The final four in the CONCACAF Nations League locks horns across two semi-finals in Las Vegas this week, with the two victors clash in the final over the weekend. Panama enjoyed an excellent qualification campaign, but they face a huge challenge in reaching the final, as they come up against an improving Canada on Thursday.
Before Betting On Panama vs Canada
Canada will come into this Nations League semi-final as the commanding favorites to land victory. The nation is also among the front-runners in the betting to win the Gold Cup, which gets underway next week. Canada kicked on from their exertions at the World Cup in Qatar earlier this year, as they booked their spot in the Nations League with ease.
They landed three victories from their four matches in Group C, scoring an impressive eleven goals and allowing just three. Canada was lethal in home matches throughout the group stage, as they scored eight goals across matches against Honduras and Curacao. However, they have qualified for the finals in third overall.
Panama were the surprising package throughout the qualification campaign, as they managed to top a group that also included Costa Rica. However, they were excellent throughout that initial campaign, as they won three of their four matches. Most impressive was their defensive record, as they kept four straight clean sheets throughout their Group B campaign.
Panama was excellent and impressive in their matches against Costa Rica, as they landed a 2-0 win at home, before registering a 1-0 victory on the road. Their defensive record could be a key factor to consider before making a wager on this fixture against one of the highest-scoring nations throughout the group stage.
Panama vs Canada Offshore Odds & Pick
| Offshore Sportsbook | Panama | Draw | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | 5.80 | 3.80 | 1.63 |
| BetUS | 5.75 | 3.65 | 1.63 |
| SportsBetting.ag | 5.80 | 3.80 | 1.63 |
| MyBookie | 5.30 | 3.70 | 1.69 |
It promises to be a tense showdown between these two nations, but it is interesting that Canada has won just once across their last five international matches with Panama. Panama’s defensive record does highlight the value in the betting this week, which means that a chance is taken on the draw after 90 minutes.
