Copa America 2024: Panama x USA, Match Preview, Odds, Team News and Predictions(27/06/2024)

The USA will want to give supporters even more reason to cheer when they play Panama in their second group match after a simple 2-0 victory over Bolivia. The Yanks are the overwhelming favorites to win Thursday's match after opening their Copa America campaign in style.

AC Milan player Christian Pulisic, who scored a screamer against La Verde, will be a man to watch in Gregg Berhalter's lineup, while teammate Yunus Musah is largely likely to replace Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams in the starting XI.

One yellow card will suspend Juventus player Weston McKennie. On the other hand, Los Canaleros suffered a 3-1 setback to Uruguay, and, considering everything, they are unlikely to ruin the USA's celebration at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. 

Even worse for Thomas Christiansen's team, Famalicao midfielder Puma hobbled out in the Group C opener due to injury.

Team News: Panama vs. the USA

When Panama plays the USA, they will probably line up in a 5-4-1 configuration. In front of goalie Orlando Mosquera on defense will be Michael Murillo, Edgardo Farina, Jose Cordoba, Roderick Miller, and Eric Davis. At midfield will be Jose Luis Rodriguez, Christian Martinez, Adalberto Carrasquilla, and Edgar Barcenas. Leading the line for Panama will be Jose Fajardo.

Panama will likely see the United States line up in a 4-3-3 shape. The Americans will start goalie Matt Turner, with defensemen Joe Scally, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, and Antonee Robinson in front of him. The trio of midfielders will be Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, and Giovanni Reyna. The three forwards are Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and Timothy Weah.

Head-to-Head and Previous Matches

Panama is a small football-playing country with no significant football history or heritage. They qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 2018 and became runners-up in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2005, 2013, and 2023.

At the Copa America in 2024, Thomas Christiansen's team will struggle mightily to create an impression. Group C includes Panama, Uruguay, the United States, and Bolivia.

Panama will be entering the match against the USA after losing 3-1 to Uruguay in Miami Gardens, Florida's Hard Rock Stadium. It was followed by victories in FIFA World Cup Qualifying (Concacaf) over Montserrat and Guyana, as well as a 1-0 loss to Paraguay in a friendly international.

US football is beginning to take off throughout the Americas. While they may need some time to catch up to some of the major South American nations, they are undeniably a formidable force in North America. 

The Stars and Stripes, eleven-time World Cup participants, will be optimistic about their chances of making it out of Group C and into the next round of the Copa America. The group also includes Bolivia, Panama, and Uruguay. 

The USA will be coming into the game against Panama after defeating Bolivia 2-0 in the Copa America. It was followed by a 1-1 tie in a friendly international match against Brazil and a 5-1 thrashing at Colombia's hands in another friendly encounter.

Our Predictions

USA to win @1.40 on Sky247.ng

After only three minutes, captain Christian Pulisic gave the USA the lead against Bolivia.

Just before the interval, Gregg Berhalter scored another crucial goal, as Pulisic set up Florian Balogun of Moncao.

The hosts of the Copa America in 2024 will want to ensure their spot in the knockout round before taking on Uruguay on matchday three, since it will be their hardest game to win.

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