Álvaro Hernández
Dailysports's expert
In the third round of Group C at the Gold Cup, Panama and Jamaica will clash in a battle for a place in the playoffs. The match is set for the night of Wednesday, June 25. Let’s dive into a detailed preview of this high-stakes encounter.
Also read: Guadeloupe vs Guatemala prediction, H2H and probable lineups — June 25, 2025
Match preview
Panama, after a confident 5-2 victory over Guadeloupe in the opening round, continued their winning run with a narrow win over Guatemala (1-0). The main attacking threats for Panama, T. Rodriguez and I. Diaz, have each netted twice and showcased solid performances in both matches.
Cristiansen’s squad heads into this fixture at full strength, with no injuries or suspensions. Their singular aim: secure a comfortable result and book a quarterfinal spot as Group B’s runners-up.
Jamaica, with just three points from their win over Guadeloupe and an upset loss to Guatemala (0-1), must claim all three points here with the best possible goal difference—and hope Guatemala falters against Guadeloupe.
The Reggae Boyz, like Panama, are also free of injuries and suspensions, promising us a vibrant clash and a fiercely contested battle.
Match facts
These sides have faced off 15 times: Panama have claimed victory on 7 occasions, Jamaica have won 3 times, and 5 matches have ended in a draw.
In Panama’s last four matches, one of the teams has failed to score in three of those games.
Jamaica have lost just once in their last ten matches—winning six and drawing three.
Probable lineups
Panama: Mosquera, Murillo, Escobar, Harvey, Andrade, Gutierrez, Godoy, Martinez, Puma, Diaz, Rodriguez
Jamaica: Blake, Latibeaudiere, King, Pinnock, Bell, Russell, Lembikisa, Gray, Bailey, Atkinson, Brown
Prediction
This match promises to be a tough battle, with both teams’ hopes of advancing on the line. Even though a draw could suit both sides in certain scenarios, I’m convinced both nations will go all out for victory. That sets the stage for a strong likelihood that both teams will score in this match. Odds — 1.8
