Bolivia vs Panama Preview, Prediction, Lineups and Team News | Copa America
Preview
- Match: Bolivia vs Panama
- Tournament: Copa America
- Date: Tuesday, July 2
- Kick-off Time: 02:00 am GMT
- Venue: Inter & Co Stadium, United States
Bolivia’s national football team will face the Panama national football team in their final group game of Copa America at the Inter & Co Stadium in the United States. This will be the first time both sides meet each other in a major international competition since Copa America 2016.
Bolivia will aim for a positive outcome on Tuesday against a side that will are now second favourites to top the group. They are coming off a disappointing 5-0 loss to Uruguay in their last game. They have been drawn alongside Uruguay, the USA and Panama. They have now lost their last seven out of the last nine matches in all competitions and are the lowest-seeded in Copa America this year. Bolivia will be looking to find their first goal of the tournament.
Meanwhile, the Panama national football team secured a surprising 2-1 victory in their last game. A win against Bolivia will confirm their spot in the quarter-finals of Copa America 2024. They also made a solid start to their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign, winning two of their qualifiers. Panama should be able to find the back of the net and move further deep into the competition.
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Bolivia vs Panama Team News
Bolivia national football team news
Bolivia is presently led by manager Antonio Carlos Zago, who won this tournament with Brazil back in 1999. Jairo Quinteros has ruptured his Achilles tendon and has been ruled out of the tournament. They are not suffering any other major injuries and will field a rotated side in the final group fixture.
Panama national football team news
Panama captain and star Anibal Godoy has been ruled out of the competition with a thigh injury. The 34-year-old has made 139 appearances for Panama since making his debut in 2010. Jose Rodriguez who missed the last game through injury could make a return in this crucial tie.
Bolivia vs Panama Predicted Lineups
Bolivia national football team predicted lineup:
Lampe; Medina, Haquin, Jusino, Jo. Sagredo; Saucedo; Terceros, Villamil, Vaca, Fernandez; Ramallo
Panama national football team predicted lineup:
Mejia; I. Anderson, Cordoba, Miller; Murillo, Martinez, Carrasquilla, Davis; Barcenas, Diaz; Fajardo
Bolivia vs Panama Head-to-Head
The two sides have faced off eight times in the past, with the Panama national football team securing five and Bolivia winning only two.
Last one result:
Bolivia 1-2 Panama – International Friendly – August 27, 2023
Panama 2-1 Bolivia – Copa America – June 6, 2016
Bolivia 1-3 Panama – International Friendly – August 10, 2011
Panama 2-0 Bolivia – International Friendly – March 25, 2011
Bolivia 1-0 Panama – International Friendly – August 20, 2008
Bolivia vs Panama Key Players to Watch out for
Roberto Fernández
The Bolivian forward who is one of the first names on the team sheet has been the best man in defense for La Verde this summer. Roberto Fernández plays as a left-back or left winger and caters the forward line with his assists and goals when given the opportunity.
Adalberto Carrasquilla
The Panama midfielder who is one of the first names on the team sheet has secured 57 caps for the national side. Adalberto Carrasquilla plays as a midfielder for the Houston Dynamo of MLS and won the Best Player award at the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup. The 25-year-old midfielder has attracted interest from Europe after a breakout campaign in 2023 with Houston.
Bolivia vs Panama Prediction
Bolivia national football team, meanwhile, will find it difficult to get past Paraguay in their next and final group game of the competition. They are the the lowest-seeded team in CONMEBOL and very little is expected from them in this competition. They succumbed to a 5-0 loss to Uruguay and a 2-0 loss to the USA in their last two games of the competition.
Panama national football team have been labeled as one of the dark horses for Copa America this summer. They are coming off a 2-1 win over USA and have a decent chance to secure a spot in the quarter-finals. This will be their second appearance in a Copa America tournament after participating in the Centenario edition of the competition in 2016.
Predicted Score: Bolivia 0-2 Panama
Where to Watch Bolivia vs Panama Live?
Q. Where to watch Bolivia vs Panama live in India?
The Bolivia vs Panama game will be televised on Sony Network/SonyLiv.
Q. Where to watch Bolivia vs Panama live game in UK?
The game between Bolivia and Panama will be live on Channel 4 in UK.
Q. Where to watch Bolivia vs Panama in USA?
The match between Bolivia and Panama will be available on FOX Sports.
Q. Where to watch Bolivia vs Panama game in Bolivia?
The Bolivia vs Panama will be live on Unitel, and Entel for Bolivia fans.
Q. Where to watch Bolivia vs Panama live in Panama?
The Bolivia vs Panama game will be available across RPC, and TVN for Panama fans.
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