After securing their place in the semi-final of the CONCACAF Nations League, USA and Panama will go at loggerheads to book a place in the final as the two nations will meet at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 20.
The last major fixture between the two sides was played out in the 2024 Copa America where Panama defeated USA 2-1 as Timothy Weah’s red card in the 18th minute cost the USMNT who crashed out of the competition in the group stage.
Know more about the odds, moneyline, picks, and predictions for the crucial Concacaf Nations League semi-final between the United States of America and Panama here.
Here is when and where to watch the clash between the United States of America and Panama.
Date: 03/20
Time: 7 pm ET
Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
Where to watch: The match can be watched on Paramount+ in the USA
The head to head record between USA and Panama favors the USMNT who have 18 wins and 3 losses to their name against Panama but two of those losses came at the biggest stage in the last two years as Panama defeated USA on penalties in the 2023 Gold Cup semi-final followed by a 2-1 win at the 2024 Copa America.
After winning the first three editions of the CONCACAF Nations League, the United States of America is ready to mount another title challenge with Mauricio Pochettino at the helm. The USMNT faced Jamaica in the quarter-final and won 4-2 in the second leg and 5-2 on aggregate to reserve their spot in the quarter-final.
Pochettino’s men are hoping to overcome Panama with a potential final against Canada or Mexico, which will be played on Sunday at the same stadium.
Panama lost the semi-final in the last two editions of the Nations League but would be hoping to avoid the same fate this year as they come up against USA whom they defeated in the 2024 Copa America group stage. Thomas Christiansen has a great managerial record against United States and would be looking to build on the same on Thursday.
Panama defeated Costa Rica 3-2 on aggregate in the quarter-final but defender Fidel Escobar picked up a red card and would be suspended for the upcoming match against USA.
The Playoffs aim to facilitate the safest bets for the game. Have a look at the predictions for the game below.
Total goals Over 2.5 @ -134 (MGM Bet): With forwards like Tim Weah, Christian Pulisic, and Jose Rodriguez, fans of international football are in for a treat as we can expect several goals to be scored on Thursday at the SoFi stadium.
Christian Pulisic: The fifth-highest goalscorer in USMNT history, Christian Pulisic has 32 goals in 76 appearances and would equal the fourth-placed Eric Wynalda if the former Chelsea forward scores a brace against Panama on Thursday.
To add to his international exploits, Pulisic is having a great season at the club level with 15 goals and 9 assists for AC Milan who are currently negotiating a fresh contract with the USA soccer star.
USMNT skipper Antonee Robinson has claimed that they want to make CONCACAF Nations League a boring competition by winning every single edition and the hosts do look like the favorites currently with Panama the underdogs going into the match on Thursday.
Our Final Prediction: A 3-1 win for the USA is on the cards with Canada/Mexico awaiting the hosts in the final of the tournament
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