2026A Russia1-3
    Market aligned with main pickParaguay to WinBetUK guide price · Model 58% vs implied 92% · edge -34 pts
    1.09
    Check odds @ 1.09
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    Home / DrawBetUK guide price · model 83%
    1.02
    Check odds @ 1.02
    Head-to-head

    Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

    1Paraguay wins
    0Draws
    0Nicaragua wins
    18 Jun 2023Paraguay v Nicaragua2-0
    Market aligned with main pickParaguay to WinBetUK guide price · Model 58% vs implied 92% · edge -34 pts
    1.09
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    BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 53%
    2.62
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 48%
    1.4
    Check odds @ 1.4
    The head-to-head sample gives context for Paraguay to Win, but it should not overrule the current tactical picture. If previous meetings show goals or momentum swings, they support the market only when the present form and line-ups point to the same game state.
    Season team stats

    Friendlies

    Paraguay3
    Played
    Nicaragua3
    Paraguay2
    Avg goals for
    Nicaragua0.3
    Paraguay0.7
    Avg goals against
    Nicaragua2.3
    Paraguay2
    Clean sheets
    Nicaragua1
    Market aligned with main pickParaguay to WinBetUK guide price · Model 58% vs implied 92% · edge -34 pts
    1.09
    Check odds @ 1.09
    Season data supports Paraguay to Win when the attacking output and defensive control both point towards the same outcome. The useful read is whether those longer-term numbers create a believable route to chances, pressure and game control in this specific match.
    Key match trends

    Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

    50%Paraguay Over 2.5
    50%Nicaragua Over 2.5
    2H2H avg goals
    The Over 2.5 trend is mixed: Paraguay sit at 50% and Nicaragua sit at 50% with the H2H average at 2 goals, so the goals line needs more than one team's recent over rate.

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