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Panama will meet the USA at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in their second group-stage match of the 2024 Copa America on Thursday. Panama suffered a loss in their campaign opener and need to avoid defeat to keep their knockout stage hopes alive.
The USA had a winning start to their campaign and a win here will confirm their spot in the next round.
Los Canaleros met Uruguay on Sunday and fell to a 3-1 loss. Michael Amir Murillo bagged a consolation goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time after they had conceded two late goals.
The Stars and Stripes are the hosts for this edition of the tournament and got their campaign underway with a comfortable 2-0 win over Bolivia. Christian Pulisic broke the deadlock in the third minute and picked up the assist for Folarin Balogun's 44th-minute strike.
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Both teams are playing in the Copa America for the first time since the 2016 edition. Panama were eliminated from the group stage while the USA finished fourth.
Panama vs USA Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have locked horns 26 times in all competitions and will meet for the first time in the Copa America. The Stars and Stripes have the upper hand in these meetings with 18 wins. Los Canaleros have four wins to their name and four games have ended in draws.
- They last met in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals in 2023. Both teams scored in extra time and Panama won the ensuing penalty shootout 5-4. It was their second win in three meetings against the 2024 Copa America hosts.
- Los Canaleros have suffered three losses in four games in the Copa America thus far. Interestingly, they have scored in three games in that period but have conceded 13 goals.
- USMNT have seen conclusive results in their 16 games in the Copa America, with nine losses and seven wins.
Panama vs USA Prediction
Los Canaleros had a poor outing in their campaign opener, as they scored just one goal and had just three shots on target. After a decent defensive display, they conceded twice in six minutes late in the match, which sealed their defeat.
It was their third consecutive defeat in the Copa America and they will look to improve upon their display here. Interestingly, three of their four wins in this fixture have been registered in American stadiums.
The USA lived up to the pressure as the hosts with a win and a clean sheet in their campaign opener. They meet Uruguay in their final group-stage match next month and will look to seal their knockout stage berth beforehand. They have won five of their last seven meetings in this fixture, scoring 20 goals while conceding just five, and are strong favorites.
Considering the home advantage for the Stars and Stripes, and their dominance against Panama, USMNT are expected to register a comfortable win.
Prediction: Panama 1-2 USA
Panama vs USA Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - USA to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Timothy Weah to score or assist any time - Yes
