Colombia vs. Panama Predictions

Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips for Colombia vs. Panama at Copa America 2024

Where: State Farm, Glendale, USA
When: Sunday, July 7, 06:00 AM

These two countries share quite a history, with them once being one state and then going their separate ways. Each time they meet in any sport, the tension is a bit higher than usual. Right now, the tensions will be high because of the stake, which is the semis of the 2024 Copa America. Colombia is a massive favorite, with them playing superb football, while on the other hand, Panama has its reasons for hope.

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Colombia

El Cafeteros has been excellent since Nestor Lorenzo became their head coach. The team functions pretty well, and that’s why they hope to win Copa America. Although that doesn’t seem too realistic, from what we saw against Brazil, Colombia definitely has enough power to go all the way.

Did you know Colombia has 26 matches in a row without a loss? In just six, they didn’t win, one of them being vs. Brazil, 1-1, in the last group stage match. It interrupted their 10-game triumphant streak.

The offense is El Cafeteros’ primary weapon, with them breaking the rivals through attack and high pace. They’ve scored two or more goals in five straight meetings until clashing with Brazil.

Panama

Panama is an enigma for the United States men’s national team. Panama has a history of beating the USA in big games, and this Copa America added another chapter.

First, in 2018, they prevented the US unit from reaching the World Cup, then last year, they stopped them in the Gold Cup, and now, a 2-1 win over the hosts, followed by a 3-1 triumph over Bolivia, ended the Americans’ adventure at this competition.

This team plays interesting and high efficient football. Over the previous five matches, including the test ones, four saw both teams net and over 2.5 hits. This team doesn’t have any particular quality, but it has a certain dose of healthy chemistry, which makes it a tough nut to crack.

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Colombia and Panama Possible Lineups

Colombia: Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Cuesta, Machado; Castano, Uribe, Arias; Sinisterra, Duran, Diaz

Panama: Mosquera; Harvey, Farina, Cordoba; Murillo, Ayarza, Martinez, Davis; Yanis, Fajardo, Guerrero

Colombia vs Panama Head to Head

There was a 2019 friendly international, in which Colombia beat the rivals, 3-0. It is the most recent battle between these two units.

Colombia vs. Panama Predictions

Colombia is maybe the team in the best form of all at this Copa America, and it looks vigorous under Lorenzo. Meanwhile, we don’t want to disrespect Panama or underestimate this unit, but overall, they seem limited compared to El Cafeteros, who currently display world-class football. The only logical choice is to pick Colombia.

Our verdict: Colombia wins