⁠USA vs Panama Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The home team are ready to start a new era under Mauricio Pochettino.

USA are set to welcome Panama in a friendly match at Q2 Stadium in Texas. They aim to start Mauricio Pochettino’s reign with a victory here. It will be a big day for the team as they begin a new era under their new boss. 

After a disappointing exit from the Copa America, USA were quick to make a handful of changes in the dugout. Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment is particularly an encouraging sign for the team and fans as he boasts the experience of leading some of the best teams in world football. They are now set to take on  Panama and Mexico in the next two friendly matches, looking to turn the table. It will be encouraging to see how Pochettino fields his starting eleven with a lot of key players missing due to injuries.

Meanwhile, Panama will regroup after an impressive Copa America 2024 campaign where they secured some remarkable victories over the USA and Bolivia to reach the quarterfinals. However, they were ultimately defeated by Colombia but can be proud of the way they performed throughout the competition. Thomas Christensen has assembled a good squad who look excellent at the back and can score goals anytime by their counter-attacking play. They are now set to face the USA and Canada in the next two friendlies as they prepare for the World Cup qualification fixtures. 

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 13 October 2024 at 2:00 AM UK, 6:30 AM IST

Location: Q2 Stadium, Texas

Form:

⁠USA (in all competitions): W-L-L-L-D

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

Players to Watch

Christian Pulisic (USA)

Christian Pulisic is arguably the most important player in this USA team. He has constantly dragged them to many victories with his impressive performance over the years. Pulisic has scored 31 goals for the team since breaking into the side in 2016.

Pulisic’s pace coupled with his effective dribbling skills make him an important asset to the national team. This season, he has started the new season in brilliant form, scoring six goals in the opening nine matches for AC Milan.  

Christian Martinez (Panama) 

Christian Martinez has emerged as a crucial player for the Panama team ever since breaking into the side in 2016. Martinez is a tenacious midfielder who works tirelessly in the middle of the park covering a lot of ground at the same time creating chances for the team. He is also the architect of this team, controlling the tempo of the game and also helping the team with his effective distribution. Martinez thus far has made 45 appearances for Panama scoring one goal in the process. 

Match Facts

• USA played a 1-1 draw with New Zealand in the last outing
• Panama have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five games 
• USA have lost their last two games against Panama

⁠USA vs Panama: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Christian Pulisic to score the first goal
• Tip 2: USA to win this game
• Tip 3: Match to finish with goals under 3.5

Injury & Team News

Mauricio Pochettino is likely going to make a lot of changes to the team as his side will be missing several key players. Timothy Weah, Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun, and Chris Richards will be missing this game which could see Pochettino field a new centre-back pairing of Mark McKenzie and Auston Trusty. 

As for the visitors, they have a fully fit squad to choose from. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 19

⁠USA – 11

Panama – 3

Draws – 5

Predicted Lineup

⁠USA predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Schulte (GK); Scally, Trusty, M. McKenzie, A. Robinson; Morris, W. McKennie, Musa; Wright, Sargent, Pulisic

Panama predicted lineup (5-4-1):

Mosquera (GK); Murillo, Farina, Córdoba, Miller, Davis; Godoy, Martinez, Carrasquilla, Barcenas; Guerrero

Match Prediction for ⁠USA vs Panama

The home team begin a new era under their new boss Mauricio Pochettino who will be aiming to make a positive start to his reign. However, things will be difficult for them against a stubborn Panama side who have got the better of them in the previous two fixtures. We expect USA to win this game by a narrow margin. 

Prediction: ⁠USA 2-1 Panama

Telecast for USA vs Panama

India – TBD

Panama – TVMax

US –  fuboTV, Peacock

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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