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Panama will invite Costa Rica to the Estadio Rommel Fernández in the second leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals on Monday. The two teams met in the first leg last week and José Fajardo's second-half penalty helped Los Canaleros record a 1-0 away win.
The hosts finished fourth in the 2023-24 edition of the Nations League and earned a direct spot in the quarterfinals. Los Ticos are playing the final series for the first time since the inaugural edition of the competition. They finished atop the League A Group A standings last month.
Los Canaleros have won their last three home games in the Nations League, scoring three goals apiece in these wins. The visitors had enjoyed an unbeaten run in the group stage of the competition, recording two wins.
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Panama vs Costa Rica Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have a long-standing rivalry and have met 63 times in all competitions, including friendlies. The visitors have the upper hand in these meetings, recording 31 wins. Los Canaleros have 20 wins and 12 games have ended in draws.
- The hosts are on a six-game winning streak in this fixture, keeping four clean sheets. Interestingly, they have a 100% record in five Nations League meetings against the visitors, keeping four clean sheets.
- The hosts have seen conclusive results in their last 16 games across all competitions, recording nine wins.
- Costa Rica have won just one of their last five away games in the Nations League.
- Los Ticos have just one win in their last 11 meetings against the hosts. They have failed to score in seven games during that period.
- Los Canaleros are unbeaten in their last five home games in this fixture, recording four wins while keeping three clean sheets.
Panama vs Costa Rica Prediction
Los Canaleros have enjoyed a good run of form against the visitors recently, recording six consecutive wins, and are strong favorites. They have scored at least two goals in four of their last six meetings against Los Ticos.
Costa Rica had enjoyed an unbeaten run in the group stage of the Nations League, keeping three clean sheets in four games. They failed to build on that form and suffered a home loss in the reverse fixture.
Considering the current form of the two teams and recent history, the hosts are expected to record a comfortable win.
Prediction: Panama 2-0 Costa Rica
Panama vs Costa Rica Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Panama to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both Teams to Score - No
