Prediction: Qatar vs Panama

Prediction: Match to end in 2-2 draw

Best Odds: 14/1

Bookmaker: Betfair

Qatar and Panama will face each other in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup this week. The Group D game will be held at BBVA Stadium in Houston and is slated to kick off at midnight Tuesday UK time.

Qatar

Qatar have been pitted in Group D along with Honduras, Panama and Grenada. They are an invited guest for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup this year and will play in the competition for the first time.

Félix Sánchez Bas’s side will head into the match against Panama on the back of a 1-0 win against El Salvador in a friendly international. It followed a 3-1 victory over Croatia B.

Team News:

Akram Afif will lead the line for Qatar.

Panama

Panama qualified for the 2018 World Cup finals, and they will be keen on using that experience to make an impact at the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup. They will be determined to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition at least.

Thomas Christiansen’s side will head into the match against Qatar on the back of a 3-0 defeat to Mexico in a friendly international. It followed a goalless draw with Curacao in a 2022 World Cup qualifier.

Team News:

Adolfo Machado will start in defence for Panama.

Key Factors to Consider

• Qatar have won their last three matches.
• Qatar have won five of their last six matches.
• Panama have won four of their last six games.
• Panama have lost and drawn their last two games.

Conclusion

Both Qatar and Panama are good teams, and there is a likelihood that they will cancel each other out.

Prediction: Match to end in 2-2 draw

Best Odds: 14/1

Bookmaker: Betfair