Canada vs Panama Predictions

• Both sides have seen under 2.5 goals scored in four of their five third round qualifiers so far.
• Under 2.5 goals have also been netted in the last six meetings between the teams.
• Canada are unbeaten in their five third round qualifiers, drawing four, while Panama have lost just once in their five outings (W2, D2).

Tight match up in Toronto

The majority of these sides’ third round qualifiers have been tight, low scoring affairs and we’re anticipating more of the same when they square off in Toronto this Thursday.

Comparisons can definitely be drawn between Canada and Panama in terms of their strengths and styles, with both defensively sound and tough to beat, yet equally lacking creativity and quality going forward.

That’s been reflected in their results and performances so far during the final phase of qualifying for Qatar 2022, with the pair conceding just five goals between them in their ten combined fixtures.

The teams have largely struggled in front of goal though too with just six and five goals struck respectively, and that’s contributed to under 2.5 being scored in four out of five games for both teams.

Under 2.5 trend to continue

That’s the obvious wager for this Thursday’s action in Toronto, with the teams again likely to approach things cautiously to protect their positions in the top four of the table.

Canada have to be given the edge having lost just one of their last 17 World Cup Qualifiers on home soil (W12, D4), however, The Canucks are too short at around 4/7 considering they’ve drawn four of their five third round starts (W1), while Panama have lost just one of their five matches (W2, D2) and beat USA 1-0 at the weekend.

At a similar price, you can see why under 2.5 goals makes far greater appeal, particularly as the last six meetings between the teams have also generated less than three goals.

Correct score players are advised to side with the Canadians though to potentially pinch a vital three points, and 1-0 rates the obvious choice based on our overall assessment of the contest.