The CONCACAF Nations League match between Panama and Guatemala will take place at Estadio Rommel Fernandez on Wednesday at 6:30 am IST.
Panama can secure a spot in the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-finals by winning their upcoming match against Guatemala at Estadio Rommel Fernandez on Tuesday. In their previous match, Panama narrowly won 2-1 against Curacao on matchday three, placing them second in Group A with seven points. Meanwhile, Guatemala is currently in fourth place, trailing Panama by three points after a 3-2 defeat to Trinidad and Tobago.
Panama is on track to advance beyond the group stage in the Nations League for the second consecutive time. They secured a crucial three points on matchday three with a late goal against Curacao, putting them in a top-two position in the group, closely pursued by Martinique, one point behind. Panama’s situation resembles their 2022-23 Nations League campaign, where a defeat in their final game would dash their trophy hopes. Notably, they’ve been strong in final group stage fixtures, not losing since 2019-20. They’ve also improved their performance at Estadio Rommel Fernandez, winning their last two Nations League games without conceding.
Despite initially leading by two goals and looking poised for a significant away win on matchday three, the Guatemalan team couldn’t sustain their early momentum. They conceded a penalty in the 36th minute, reducing their lead, and ultimately suffered two second-half goals. This season, they’ve already allowed as many goals in League A as they did in their previous 10 matches in Leagues C and B. It was only the second time this year they conceded multiple goals in a single game. To reach the tournament’s knockout stage for the first time, they need a victory against Panama and likely a Martinique loss. Their 1-1 draw with Panama on matchday two ended a nine-game losing streak against Panama. However, they haven’t beaten Panama in Panama since July 1980.
Panama probable starting lineup: Mosquera, Escobar, Cordoba, Andrade, Martinez, Carrasquilla, Rodriguez, Davis, Fajardo, Diaz, Waterman
Guatemala probable starting lineup: Hagen, Robles, Pinto, Samayoa, Morales, Mendez-Laing, Castellanos, Saravia, Santis, Galindo, Rubin
Panama
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Curacao | 2-1 (W) |
| Guatemala | 1-1 (D) |
| Martinique | 3-0 (W) |
| Bolivia | 2-1 (W) |
| Mexico | 0-1 (L) |
Guatemala
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Trinidad & Tobago | 2-3 (L) |
| Panama | 1-1 (D) |
| El Salvador | 2-0 (W) |
| Honduras | 0-0 (D) |
| Jamaica | 0-1 (L) |
| Last 5 matches- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Guatemala draw Panama | 1-1 |
| Guatemala draw Panama | 1-1 |
| Panama beat Guatemala | 2-0 |
| Guatemala draw Panama | 0-0 |
| Panama beat Guatemala | 1-3 |
The CONCACAF Nations League match between Panama and Guatemala will take place at Estadio Rommel Fernandez on Wednesday at 6:30 am IST.
| Panama vs Guatemala | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | October 18 |
| Venue | Estadio Rommel Fernandez |
| Kickoff time in Panama | 8:00 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in Guatemala | 7:00 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 6:30 am (Wednesday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Facebook Live, Concacaf Official App, YouTube while those in Panama and Guatemala can watch the match live via Flowsports.co, Flow Sports App and Tigo Sports Guatemala respectively.
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