The 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup Semifinals features a massive matchup between the USA and Panama on Wednesday, July 12.
- USA vs Panama Match Info
- USA vs Panama Odds & Spread
- USA vs Panama Prediction & Pick
- USA vs Panama Betting Trends
- USA vs Panama Best Bet
USA vs Panama Match Info
2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup Semifinals
USA vs. Panama
Date:'Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Time:'7:30 p.m. ET
Venue:'Snapdragon Stadium – San Diego, California
Coverage:'FS1
USA advanc ed to the semifinals after defeating Canada 3-2 on penalty kicks. Meanwhile, Ismael Diaz's hat trick in the span of nine minutes played a big role in Panama's 4-0 blowout win over Qatar.
USA vs Panama Odds & Spread
Moneyline:'USA: (-200) | PAN: (+500) | Draw (+280)
Spread:'USA: -1 (+165) | PAN: +1 (+135)
Total:'2.5 – Over: (-108) | Under: (-132)
Team to Score the First Goal:'USA: (-230) | PAN: (+230) I NO GOALS: (+900)
USA enters this contest as the favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 7:30 p.m. ET clash al so features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the Under being favored at -132 odds.
USA vs Panama Prediction & Pick
Both countries have done well at avoiding losses recently. USA has gone 10 straight matches without a loss, racking up seven victories over that span. On the other hand, Panama has three losses with a tie in its last four outings.
Having said that, recent history tends to favor one side over the other as far as this all-time rivalry is concerned. USA has emerged as the victor in four of its past five meetings with Panama, outscoring the latter 15-4 on aggregate over that span. That includes a 5-1 victory for the Americans the last time they faced Panama in March 2022.
Considering how USA has advanced to three straight Gold Cup Finals while Panama hasn't reached the final stage since 2013, it's easy to like the favorite continuing to dominate this rivalry.
Final Score Prediction:'USA: 3 | Panama: 1
USA vs Panama Betting Trends
- USA has won the CONCACAF Gold Cup seven times (1991, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2017, 2021).
- Panama has never won the CONCACAF Gold Cup but has made the finals twice (2005, 2013).
- USA is 4-1-0 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
- Panama is 3-1-1 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
- USA is 4-0-1 in its last five head-to-head matchups against Panama.
USA vs Panama Best Bet
I like the idea of USA covering the spread as the best bet in this matchup. First of all, USA has outscored Panama by an average of 2.2 goals in their previous five clashes, winning three times by a multi-goal margin during that span. Secondly, the American offense has played well overall lately, averaging 3.3 goals in its last six contests.
As much as Panama tries, it won't be able to keep this match close. Back USA to cover as the clear-cut favorite.
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