Panama seek their third appearance in the final and first since 2013 when they square off against the United States Men's National Team in the semifinals of the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup on Wednesday. The Panamanians, who were defeated by Team USA in their previous two trips to the final, earned the opportunity to exact a bit of revenge by trouncing Qatar 4-0 in the quarterfinals on Sunday. The Americans reached the semis for the ninth time in the last 10 Gold Cups by edging Canada on penalties after battling to a 2-2 draw.
Kickoff at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Americans are the -170 favorites (risk $170 to win $100) in the latest USMNT vs. Panama odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Panamanians are +490 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +260 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Panama vs. USMNT picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, Eimer has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. Since the end of last year's World Cup, he has been red-hot, going 156-130-7 for a profit of $3,412 for $100 bettors.
Now, Eimer has broken down USMNT vs. Panama from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Panama vs. USMNT:
- USMNT vs. Panama money line: USA -170, Panama +490, Draw +260
- USMNT vs. Panama over/under: 2.5 goals
- USMNT vs. Panama spread: USA -0.5 (-170)
- USA: The Americans have outscored their opponents 29-5 over their last nine matches across all competitions
- PAN: Panama's clean sheet against Qatar was their first in seven overall contests
- USMNT vs. Panama picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back the USMNT
Team USA is riding a 10-game unbeaten streak across all competitions after battling Canada to a 2-2 draw and winning 3-2 on penalties in the quarters. The American's last defeat came on Jan. 25, when they dropped a 2-1 decision to Serbia in an international friendly match. The U.S. have dominated the all-time series with Panama with 18 victories, including five in the last six meetings, and four draws in 25 matchups.
The USMNT cruised to a 5-1 victory when the sides last met in March 2022 during World Cup Qualifying, with Jesus Ferreira netting one of the goals. The 22-year-old forward has been the offensive star of this competition as he leads all players with six goals after following his three-goal performance against Saint Kitts and Nevis in the group stage with another hat trick versus Trinidad and Tobago. Brandon Vazquez is tied for fourth in the competition with three goals, while midfielder Djordje Mihailovic has recorded two goals and a pair of assists. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Panama
The Panamanians, who beat the USMNT on penalties in the 2015 third-place game, have amassed 10 goals over four matches after being shut out in back-to-back contests leading up to the competition. Forward Jose Fajardo has made an impact offensively in each of his three appearances in the tournament, converting in Panama's 2-1 victories against Costa Rica and Martinique before notching an assist versus Qatar in the semifinals. The 29-year-old has had success against Team USA in the past, registering a brace in a friendly three years ago.
After getting off to a slow start in the competition, Ismael Diaz has been on fire for Panama of late. The 26-year-old winger failed to get on the scoresheet in the team's first two matches but notched a goal and an assist in a 2-2 draw with El Salvador in the group-stage finale. He then recorded a hat trick against Qatar on Sunday. Midfielder Anibal Gudoy has scored two of his four career goals with the national team against the U.S., as he converted in both of Panama's last two meetings with the Americans. See which team to pick here.
How to make USMNT vs. Panama picks
Eimer has broken down the Concacaf Gold Cup semifinal match from every angle. He is leaning Under on the goal total and has locked in a pair of confident best bets, including one that pays plus money, while also offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can only see his Concacaf Gold Cup picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So who wins USMNT vs. Panama on Wednesday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Panama vs. USMNT have all the value, all from the soccer expert who has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the world, and find out.
