The Panama vs Guadeloupe head-to-head is scheduled for 17 June, and we can’t wait for the kick-off. Coach Thomas Christiansen and manager Jocelyn Angloma will face each other for the first time ever in this important CONCACAF Gold Cup game, which will surely leave the fans on the edge of their seats throughout the entire 90 minutes.
Panama, obviously the classier side, is the bookmakers’ expected winners this week. With the likes of Amir Murillo on the team, how could the experts not favour the symbolic hosts? Coach Christiansen’s players emerged victorious in their previous match, which was played on 11 June. The World Cup Qualifier versus Nicaragua could’ve ended even more embarrassing for the visitors at Estadio Rommel Fernandez, as the home side produced six shots on target in 90 minutes of play.
Guadeloupe come into this game having recorded three consecutive 1-0 victories in all competitions. We trust coach Angloma’s players might find the winning formula against Panama as well, as they did brilliantly to win those three games. The 0-1 win at the Nicaragua National Football Stadium was indeed a pleasant surprise from Guadeloupe.
How the bookies view it: No trust in Guadeloupe
A Panama victory is currently priced at 1/4, while Guadeloupe’s chances of securing a win on 17 June are estimated at 51/4. Maybe a draw at 5/1 is the way to go, as we doubt the visitors at Estadio Rommel Fernandez will go down without a fight.
Florian David to score anytime is one of Boylesports top deals on this game. Priced at 22/5, our key Panama vs Guadeloupe prediction is one that the bookies don’t believe will succeed. However, we should mention that David scored a winner for his country in the match against Nicaragua.
Recent head to head: Level playing field
The two countries have faced each other only twice in the past. Guadeloupe won the first-ever match on 5 July 2009, with Loic Laval and David Fleurival scoring the winners.
Panama, on the other hand, had the last laugh. In front of 28,209 fans at Estadio Rommel Fernandez Gutierrez on 8 June 2011, Panama recorded a beautiful 3-2 victory over their rivals. We expect the third clash between the two countries to result in either a draw or a Guadeloupe victory, despite what the experts tell you.
Players to watch: Matthias Phaeton under the spotlight
CSKA (Sofia) star player Matthias Phaeton is surely one of Guadeloupe’s finest. Sure, he didn’t exactly have a season to remember in Bulgaria, as the Reds couldn’t secure a trophy, but it’s fair to say that it wasn’t for Phaeton’s lack of trying.
He scored four goals in 25 domestic league games and will surely try to do even better in the next campaign, as his club will have a new manager for the upcoming 2025/26 campaign.
Predicted line-ups
The bad news for the visitors’ manager is the fact that he will not be able to count on Meddy Lina. He saw a 48th-minute red in the very important match against Nicaragua, and will now skip the match against Panama.
Coach Thomas Christiansen will be able to rely on all of his star players for the game against Guadeloupe. There are no injured or suspended players, which is why the bookmakers think Panama have the three points up for grabs.
Panama: Mejia, Cordoba, Harvey, Escobar, Godoy, Martinez, Blackman, Rodriguez, Yanis, Guerrero & Waterman
Guadeloupe: Cognard, Cavare, Moco, Saintini, Roussillon, Cadiou, Baron, David, Plumain, Bevis & Ambrose
Anything else catch the eye?
Currently, Draw or Guadeloupe is one of the key markets that can easily catch one’s eye. Priced at 13/4, it seems that Guadeloupe’s chances of earning a point on 17 June don’t seem that good. However, judging from the last couple of outings, we believe coach Angloma’s players have what it takes to get the three points.
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