The quarter-final match between Colombia and Panama is considered to be a game with a huge gap in level between the two teams. Colombia is still showing to be too strong for their opponents from the Concacaf region in the upcoming match. As long as they maintain a stable form, James Rodriguez and his teammates will not have to exert much effort to secure their spot in the semi-finals. Let’s find out more about the analysis and instructions for participating in betting for the upcoming match between Colombia and Panama.

Expert Analysis of Colombia vs Panama

Colombia’s outstanding form has earned them a lot of positive reviews from football enthusiasts. It’s clear that the South American representative possesses a much better quality squad than their opponents. They recently had a good match when they drew with the Samba dancers. As in previous matches, James Rodriguez continues to perform well as the conductor of Colombia. However, issues have started to arise as Colombia’s midfield was cut off by the energetic midfielders of Brazil. The connection between the lines has been disrupted, making it difficult for Colombia to create as many attacking opportunities as they did against Paraguay and Costa Rica.

However, Colombian football fans probably don’t need to worry too much, as their upcoming opponent is Panama. The guest team of this year’s Copa America is not particularly strong in ball possession. This was evident in their recent match against Bolivia, where they only had 51% of the ball possession. The most crucial position for Panama in recent matches is that of defensive midfielder Christian Martinez, who supports the team’s defense and helps them avoid long-range shots from opponents. However, Martinez alone will find it difficult to withstand the quality attackers from the Colombian national team.

Head-to-Head Record of Colombia vs Panama

So far, Colombia and Panama have only faced each other 4 times. The results of these matches have brought about an interesting balance. In 2 matches in 2007, Panama emerged victorious. However, in the subsequent 2 matches, Colombia reclaimed their dominance with 2 resounding victories.

Colombia vs Panama Betting Odds

The Colombian national football team is currently in a form that every team dreams of. They remain unbeaten in all competitions this year. In addition, James Rodriguez and his teammates are maintaining a high level of certainty and effectiveness. Facing a team with a multi-layered midfield like Panama, coach Nestor Lorenzo may consider utilizing their wing attacks.

With the impressive wing duo of Daniel Munoz and Johan Mojica, Colombia will surely pose a difficult challenge for Panama. Especially in a scenario where both sides do not have any prominent stars. Furthermore, Panama’s defensive capabilities are not particularly strong, often leaving gaps between the center-back and full-back to be exploited.

Corner kick: The corner kick option will be a very suitable choice for this match. Colombia has been increasing the number of corner kicks in each game. Their attacking pace will also cause Panama a lot of trouble, making clearing the ball near the touchline almost their only option.
Score betting: In all 3 group stage matches, Colombia has always managed to gain a significant advantage on the scoreboard. None of their matches have ended with less than 2 goals scored. Meanwhile, Panama has also scored 6 goals in this tournament, averaging 2 goals per match.
Choose Colombia -1.5: Betting experts predict that a definite victory will come to the South American team. Moreover, James Rodriguez and his teammates can definitely achieve a resounding victory as they did in their 2 most recent encounters with Panama.

Panama vs Colombia Squad Information

Colombia: Jefferson Lerma is absent due to suspension. Jhon Lucumi has not yet returned. Panama: Full strength of the best lineup.

Predicted Lineup for Colombia vs Panama Match

Colombia (4-2-3-1 formation): Vargas, Munoz, Sanchez, Cuesta, Mojica, Lerma, Rios, Arias, Rodriguez, Diaz, Cordoba.
Panama (4-1-4-1 formation): Mosquera, Murillo, Cordoba, Farina, Davis, Martinez, Blackman, Welch, Harvey, Barcenas, Fajardo.

Betting odds for Colombia vs Panama: 3-0