Chile and Panama go head-to-head late on Saturday night in an international friendly in which both teams have selected a lot of uncapped players which should make for a close and competitive 90 minutes.
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Chile vs Panama prediction: Both teams to score?
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in three of Chile's last five outings.
- Three of Panama's last four fixtures have ended with both teams scoring.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in five of Chile's last six matches.
- Four of Panama's last six fixtures have witnessed at least three goals.
Correct score prediction: Chile 2-1 Panama
Chile have the home advantage against Panama this weekend and while both teams have selected a lot of untested players at this level, we're still expecting the hosts to come out on top as 2-1 winners as Chile have won their last two games against Panama.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Chile the overwhelming favourite
- HOME: 4/10 (1.40) – 71.4%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Chile are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 71.4% and we tend to agree with the bookmakers on this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Chile lead
Saturday's hosts have won two and drawn one of their three previous encounters with Panama, claiming a 4-2 win when the pair last met in 2016.
Copa America 15/06/16
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Chile preview: Only home-based players
Chile haven't played an international match since November when they went up against Venezuela at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Pradanos for a World Cup Qualifier.
Despite slipping behind in this match on two occasions, goals from Eduardo Vargas, an own goal from Tomas Rincon and a brace from young forward Lucas Cepada earned Chile a 4-2 victory, which is only their second win in their 12 qualifiers.
Mauricio Isla and Marcelo Díaz make up the two most experienced players in the current Chile squad and forward Lucas Cepeda will be hoping to build upon his two goals in three appearances for La Roja.
Predicted lineup: Cortes (GK), Isla, Vegas, Ampuero, Gonzalez, Díaz, Pavez, Pizarro, Assadi, Cepeda & Aranguiz
South America - World Cup Qualifying 26/03/25
D
Ecuador
0
Chile
0
South America - World Cup Qualifying 20/03/25
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Paraguay
1
Chile
0
International Match 08/02/25
W
Panama
1
Chile
6
South America - World Cup Qualifying 20/11/24
W
Venezuela
2
Chile
4
South America - World Cup Qualifying 16/11/24
D
Peru
0
Chile
0
Panama preview: Star player plays in Chile
Just last month Panama played against Peruvian club side Universitario in a Hybrid Friendly match in Lima.
The home side took the lead after just seven minutes but early in the second half, teenager Gustavo Herrera equalised for Panama. The game appeared to be heading for a draw until deep into stoppage time when Universitario scored a dramatic goal to clinch a 2-1 victory against their international opponents.
Cecilio Waterman is Panama's best player right now and the striker plays his club football in Chile with Coquimbo Unido. Waterman has scored ten goals in 40 international caps for his country and will be one player for the hosts' defence to watch out for this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Roberts (GK), Ramos, Perdomo, Brown, Herman, Yanis, Murillo, Lenis, Gudino, Waterman & Rose
CONCACAF Nations League 24/03/25
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Mexico
2
Panama
1
CONCACAF Nations League 20/03/25
W
USA
0
Panama
1
International Match 08/02/25
L
Chile
6
Panama
1
Club Friendly List 25/01/25
L
Universitario de Deportes
2
Panama
1
CONCACAF Nations League 19/11/24
D
Costa Rica
2
Panama
2
Player to watch: Mauricio Isla
Chile defender Mauricio Isla is the most recognisable name in the current international squad to face Panama on Saturday and fans of QPR might remember him from his loan spell at the club during the 2014/15 campaign.
Isla, who has played for such illustrious clubs as Juventus, Fenerbahce and Flamengo, now plies his trade in Chile with Colo-Colo and has made 144 appearances for the national team, scoring five goals.
Approaching his 145th cap for Chile
The 36-year-old is still going strong and will surely lead out Chile for their friendly against Panama this weekend, earning his 145th cap.