USA vs Panama – The United States is the defending Gold Cup champion and the CONCACAF region’s unofficial best squad. However, they are currently tied for the second position in the Qualification table with third-placed Mexico.
In order to qualify for the Qatar World Cup, the team needs to finish in one of the top three positions by the end of the season. As a result, they are under pressure to win this weekend.
Panama, however, did not go past the Group Stages of the recent Gold Cup, and they are currently ranked fourth in the Qualification standings.
They need a four-point advantage to catch up to the Americans and Mexicans, and this upcoming match is a perfect opportunity to close the gap.
As a result, expect Panama to put in a strong effort for the entire ninety minutes. Nonetheless, the Americans have the upper hand. They have a better head-to-head record and have been in better shape.
USA vs Panama – Betting Analysis
The United States had failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, which was a major blow for the sport’s rising superpower. They are adamant on making it to the Qatar edition of the competition, especially since they will be hosting the World Championship in 2026.
Furthermore, they have been outstanding at home throughout the Qualifiers. In fact, they haven’t won anything at home in almost three years, with the exception of a tie against Canada.
Panama, on the other hand, was defeated 1-0 by Mexico on the road last week. They had also gone winless in 11 of their previous 17 games, and in their previous ten road games, they had only won twice.
Considering these factors, the defending Gold Cup champions, the United States, are likely to win.
With the exception of Canada, the Americans have scored the most goals and conceded the fewest goals in the Qualifiers.
They have a 100 percent winning record at home, with only one draw. It’s worth noting that in this Third Round, they’ve allowed the fewest goals at home.
USA vs Panama – Head-to-Head:
Our Prediction: Home to Win
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