Uruguay in Copa America 2024 is in a relatively easy group with opponents who are considered weaker than them, starting with the obstacle named Panama. Setting the goal to advance as the group winner, coach Marcelo Bielsa’s team needs a convincing win to boost morale for this year’s campaign.

First-half odds for the match between Uruguay vs Panama

Entering the opening match with the upper hand, the Uruguay national team will surely be determined to convincingly secure all 3 points not only to kick off an important campaign, but also to deliver an exciting match for the fans. That’s why this match will soon be pushed into a one-way direction with Uruguay’s dominance. In the previous stage, Uruguay often played with a defensive counter-attacking style, but that was because they had a very strong defense and attack. Now, with the majority of La Celeste’s strength in the midfield, ball control and imposing the game will be the choice that coach Marcelo Bielsa applies to his players. Despite having superior strength, Uruguay’s recent form has not been very impressive. They only found joy with a 4-0 victory over Mexico just before the tournament, before that they had gone through 3 consecutive matches with only draws and losses. Clearly, the spirit of the Uruguay team has been timely boosted, and their stars are ready to devour Panama.

match odds between — Odds table between Uruguay vs Panama

On the other side, it’s not difficult to predict a compact defensive play from Panama. The guest team from the CONCACAF region simply does not have the tactical and personnel strength to hope for a surprise against the South American football giant. Coach Thomas Christiansen and his players will aim for the most feasible goal, which is to earn 1 point against the sky blue team. In the first half of the match, fans can check out instructions for participating in betting some very favorable bookmaker odds. First, the over/under odds for first-half goals when the number given is only 1 draw, while in 4 out of 5 recent matches of Uruguay, there has been at least 1 goal. Considering the firepower of La Celeste, it’s difficult for Panama to keep a clean sheet in the first 45 minutes. In addition, the Uruguay corner kick odds are considered a “gift” for the fans with Panama’s compact play. The team that has won the Copa America 15 times possesses star player Federico Valverde, a heavyweight shooter with a high frequency of long-range shots. This is an important factor to have confidence in Uruguay’s corner kick odds. Prediction: Over first-half goals, Uruguay corner kick handicap in the first half

Full match odds for the clash between Uruguay vs Panama

In the case of conceding a goal in the first half, Panama, despite being in a completely inferior position, will find it difficult to continue “parking the bus” in front of goalkeeper Mosquera. Instead, the red tide will start to push forward, and this is a game plan that Uruguay favors, as spaces for attacks by Nunez, Valverde, or Pellistri will gradually open up. On the contrary, Panama’s attacking line is not highly rated in terms of goal-scoring efficiency. In their last 5 matches, the three-color team has only scored 5 goals against weaker opponents, with a goal-scoring efficiency of 1 goal per match, which is unlikely to help coach Thomas Christiansen’s squad make a difference against a Uruguay national team defense that has always been solid.

Predicting the match Uruguay vs Panama — Performance of Uruguay vs Panama match

Similar to the first 45 minutes of play, the total match goal bet should also be a priority choice for fans. 3/5 of Uruguay’s recent matches have had 3 or more goals, the latest being a 4-0 demolition against a not-so-easy opponent in the Mexico region. With the over/under goal ratio at 2.5/3, Uruguay’s firepower can definitely help the total goal bet appear. In addition to the main betting options, fans can refer to the guide to participate in placing “handicap” bets in this match. First is the over/under yellow card bet with the fiery nature and tough playing style typical of South American football, especially in matches involving two disparate teams. In addition, for the goal scorer bet, the two brightest choices are Darwin Nunez and Fede Valverde of Uruguay, players who are likely to score. Prediction: Over total goals FT, Over yellow cards FT, Darwin Nunez to score – Yes