In the second round of the third stage of World Cup 2026 qualification in North and Central America, the national teams of Panama and Guatemala will face each other on September 9, 2025.
Our Prediction for Panama vs Guatemala
Panama clearly hopes to repeat its 2018 achievement, when the team debuted at the World Cup. So far, the progress has stalled: after reaching the 2023 Gold Cup final, Panama exited in the quarterfinals the following summer. However, in the previous qualifying round, they managed four wins from four matches.
Guatemala, meanwhile, had their best Gold Cup result since 1996 by finishing third this summer. Hopes for a national team renaissance were already raised during qualification, as they collected nine points in three matches in the previous round. However, they lost their most difficult match 0-3 to Guyana.
Thomas Christiansen’s side drew 0-0 with Suriname in their last outing, while their opponents played El Salvador and lost 0-1 after conceding a goal.
Panama vs Guatemala: Key Statistics and Trends
Panama has won five out of their last seven matches
On average, Panama scores 1.9 goals and concedes 1.2 goals per match
50% of Panama’s games have goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.1 goals per match
Guatemala has lost three of their last six matches
Guatemala averages 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 goals conceded per match
50% of Guatemala’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.4
Panama vs Guatemala: Probable Starting Lineups
Panama (probable lineup): Mosquera - Cornejo, Andrade, Escobar, Murillo - Carrasquilla, Godoy, Diaz, Cristian Martinez, Rodriguez - Waterman
Guatemala (probable lineup): Hagen - Morales, Samayoa, Pinto, Herrera - Robles, Franco, Munoz, Escobar - Santis, Rubin
Previous Matches: Panama vs Guatemala
Panama is unbeaten in their last eleven head-to-head matches, with only three of those ending in a draw.
Free Prediction for Panama vs Guatemala
The hosts are considered clear favorites. However, don't expect a high-scoring spectacle — our prediction: "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.96).
