Panama – USA Prediction & Picks (27.06.2019)

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Panama – USA SOCCER PICKS

Before the last matchday in Group D at the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2019 it is already clear that the two favorites USA and Panama have the ticket for the quarter-finals safely in their pockets. Both the US boys and the “Los Canaleros” have been able to win both games and thus meet their own expectations. In the direct duel in the night from Wednesday to Thursday, it is therefore only about who moves in first and second in the round of the last eight. Due to the better goal difference, the host from the United States would already be satisfied with a draw to secure first place.

After all, the winner of the Group D would have the advantage that in the quarterfinals you could avoid the first-placed in Group C (probably Jamaica). In addition, of course, both teams will have set the goal to end the group stage unbeaten. Nonetheless, it does not seem unlikely that the respective coaches consciously spare one or the other service provider in order to avoid unnecessary risk of injury or suspension. Because of these unclear signs, it is difficult to put an appropriate prognosis on the game between Panama and the USA, especially since the quotations on the favorites from America do not include any value. Consequently, it might make more sense to keep an eye on alternative gate markets.

Panama:

The Panamanian national team has undoubtedly been in the forefront of the North, Central American and Caribbean zones in recent years. In the latest seven editions of the continental championship of the CONCACAF Association, “La Marea Roja” always survived the group stage and even moved at least four times to the semi-finals. A Gold Cup title has been denied the Central Americans so far, but two second places (2005, 2013) and the first World Cup participation 2018 substantiate our thesis that the “Los Canaleros” have long been perceived as a serious opponent. For that reason, we were initially a bit surprised that in the final preliminary round match in Group D between Panama and the United States for a tip on the world ranking-75. such high betting odds are offered.

Certainly Panama is qualitatively weaker than the tournament favorite from the States and yet was the World Cup debutant in 2018 in the past years regularly able to put supposedly stronger teams before problems. Perhaps the negative view is due to the fact that the coach Julio Dely Valdés team almost exclusively came under the wheels in the run-up to this Gold Cup. After the World Cup finals in Russia Panama remained in nine consecutive matches without a win, scoring only in every third match their own goal. However, one must be grateful to the “Los Canaleros” that the opponents such as Brazil, Colombia, South Korea or Japan had mostly upscale class.

Just in time for the start of the Gold Cup, Panama ended the mentioned Pleiten series and celebrated two sovereign successes against Trinidad & Tobago (2-0) and Guyana (4-2), which once again made it to the knockout round. Striking in both games was the fact that the Valdés-Elf needed a long start-up phase to convert the optical and playful superiority in scoring opportunities. In the night from Wednesday to Thursday, however, the underdog will be primarily concerned with being stable behind and keeping a promising result for as long as possible. That’s why we think a scoreless first half is very likely. We dare to play Panama Vs. USA predict that in the second round the ball crosses the goal line more often than in the first 45 minutes. Personnel coach Valdés can draw on the full. Many changes are not expected. Only Gabriel Torres could return to the starting eleven after scoring against Guyana.

UNITED STATES :

For the former Bundesliga professional Gregg Berhalter, who has been swinging the scepter for the American national football team since December 2018, the Gold Cup 2019 in his own country has enormous significance. The background is the upheaval he proclaimed, which was indispensable after some recent failures, such as missing the 2018 World Cup. Before the start of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, there were already doubters after two weaker friendly matches against Jamaica (0-1) and Venezuela (0-3), who agreed to give the 45-year-old the quality of forming a new, functioning collective. In particular, the fact that only nine legionaries were to be found in the 23er squad, met, especially among European experts on incomprehension.

Now that the first two matches have been completed, many critical voices have fallen silent. Thanks to a 4-0 win against Guyana and a 6-0 win against Trinidad & Tobago, the “US boys” were doing just fine on their role as favorites and also impressed with their impressive offensive football. Nevertheless, it would be presumptuous to speak at this time of a successful restart, because the very big touchstone is still waiting. Although the counterparties were completely overwhelmed, recent victories have resulted in a sharp drop in the odds of another American triumph between Panama and the US. However, we deliberately call into question the causal relationship between the results so far and the upcoming “Final Round One”, as the “Amis” with the “Marea Roja” now have a completely different, physically stronger and experienced opponent in front of their chest. Before the duel Panama vs. For this reason, we would forgo a forecast in favor of Berhalter-Elf.

Instead – similar to the “Los Canaleros” – a tendency can be seen that Cristian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Co. usually only in the second 45 minutes upshift a gear. By comparison, against Guyana, the five-time title holder (last 2017) scored three of the four goals after the break. Against Trinidad & Tobago it was even five of the six goals that were marked in the second half. Thus, it should be a good alternative to make bets that, after initial sampling, only with the page exchange, the meeting picks up speed. As mentioned in the introduction, we would not rule out that Gregg Berhalter pauses for one or another of the players in the quarter-finals, because even as second-placed in Group D, the US boys would be their favorites in the round of last eight against Jamaica , El Salvador or Curacao.


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