Colombia-Panama is a match valid for the quarterfinals of the Copa America and is played on Sunday at 00:00 (Italian time): statistics, probable formations, predictions.
Nestor Lorenzo’s Colombia was one of the most anticipated teams at the start of this Copa America, and it must be said that the Cafeteros have not disappointed expectations this time around. Drawn in the most complicated group on paper, James Rodriguez and his teammates collected 7 points (two wins and a draw) finishing ahead of the much better-ranked Brazil, stopped on the last day at 1-1.
A valuable draw because it allowed Colombia to retain first place and avoid Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay, another selection that has done very well so far and will instead clash with Seleçao in the quarters. Lorenzo’s men will face the surprising Panama representative, who finished second in Group C behind Uruguay thanks to the 6 points won in their matches against Bolivia and especially against the hosts USA, which they beat 2-1.
For the Canaleros, it is a historic qualification: in their only participation in the continental event, in fact, they had failed to detach the pass for the knockout stage. A feat that certifies the excellent work of Spanish coach Thomas Christiansen: Panama defends very well but also knows how to hurt the opponents with quick restarts, taking advantage of the physicality of its players (two above all Blackman and Fajardo, the latter already with 2 goals). Against Colombia there will be no midfielder Carrasquilla, who has to serve two days of disqualification after being sent off in the match with the USA. On the other side, Lorenzo must do without Lucumì and the disqualified Jefferson Lerma.
The Prediction
Unbeaten since February 2022, Colombia in this Copa America has shown no major weaknesses and is clear favorite against Panama. The Canaleros, however, in the three matches played so far have always scored at least one goal and could manage it again on this occasion: at least three goals total.
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Colombia-Panama likely lineups
COLOMBIA (4-3-3): Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Cuesta, Mojica; Rios, Uribe, Arias; James Rodriguez, Cordoba, Luis Diaz.
PANAMA (5-4-1): Mosquera; Lenis, Farina, Cordoba, Harvey, Davis; Blackman, Martinez, Welch, Barcenas; Fajardo.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 3-1
