The USA landed a huge coup by securing the services of former Tottenham and PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino.
However, the coach will have his work cut out when he takes charge of the USMNT for the first time on Saturday, as the nation has won just once in seven matches since winning the CONCACAF Nations League.
Panama have a recent victory over the U.S. to their name after landing a shock win at the Copa America in the summer. But, replicating that win will be a tough challenge in Texas on Saturday.
Odds
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| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| USA | |
| Draw | |
| Panama |
USA Boast Healthy H2H Advantage
| Total | USA | Panama | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 25 | 16 | 3 | 6 |
| Games in USA | 19 | 13 | 1 | 5 |
| Goals | 68 | 51 | 17 |
Panama confidence will be high ahead of their trip to Texas this weekend after scoring a rare win over the USA at the Copa America in June.
However, wins for the nation have been a rarity across recent history, winning just twice in the last seven encounters.
🚨⚽ TIP: Both teams have scored in each of the last three USA vs. Panama clashes. (BTTS)
USMNT Team News
Hopes will be high ahead of Mauricio Pochettino’s first game in charge of the USMNT.
However, the former Chelsea boss will already face a headache when it comes to team selection, with Tim Weah, Johnny Cardoso, and Folarin Balogun all pulling out of the squad due to injury.
Tanner Tessmann has been named in the U.S. squad for the first time, and the Lyon star could be in line for a debut on Saturday.
Possible Lineup
Matt Turner (GK); Marlon Fossey, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson, Weston McKennie, Tanner Tessmann, Christian Pulisic, Brenden Aaronson, Yunus Musah, Ricardo Pepi
Panama Team News
Panama are unlikely to make too many changes from the squad that exceeded expectations at the Copa America earlier in the summer. The national team has won two of their last three, which includes a win over the USA in Atlanta.
National team captain Anibal Godoy will be a prominent player for the team this weekend and he is in line to make his 142nd appearance for Panama.
Possible Lineup
Orlando Mosquera (GK); Michael Murillo, Edgardo Farina, Jose Cordoba, Cesar Blackman, Eric Davis, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Anibal Godoy, Cristian Martinez, Yoel Barcenas, Jose Farjardo
USA vs. Panama Prediction
The USA will be looking to put the painful memories of their Copa America defeat against Panama behind them when the sides clash this weekend.
All the pressure will be on the USMNT to recover after some poor results. Pochettino will be keen to make a winning start, and we could see a 2-0 success being secured.
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