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Aron Wright - July 7, 2023
Panama vs Qatar Predictions and Free Betting Tips from expert tipsters when they go head-to-head in the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday, 9 July 2023.
Qatar did not obviously start their campaign on a good note. But they managed to pick up the pace in the later stages of the group campaign. And they neatly ended it in a stylish win over tournament favourites Mexico. It goes without saying that the Asian squad now are hoping to make a deep run in the Gold Cup.
Meanwhile, Panama had a relatively easy route to the knockouts. There is a prevailing sense that their lack of being tested before might act as a disadvantage now. And to make matters complicated, they have a poor h2h record against this rival.
Qatar have a 100% unbeaten record against this rival. The latest meeting between the two teams ended in a 2-1 win for them. They also scored twice or more in every single h2h clash as well.
Qatar are the reigning Asian champions, and they are going for the rare feat of holding the titles in two different continents at the same time. Moreover, they consider this as a great opportunity to prepare for the upcoming Asian Cup, where they will be the hosts.
They are also high in confidence after their win over tournament favorites Mexico. In addition, they have a dominant h2h record against Panama, and even slotted in two or more goals in every single h2h meeting so far.
On the other hand, Panama have been struggling with consistency for quite a long time now. In fact, it has been close to two years since they were able to go on a streak of more than two wins in a row. And most of these wins came against minnows as well. Whenever they were challenged, they came up short.
As things stand, a win is expected for Qatar.
Qatar have a perfect unbeaten record against this foe, and they also scored two or more goals in every single h2h encounter so far. They also have championship pedigree and experience. After all, they are the reigning champions of Asia.
On the other hand, Panama have struggled for consistency for the past two years, and they also had a relatively easy route to the knockouts. They are yet to be challenged, and the outcome has been negative whenever they came up against strong opponents in the past several occasions.
And most of all, the Qataris are fresh off a win against tournament favourites Mexico. A win looks like the logical outcome for them. Odds for the same are placed at 1.67.
