Neighbours Colombia and Panama clash in the quarter-finals of Copa America on Saturday night. Our Colombia vs Panama prediction looks at which team will triumph in Arizona.
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Colombia vs Panama prediction: La Tricolor to win by one
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- Our Colombia vs Panama betting tips take into account that four of the last five internationals involving Panama have seen both teams score.
- Between them, these sides have been involved in six Copa America 2024 fixtures with both sides scoring in five of them.
- Panama have been beaten by two or more goals in only two of their last 22 matches.
Correct score prediction: Colombia 2-1 Panama
Panama’s strong showing at this tournament with six points in the group stage including a shock win over the USA suggests they can be competitive, but Colombia’s extra quality should tell in the end.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Colombia the red hot favourites
- COLOMBIA: 1/3 (1.33) – 75.0%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.0%
- PANAMA: 17/2 (9.50) – 10.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The 2001 champions are the favourites according to the Colombia vs Panama odds with an implied probability of 75.0% that they win this in regulation time.
Colombia took seven points in the group phase with a 1-1 draw against Brazil in the last match securing top spot and a more favourable quarter-final tie.
Panama secured progress from Group C with a 3-1 win over Bolivia last time out with Jose Fajardo, Eduardo Guerrero and Cesar Yanis on target.
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Last five H2Hs: Panama hoping to repeat Gold Cup upsets
Our Colombia vs Panama prediction suggests the South Americans will have to work harder than in their recent friendly wins over their near neighbours. The only previous competitive meetings were at the 2005 Gold Cup with Panama winning both matches.
International Match 03/06/19
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Colombia preview: Lerma suspended for favourites
The favourites will be missing midfielder Jefferson Lerma to suspension while Jhon Lucimi is an injury doubt.
Predicted Lineup: Vargas (GK), Mojica, Cuesta, Sanchez, Munoz, Arias, Uribe, Rios, Diaz, Cordoba & Rodriguez
South America - World Cup Qualifying 10/09/24 W Argentina 1 Colombia 2 South America - World Cup Qualifying 07/09/24 D Peru 1 Colombia 1 Copa America 15/07/24 L Argentina 1 Colombia 0 Copa America 11/07/24 W Uruguay 0 Colombia 1 Copa America 06/07/24 W Panama 0 Colombia 5
Panama preview: Underdogs sweating over key striker
Jose Fajardo has scored twice at this tournament for Panama but he is their only notable injury concern ahead of this game.
Predicted Lineup: Mosquera (GK), Davis, Harvey, Cordoba, Farina, Lenis, Barcenas, Welch, Martinez, Blackman & Fajardo
Copa America 06/07/24 L Colombia 5 Panama 0 Copa America 02/07/24 W Bolivia 1 Panama 3 Copa America 27/06/24 W USA 1 Panama 2 Copa America 24/06/24 L Uruguay 3 Panama 1 International Match 16/06/24 L Paraguay 1 Panama 0 
Player to watch – James Rodriguez
Colombian legend James Rodriguez has come up big at another tournament for his country. The 32 year old has assisted three times in three games as his side impressed in the group phase.
Player of the tournament so far?
Rodriguez is not only the leading assist maker at this tournament, but he’s also second only to Leo Messi in terms of key passes per game with 3.7.
