El Salvador vs Panama Prediction
🔊 The upcoming clash between El Salvador and Panama promises to be an exciting spectacle, featuring two teams with contrasting recent form. El Salvador, showing inconsistent performances, will look to capitalize on home support to boost their standing. Meanwhile, Panama enter the match as favorites. Both teams favor a counter-attacking style, adding an extra layer of intrigue to their encounter. The key factor will be converting chances, as both sides have the opportunity to make their mark.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 05 July 2023 and ended in a 2-2 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Panama were the home side):
- possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corners: 6 vs 7;
- fouls: 16 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of the official clashes between El Salvador and Panama:
- Played 4 matches;
- Home wins - 1, away wins - 2, draws - 1;
- Total goals - 4 for El Salvador, 5 for Panama;
- Average goals in the first half - 1, in the second half - 1.25;
- Average total goals per match - 2.25.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

El Salvador Team Overview
The last official match for the team took place on as part of the World Cup qualifiers (with El Salvador as the hosts and Suriname as the visitors). The match concluded with a score of 1-2.
The game statistics were as follows (El Salvador vs Suriname):
- possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corners: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 15 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
El Salvador have been displaying inconsistent form, with the team delivering two markedly different performances in September. This mix of success and failure is unlikely to boost their World Cup qualification hopes, although they still have a chance. Their victory over Guatemala demonstrated resilience, but the subsequent match against Suriname, which ended in a 2-1 defeat, provided a reality check. The midfield is problematic, as it allows opponents too much space to create opportunities. If the national team can improve their defensive disruption, they might achieve better results, but for now, it's a work in progress.
Match Results: El Salvador

Panama Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on during the World Cup qualifiers, facing off against Panama. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Panama vs Guatemala):
- possession percentage: 71% vs 29%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 22 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
Panama were expected to kick off their qualifying campaign with more confidence, but things didn't go as planned, despite the team being highly rated. Two draws aren't disastrous, but they can't be seen as a success either. Scoring just one goal in two matches is a setback. The issue lies not with the opponents but with the poor organization of attacking opportunities. Panama have not looked like scoring. Their chances for the World Cup remain strong, but they can't afford to drop any more points. Any loss would significantly push them away from their goal. The upcoming match will be crucial in determining their path.
Match Results: Panama
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 2, draws - 1.
- Panama have not lost in 14 of last 15 games.
- Panama have not lost in 12 of last 13 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1.25;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.25;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: El Salvador vs Panama
- average total in the tournament: 2.25 vs 1.75;
- average total goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.5;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.75 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.75 vs 1;
- El Salvador: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Panama: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1) vs 1.9 (away - 1).
- Panama have scored under 2.5 goals in last 5 away games.
Prediction on corners
El Salvador: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.25; at home field - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.7; at home field - 8.25.
Panama: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.25, away - 9.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.3; away - 6.4.
Prediction on cards
El Salvador: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.25; at home - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; at home - 1.5.
Panama: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; away - 1.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The first round of the qualifying group is nearing its end, and it's time to rally all resources. The visitors boast a higher class, leaving no room for doubt. While Panama might not always display consistency, they possess significantly stronger players. They must live up to their status, as any unnecessary loss of points could cost them a World Cup berth. Our pick is a Panama victory.