Colombia vs Panama Prediction and Betting Tips | July 6th 2024
Colombia will take on Panama at the University of Phoenix Stadium in the 2024 Copa America quarterfinals on Saturday. Colombia, the 2001 winners, qualified for the knockout stage as the Group D winners ahead of Brazil, winning two of their three games.
Panama have qualified for the knockout stage for the first time after winning their last two group-stage games.
Los Cafeteros won their first two games of the group stage to book their spot in the knockout round and in their final match, they held Brazil to a 1-1 draw to finish as the group winners. James Rodríguez picked up three assists while defender Daniel Muñoz scored two goals in the group stage.
Los Canaleros suffered a 3-1 loss to Uruguay in their campaign opener but registered a 2-1 win over hosts USA in their second match and defeated Bolivia 3-1 in their final match to ensure passage into the knockout round. USA's loss to Uruguay also helped their cause.
Colombia vs Panama Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 14 times in all competitions thus far, with all meetings producing conclusive results. The 2001 champions have the upper hand in these meetings with a 10-4 lead in wins.
- They have met just four times in the 21st century, with their last two meetings being friendlies.
- Both teams scored six goals in the group stage.
- Los Cafeteros registered a 3-0 home win when the two teams last met in a friendly in 2019.
- Los Canaleros have seen conclusive results in their last 11 games in all competitions, recording eight wins.
- Six of the last seven meetings between the two teams have produced over 2.5 goals, with four clean sheets for Colombia.
- Los Canaleros have three wins and three losses each in their six games in the Copa America thus far, scoring 10 goals while conceding 15 times.
Colombia vs Panama Prediction
Los Cafeteros went unbeaten in the group stage, scoring six goals while conceding just twice. They are currently on a 26-game unbeaten streak, but their winning run ended after 10 games in their 1-1 draw against Brazil on Tuesday.
Jefferson Lerma is a confirmed absentee for the Colombians after the midfielder picked up his second booking of the tournament in the draw against Brazil. Jhon Lucumí remains a doubt after his injury in the campaign opener.
Los Canaleros have pulled off one of the greatest surprises in the history of the competition as they booked their place in the knockout stage for the first time in history and defeated hosts USA.
They have seen consistent improvement in the competition, scoring one, two, and three goals in their first, second, and third group-stage games respectively. Adalberto Carrasquilla will serve his second and final suspension in this match.
Considering Colombia's 26-game unbeaten streak and dominance in this fixture, they are expected to register a win, though Panama are unlikely to go down without a fight.
Prediction: Colombia 2-1 Panama
Colombia vs Panama Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Colombia to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: James Rodríguez to score or assist any time - Yes