The group stage of the 2024 Copa America is coming to an end, with Panama attempting to get a place in the quarterfinals against all-but-eliminated Bolivia in Orlando, Florida.
The Central Americans come into this game after beating the United States and, if they can better the result of the host nation on the final matchday of the group phase, they will join the select group of the best eight teams in the tournament.
The only previous Copa America meeting between these nations took place during the 2016 edition, at this same venue, and ended in a 2-1 Panama victory. Bolivia are the CONMEBOL team that Panama have beaten the most often other than Venezuela (four times in total); indeed, the Canaleros' most recent four wins against South American sides have all come against these opponents. Bolivia, meanwhile, have won just one of their past 31 Copa America matches.
Based on current and historic form, bookmakers have Panama as the favorites at xxx to win. Bolivia's first win at the 2024 Copa America is priced at xx. The draw is at xx.
The Sporting News has the latest betting tips and best bets for this potentially decisive fixture.
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Panama have the historical advantage in this fixture and, with much more riding on the outcome than their opponents, this feels like being a one-sided encounter.
Bolivia have only scored three goals in seven games in 2024, and it feels too much to expect them to threaten Panama here.
BetMGM (USA)Bolivia win+400Draw+275Panama win-145Both teams to scoreY: -110 N: -130Over / Under 2.5 goalsO: -110 U: -130Bolivia +0.5 goals+110Panama -0.5 goals-160Bolivia vs. Panama match factsDate: Monday, July 1, 2024Kickoff time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT)Location: Inter&Co Stadium (Orlando, Fl.)Referee: Edina Alves (BRA)Last meeting: Bolivia 1-2 Panama (Aug. 27, 2023 | International friendly)Bolivia vs. Panama best betPick: Panama to win to nilOdds: +165 (BetMGM)Panama need to win and then see what happens between Uruguay and USA to find out if they will qualify for the quarterfinals. They face opponents they have beaten in their past four meetings and who have lost two from two at this Copa America without scoring a goal.
Panama have a golden chance to mix it with the best in the quarterfinals.
