Manuel Chávez
Dailysports's expert
We offer our readers a prediction for the match Jamaica - Panama, the rivals will play in the battle for third place in the CONCACAF Nations League, who will be stronger this time?
Jamaica
The Jamaican national team had a good group stage of the Nations League, three wins and one draw allowed them to make it to the playoffs from the first place, the second Honduras was three points behind. In the quarterfinals it was a tough battle against a strong Canada, the Jamaicans lost 1:2 at home, but then sensationally won 3:2 away, managing to go through thanks to the away goal rule. The semifinal meeting against the United States consisted of one match, here Jamaica scored in the first minute, the victory was very close, but the opponent equalized at 90+6 minutes, thanks to an auto-goal, to resist in overtime, the Americans won 3:1.
Panama
Panama won their Nations League group, they also did not lose a single match, scoring 10 points in four meetings, just a point behind the national team of Trinidad and Tobago. In the quarterfinals managed to very confidently pass Costa Rica, the opponent defeated twice - 3:0 away and 3:1 in their arena. The way ended in the semifinals, when they lost to the Mexicans 0:3, everything was not so hopeless, but they failed to realize their opportunities.
Interesting facts about the match and history of head-to-head meetings
The rivals have a long history of face-to-face confrontations, they played with varying success. The last time the teams crossed paths in qualifying for the World Cup-2022, then both matches were won by Panama - 3:0 away and 3:2 at home.
Jamaica vs Panama Prediction
Bookmakers give the teams identical chances of success, meet really roughly equal opponents, the battle can end with any outcome. In such a match rivals can play relaxed, so we expect spectacular soccer. We consider a bet on a total of more than 2.5 goals promising.
