The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) is preparing to face Panama in a Concacaf Nations League semi-final match on Thursday. The USMNT enters this game with a strong winning streak, having won their last four matches in all competitions, including a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in January. Panama, however, has struggled recently, failing to win their last three matches, with their most recent game resulting in a heavy 6-1 defeat to Chile.
The semi-final is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Bookmakers have positioned the Americans as strong favorites with a money line of -240, while Panama is considered the underdog at +500. The odds for a draw are set at +330, and the over/under for total goals in the match is 2.5. Christian Pulisic has odds of -115 to score or provide an assist during the game.
Panama will be missing key players such as Michael Murillo, Eric Davis, Abdiel Ayarza, Edgar Barcenas, and Andres Andrade due to injuries. Fidel Escobar is also unavailable due to suspension. These absences are expected to weaken Panama’s defense, potentially encouraging them to adopt a more attacking style of play.
Despite not playing together since January, the USMNT is expected to continue their goal-scoring form. They have scored 10 goals in their recent matches against Jamaica, Venezuela, and Costa Rica. Historically, Panama has struggled to keep a clean sheet against the USMNT, last achieving this in the World Cup qualifiers in 2021.
How to watch USMNT vs. Panama
- USMNT vs. Panama: Thursday
- Kick-off: 7 p.m. ET
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Concacaf Nations League Match Prediction
Soccer expert Jon Eimer suggests that in the USMNT vs. Panama match, both teams will score. He notes Panama’s defensive challenges due to key player absences, which might lead them to prioritize attacking. Eimer also anticipates the USMNT maintaining their scoring momentum.
