Last Updated on June 20, 2024 5:30 pm by Erwin Noguera
The wait is over and, in a few hours, we will have the official start of one of the longest-running tournaments in soccer worldwide, the Copa America. Now, one of the matches from the group phase matchday 1 will be between Uruguay and Panama.
This 2024 edition brings us many expectations, as it could be the last time we see Leo Messi, Luis Suarez, and Alexis Sanchez playing with the jerseys of their national teams. This will have significant importance, as these players will leave their skin on the field to try to lift the trophy of champions.
The groups are complicated, and we are sure that all the teams from CONMEBOL and CONCACAF will be ready to display their full potential to become the champions of America.
When and Where?
Sunday, June 23, 9:00 pm ET at the Hard Rock Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Uruguay 1.30
Panama 10.00
Draw Offs:
5.30
Where can I watch it?
TUDN, Univision, and DGO
Why Bet on the Uruguay?
The Copa América has played an important role in shaping Uruguay’s soccer identity. In addition to serving as a platform for them to showcase their talents, it has also helped enhance their international reputation, often highlighting their “Garra Charrúa,” a term used to describe their fighting spirit.
Over the years, the Celeste has built a close and successful relationship with the tournament, producing several legendary players and winning an impressive 15 titles, cementing its position as a giant of South American soccer.
As it prepares for the Copa America 2024, Uruguay has played four warm-up matches, including two draws, one loss, and one win. In their first match against the Basque Country national team on March 23, 2024, they drew 1-1, with the Charrúa goal coming from Matias Vecino, who has since announced his departure from the national team.
In their second match, they lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast, with Federico Vinas scoring their only goal. However, Vinas did not make the team for the Copa América.
On May 31, Marcelo Bielsa’s team drew goalless against Costa Rica. In their last preparation match, they beat Mexico 4-0, with three goals from Darwin Núñez and one from Facundo Pellistri, who are ready to participate in the next Copa América.
Why Bet on Panama?
On the other hand, we have Panama, one of the CONCACAF teams that was invited to this tournament to raise the bar a little higher.
In recent years, we have seen how the Panamanian squad has managed to play a great role, standing up to rivals of the stature of Mexico and the United States in North American soccer. Now, they will have the chance to take on one of the South American powers to show that their level of play is higher than ever.
Panama comes into this match after winning two of its last three official matches. The first one was against Guyana with a score of 2-0, then the team defeated Monserrat by 3-1, while in their most recent match, they lost to Paraguay with a score of 0-1.
Final Betting Analysis: Uruguay vs. Panama
Uruguay and Panama have met four times in friendly matches throughout their history. Uruguay has a perfect record against Panama, with four wins and no losses. Their most recent meeting was on June 11, 2022, in which Uruguay emerged victorious with a score of 5-0. The goals were scored by Édinson Cavani (twice), Nicolás de la Cruz, Maximiliano Gómez, and Diego Rossi.
At Gambyl Exchange, we can see that there is a Moneyline that favors Uruguay at 1.30, while Panama starts at 10.00.
For this match, our prediction is a Uruguayan Victory by 4-0.
Look for a win for Uruguay. If you put $100 at 1.30, you’ll see a $30.00 win with a total payout of $130.00.
Uruguay vs. Panama Betting Pick: Uruguay
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