Panama qualified for the World Cup with ease, collecting twelve points in both the first and second stages of qualification and topping their groups. In friendlies, their number of wins matched their defeats—most recently, they overcame the Dominican Republic and drew 1-1 with Bosnia. At the World Cup, they conceded the only goal late on in an even match against Ghana. Against Croatia, they lost 0-1 again despite a decent showing.
England, under their current manager Tuchel, achieved a perfect record in qualifying, winning all eight matches. However, in March, even in friendlies, they drew with Uruguay and lost to Japan. But before the tournament, after refreshing the squad, they earned clean-sheet victories over New Zealand and Costa Rica. In the first round, they beat familiar rivals Croatia 4-2, with Kane scoring twice. Against Ghana, neither Harry nor his teammates found the net, ending in a draw.
The Central American side scores an average of 1.4 goals per match but concedes slightly more—1.5 per game. The British powerhouse averages 2.1 goals scored and only 0.4 goals conceded per match.
Previous Matches: Panama vs England
The teams met at the 2018 World Cup, where the European favorites won 6-1.
Tuchel’s charges are a cut above. We predict they will win with a “-2 goals” handicap (odds – 1.71).
Panama vs England: Key Statistics and Trends
Panama have lost their last two matches
60% of Panama’s matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 2.9 goals per game
England won three in a row before the last round
20% of England’s matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 2.5 goals per game
Panama vs England: Probable Starting Lineups
Panama are expected to play in a 1-4-5-1 formation (probable lineup): Mosquera – Blackman, Murillo, Andrade Cedeno, Cordoba – Ramos, Rodriguez, Barcenas, Harvey, Martinez – Fajardo. Carrasquilla is doubtful.
England are expected to line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Pickford – Spence, Guehi, Konsa, James – Rice, Anderson – Gordon, Bellingham, Madueke – Kane. Livramento is definitely out; Rice and James are doubts.
