Uruguay vs Panama Live score and updates | Copa America 2024

Published at :June 24, 2024 at 5:01 AM

Modified at :June 24, 2024 at 5:01 AM

05:00 AM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Copa America 2024 Group C match between Uruguay vs Panama live. The kick-off is just a few hours away! Please wait for 30 seconds for the Live blog to load.

Copa America’s joint most successful team Uruguay are set to kick off their 46th Copa America when they face Panama in the Group C game of the tournament. This would be the second game of this group as USA & Bolivia would have just finished their clash when these two teams take on the field.

Marcelo Bielsa’s star-studded La Celeste side will aim to make it big in the campaign opener as they are in decent form & hail to be a much stronger side on paper. The game would turn out to be a golden opportunity for the Federico Valverde led squad to pump up their chances of qualifying for the next round as they target a record sixteenth title.

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Panama on the other hand, coached by Denmark’s Thomas Christiansen will look to keep their defenses stronger while facing the likes of world-class strikers Suarez & Nunez and bank on counter-attacks to shock the formidable opponents.” The Canal Men” are having a subtle form & would love to thrive on the uncertainties of the beautiful game

Players to Watch:

Darwin Nunez (Uruguay)

The lethal Liverpool centre-forward will have all eyes on him in the campaign opener. The 24-year-old is expected to play the full game & gel-up with veteran Luis Suarez as the game progresses. He had an impressive season with Liverpool, scoring 18 goals & providing 13 assists.

The lethal striker has top-notch finishing skills & ability to penetrate any defense line in the world. Team members & fans will hope he not only scores but also assists a few in the game as he scored a hat trick against Mexico.

Amir Murillo (Panama)

The 28-year-old RB got to play in only a few Ligue 1 games for Marseille this season, but he displayed his quality in those limited opportunities only. His defensive skills & ability to move front during the counter-attacks will be of high value when facing the Copa America giants.

Murillo’s contribution to the national team has been immense; he has featured in 73 games while scoring eight & assisting seven goals. The player was out for a long time with a hamstring injury but is back playing full minutes.

Match Facts

To date, Uruguay has won all their games against Panama.
So far, the teams have faced each other only in international friendlies.
Panama are yet to score a single goal against Uruguay.

Uruguay vs Panama: Betting Tips and Odds

Tip 1: Uruguay to win this match – 1.30 odds with Bet365
Tip 2: Darwin Nunez to score at any time – 4/5 with Bet365
Tip3: Total goals under 2.5 – 2.05 odds with Bet365

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