Panama vs Costa Rica Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Expect a tight game here with a semifinal place at stake.

Panama are set to lock horns with Costa Rica in the second leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal at the Estadio Rommel Fernández on Tuesday aiming to secure their place in the semifinal for the third consecutive campaign after securing a 1-0 lead in the first leg.

The hosts are favourites to head for the semi-final after taking a slight advantage from the first leg. Thomas Christiansen’s side bounced back to winning ways in doing so after losing three consecutive games. Panama have a wonderful record at home. With the home advantage in their favour, they can emerge victorious here and book their place in the semifinals. 

¡ENTRENO EN CASA🏠!Después del triunfo ante Costa Rica🇨🇷, #PanamáMayor🇵🇦 regresó a los entrenamientos este viernes en el 🏟️Rommel Fernández, con miras al partido de vuelta de la @CNationsLeague 🏆.#MásPanameñosQueNunca🇵🇦 pic.twitter.com/zWQdWWiYKT

— FEPAFUT (@fepafut) November 16, 2024

Meanwhile, Costa Rica will have to be at their brilliant best to turn the tie here after suffering a narrow defeat in the first leg. Claudio Vivas’s side haven’t enjoyed great success in this competition after failing to reach the semifinal of the competition since 2019-20. Hopefully, they can win here and secure their place in the semifinal. 

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 at 2:00 AM UK; 7:30 AM IST

Location: Estadio Rommel Fernández

Form:

Panama (in all competitions): W-L-L-L-W

⁠Costa Rica (in all competitions): W-D-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Christian Martinez (Panama) 

Christian Martinez has turned into a crucial player for Panama after delivering a string of impressive performances for them. Martinez is the architect of this team as he is the one who controls the tempo for them and also creates chances. He also does his defensive duties efficiently. With a 1-0 lead, he will be crucial in nullifying the visitors’ threat in this game.   

Alonso Martinez (Costa Rica)

Alonso Martinez will have to be at his brilliant best to lead Costa Rica to a victory here. The New York City FC striker had undergone an impressive season scoring 18 goals from 34 appearances to emerge as one of the difference makers in the team. However, he has yet to score his first goal for the National team despite already making 18 appearances for them. Hopefully, his goals come in this crucial game. 

Made for these big moments 🥶 pic.twitter.com/UmiwSKRL9E

— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) November 2, 2024

Match Facts

• Panama secured a 1-0 victory over them in the first leg
• Costa Rica have scored only four goals in their last four games
• Panama are unbeaten in the last six games against their upcoming opponents

Panama vs Costa Rica: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Match to end with goals under 3.5– 15/2 with sky bet
• Tip 2: Panama to win this game – 21/10 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Costa Rica to score the first goal– 8/11 with bet365

Injury & Team News

Panama have a fully fit squad to choose from. They will likely stick to the same eleven that put a dominant display in the first leg. 

Meanwhile, Costa Rica have one injury concern in their squad as Alvaro Zamora remains sidelined after suffering from a leg injury. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 22

⁠Panama – 12

Costa Rica– 5

Draws – 5

Predicted Lineup

Panama predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Mosquera (GK); Escobar, Farina, Cordoba, Blackman; Murillo, Martinez, Carrasquilla; Rodriguez, Fajardo, Barcenas

Costa Rica predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Sequeira (GK); Mitchell, Cascante, J. Vargas, Calvo; K.Vargas, Aguilera, Brenes, Madrigal; Ugalde, Martinez

Match Prediction for ⁠Panama vs Costa Rica

We have an exciting game on our horizon as both teams aim to book their place in the semi-final. Panama will fancy their chances here given the lead they have from the first leg and their recent record against Costa Rica highlighting their dominance even more. Our prediction –

Prediction: ⁠Panama 2-1 Costa Rica

Telecast for Panama vs Costa Rica

India – TBD

Costa Rica– Teletica En Vivo

US –  Paramount+

Panama – TVN2 Panama

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