Ace Football previews the World Cup game between Ghana and Panama who meet up this coming Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Ghana take on Panama at Toronto Stadium, where an exciting match is shaping up in the opening round of the group stage of the World Cup. The game kicks off on Thursday.
This is the opening match of the group stage for Ghana and Panama with both aiming to secure a good start to the tournament standings. Everyone knows this could be pivotal for a strong tournament. Ghana head to their upcoming match as number 73 in the FIFA world ranking. Meanwhile, there is a pretty big gap to upcoming opponents Panama. They enter the game ranked number 33 in the world.
Form: Ghana vs Panama
Ghana Form
In their last three matches, Ghana lost 2-1 against Germany, 2-0 against Mexico and drew 1-1 with Wales. Ghana claimed a modest three wins from their previous 10 internationals across all tournaments. They drew one of the games, whilst losing six.
Panama Form
Panama claimed four points from a possible nine in their last three matches across all tournaments, which opened with a defeat 6-2 against Brazil. A 4-2 win followed against Dominican Rep., before drawing 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina. Panama claimed four wins in their last 10 internationals across all tournaments, while also drawing four along the way. They endured defeat in two of the games in this run.
Betting facts for Ghana and Panama
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Ghana and Panama. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Ghana have lost the last 6 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 8 Ghana matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Ghana matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Ghana have lost 5 of the last 6 matches and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Ghana matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Panama matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Panama have lost the last 3 matches in a row in the World Cup while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Panama have lost the last 3 matches in a row in the World Cup and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 Panama matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Panama matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players on top: Ghana vs Panama
It is the beginning of a new World Cup campaign, and both Ghana and Panama will be looking for their main strikers. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on.
Popular betting markets: Ghana vs Panama
Full-time result
In their last 10 matches across all tournaments, Ghana won three times, drew one and lost six times. Panama claimed four wins, drew four times and lost two in their last 10 games across all tournaments. Panama conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.
Both teams to score
Ghana scored first in six of their last ten home games. Panama scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Ghana have won to nil in 3 consecutive home games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive Panama games. Ghana managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Panama were first on target in six of their last 10 outings.
Total goals
Ghana saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Panama, who managed to score 1.8 times in those matches. Ghana conceded a goal in their last 7 matches. Panama conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.
Suggested bet: Ghana vs Panama
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Ghana and Panama seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this World Cup match.
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