Panama vs El Salvador Odds & Prediction – CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying
- Panama and El Salvador matchup in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying on Tuesday, November, 16th
- The hosts occupy a playoff spot heading into Matchday 8
- Read below for the latest Panama vs El Salvador odds, a betting preview and a pick
Panama welcome El Salvador to Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez on Tuesday, November, 16th. Reaching the business end of World Cup qualifying, the hosts are looking to hold onto a top-four spot, while El Salvador is aiming for just their second win of the group stage.
Breaking into the top three of USA, Canada and Mexico is a longshot, but Panama is well-positioned to qualify for the second World Cup in their history after their heart-warming underdog story in Russia three years ago.
El Salvador hasn’t qualified for a World Cup since 1982. It’s nearing must-win time for La Selecta if they are to bring an end to that drought.
Panama vs El Salvador Odds
| Matchup | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama vs El Salvador | PAN -0.5 (-135) | SLV +0.5 (+115) | PAN -145 | SLV +390 | DRAW +260 | Ov 2 (-120) | Un 2 (-105) |
Odds as of Nov 16 at DraftKings
Form
Panama looks to be hitting form at the right time. They have built a five-point cushion to fifth in the group thanks to a thrilling 3-2 win over Honduras a few days ago.
La Marea Roja was outplayed by Canada to wrap up the last international break, but that defeat followed a historic win over the USA. The resilience which led them to Russia has been evident throughout this campaign with several impressive results, including a draw with Mexico and an emphatic 3-0 away win over Jamaica.
🎢 Panama complete a wild comeback in San Pedro Sula
🇵🇦 Los Canaleros score three late goals to put an important three points on the board and remain unbeaten in their last seven #WCQ against Honduras https://t.co/7hDjavWwT8
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 13, 2021
While avoiding defeat to Jamaica last time out was a solid result for El Salvador, their recent record doesn’t inspire confidence. They have just one win in their last 12 matches – which came against Panama last month – and they have scored just five goals over that span. Often at a talent disadvantage, El Salvador has been solid defensively at times, but they have struggled to find the balance between defense and attack.
Team News
Without Alfredo Stephens due to suspension, Panama is forced into a change. Thomas Christiansen has options and could shuffle his pack following the strong performances against Honduras. Skipper Anibal Godoy returns from a ban with Cristian Martinez likely to drop to the bench.
The USMNT sit atop CONCACAF World Cup qualifying 🎆 pic.twitter.com/PIF4XdTHMu
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 13, 2021
After impressing as a substitute against Jamaica, El Salvador manager Hugo Perez could give Marvin Monterroza a start. Veteran Darwin Ceren could be brought back into the XI after replacing Brayan Landaverde on Friday.
History of the Fixture
History between these teams suggests an even matchup. Panama have 22 victories over El Salvador, while Tuesday’s visitors have logged 23 wins in this contest.
Con goles ⚽, talento y alto desempeño 💪, estos 11 jugadores se ganaron un espacio en el 11 ideal de Concacaf. ¿Quiénes brillarán este martes?
Goals, talent and high performance. These players earned a spot in Concacaf’s best XI. Who do you think will shine in Tuesday´s games? pic.twitter.com/aHoVMb8o3I
— Concacaf (@Concacaf) November 16, 2021
El Salvador also won when these teams met earlier in World Cup qualification. Panama failed to get a shot on target in that match despite having the majority of possession. That result was the exception in recent history, however, with Panama winning the four previous matchups.
Panama have been an ascending force on the international stage. That’s reflected in this fixture, too. Los Canaleros have recorded 12 of their 22 wins versus El Salvador since the turn of the century. Their attack let them down when they last met in October, but they have been dominant over El Salvador across the last few years.
Panama vs El Salvador Qualifying Statistics
| 4th | Position | 7th |
| 9 | Goals scored | 3 |
| DLWLW | Form | WLLLD |
| 8 | Goals conceded | 8 |
Panama vs El Salvador Pick
El Salvador’s win last month will make some bettors wary here, but that looks to be an exception with these sides. Panama has amassed five more points in the group stage so far, and their results over the last 12 months are markedly better than El Salvador’s.
The three goals scored against Honduras will boost the confidence of this Panama attack. While they’re unlikely to score four or five, the win on Friday was good preparation for this fixture after their attacking struggles at Estadio Cuscatlán.
Panama trailed Honduras 2-0 in the 76th minute of their World Cup qualifier.
They won 3-2 🤭 pic.twitter.com/5zBLEIPgSj
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 13, 2021
Despite conceding six goals over their last two matches, Panama will fancy their chances at a clean sheet in this one. There’s value on Panama to win in a shutout at +140.
There have been under 2.5 goals in nine of the last 10 fixtures between these two teams. We’re backing that trend to continue.
Pick: Panama to win and under 2.5 total goals (+215)
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