Before entering the final match, Group C of the Copa America is still very attractive and many unpredictable developments can occur. Only Uruguay is certain to advance, while the second ticket is being contested between USA vs Panama. In order to hope for a place in the next round, Panama will have to defeat Bolivia in the upcoming match.
Evaluation of Bolivia vs Panama from experts
With 2 losses to Uruguay and the USA, Bolivia has certainly packed their bags to go home after the group stage. Antonio Carlos Zago’s team has had extremely poor matches, conceding 7 goals and not scoring any. This was a predictable outcome, as Bolivia fell into a group with almost no hope. In the match against Panama in the final round, La Verde will likely play for spirit and to thank the fans before leaving the Copa America 2024. However, looking at Bolivia’s recent form as well as Panama’s desire to win the final match, the likelihood of this team returning home empty-handed is very high. In contrast to a Bolivia lacking ambition and fighting spirit, Panama still has a chance to advance to the quarter-finals in their group. The surprising victory of the Red Tide against the host team USA with 2 goals from Blackman and Fajardo has reignited their hopes. Now, the necessary condition is for Panama to defeat Bolivia, a task that is not difficult against a completely demotivated opponent. In addition, the players of coach Thomas Christiansen will have to keep an eye on the result of the match between the USA and Uruguay to wait for a non-win result for the USA, then Panama will have 6 points and advance with Uruguay to the next round as the second-place team. According to betting guide, this will be a one-sided match with strong dominance from the Panama players. Bolivia certainly does not want to leave the tournament with a poor result, but once they are in a demotivated state, they will find it difficult to resist the desire of the Red Tide Panama.
Overview of the head-to-head record of Bolivia vs Panama in the past
In the times the two teams have met, the joy has mostly belonged to Panama. The head-to-head ratio also shows a significant difference in this match, with the Red Tide winning 4 matches, while Bolivia has only won once, back in 2008. Perhaps Bolivia’s “winless” streak against Panama will continue after this match.
Bolivia vs Panama odds
In a match with not much to play for, coach Antonio Carlos Zago will likely field a lineup with substitute players who have not had much playtime this season. Bolivia’s strength has therefore weakened, making it very favorable for their opponents to think about winning.
On the Panama side, apart from the absence due to suspension of Carrasquilla, this team will certainly field their best lineup with the hope of winning to advance to the quarter-finals. Meeting Bolivia at this time must be considered lucky for coach Thomas Christiansen’s team.
- Panama -0/0.5: Quite surprising when in a match with a clear difference in strength, Panama is only given a handicap of -0/0.5 by the bookmakers against Bolivia, a minimum handicap ratio as “just for the sake of it”. However, this could entirely be a smokescreen and the experts analyzing the odds for Bolivia vs Panama are extremely confident that Panama will win, even by a large margin.
- Panama corner handicap: Along with a pressure-filled game will be a high frequency of corners created by the visiting team of this year’s Copa America. Bolivia will find it difficult to mount counterattacks, so most of the corner kicks will likely belong to Panama.
- Under yellow cards: A match with not too intense and competitive nature when one team has run out of steam, probably won’t see many fouls committed by Bolivia and Panama as in the early stages.
Information about the strength of Bolivia vs Panama
Bolivia has the best available lineup Panama: Carrasquilla is absent due to suspension
Predicted lineup for Bolivia vs Panama match
- Bolivia (3-5-2): Viscarra, Cuellar, Haquin, Sagredo, Rocha, Cespedes, Villamil, Fernandez, Terceros, Algaranas, Vaca.
- Panama (5-4-1): Mosquera, Murillo, Farina, Cordoba, Miller, Davis, Blackman, Martinez, Ayarza, Bárcenas, Guerreiro.
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