With nothing more left to play, Bolivia will head into their final game at this edition of Copa America. While the mood in their camp might be all doom and gloom, the situation is different for the Canal Men. A win here could ensure Panama’s place in the knockout phase, which will be their first ever.
Bolivia Team News
It has been nine years since Bolivia last won a game at Copa America and the situation has not been any better during this edition. With two losses in the previous two group-stage fixtures, 7 goals conceded and none scored, Bolivia are sure to be heading out after their encounter with Panama. Their fixture with the Canal Men has little value, bar for pride. And pride is something that is currently lacking in this Bolivia team. So is form, as all of the team’s last 5 fixtures have resulted in losses. What is even more troublesome is that there has been just 1 goal scored by the team in that time frame.
Panama Team News
While the situation for Bolivia is not a pretty one, Panama finds itself in a good position. Their win 1-2 win over the USA in the previous game gives them substantial chances to reach the quarter-finals, provided they better the hosts’s result in their game with Bolivia. Thomas Christiansen urged his players to remain calm. This sounds like solid advice, given that Panama is on the precipice of a historical quarter-final. And while the Canal Men did manage to come from behind against the USA, the fixture with Bolivia is an entirely different one and will require focus and determination from Panama.
Head-to-Head-Games
Panama is in a favourable position against Bolivia in the head-to-head games. Looking at the last 5 games between these two teams we can see that Bolivia has only one win, while the latest 4 fixtures were won by Panama. In all of those 4 wins, the Canal Men managed to score at least 2 goals.
Bolivia – Panama Betting Prediction
I fancy Panama to take this one as they are on the verge of a historical quarter-final. This team showed grit and determination to come from behind against the USA. Bolivia is certainly not on the level of the US and their recent form has been horrid to say the least. Panama is also in a good position in the head-to-head games. Given the fact that Bolivia has nothing left to play for, while Panama has everything to gain here, my pick here is for the Canal Men to win.
Betting Tip: Panama To Win
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Odds: 1.72
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