Mexico vs Panama: Mexico look to continue their three-match unbeaten run in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers when they face Panama on Wednesday.
Match Details:Â
Teams: Mexico vs Panama
Venue: Estadio Azteca, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
Date: Thursday 3rd February, 2022
Time: 08:30 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.concacaf.com/
Preview
Mexico head into this after a goalless draw at the hands of Costa Rica in their previous clash on Sunday.
This draw keeps them in the hunt for qualification as they have picked up 18 points from 10 matches, with control of their progress in their hands.
On the other hand, Panama picked up a massive three points with a 3-2 win over Jamaica.
This win kept them in 4th place with 17 points from 10 matches. Hence, this becomes a vital clash given it is 3rd vs 4th place.
Panama have lost just one of their last 5 matches and would be eager to continue the good work, as they eye a spot in the mega-event.
The last time these two sides met was in the reverse leg of the qualifiers in 2021, where it finished 1-1 in Panama. Blackburn and Corona scored for either side to ensure a share of the spoils.
Form Guide
Mexico: DWDLL
Panama: WLDWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Mexico 0-0 Costa Rica
Panama 3-2 Jamaica
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Mexico vs Panama in India?
The clash is available on either team’s official social media handles or on the CONCACAF website.
Team News
Sanchez is the sole absentee for Mexico in this one due to injury.
Andrade and Cummings are major doubts for the visitors after sustaining injuries vs Jamaica.
Mexico’s last four World Cup qualifiers:
2-0 loss vs. USA
2-1 loss vs. Canada
2-1 win vs. Jamaica
0-0 draw vs. Costa Rica pic.twitter.com/lndjLGa2QU— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 31, 2022
Mexico possible 11:
Ochoa, Rodriguez, Moreno, Arteaga, Araujo, Pineda, Herrera, Lainez, Corona, Lozano and Vega
Panama possible 11:
Mejia, Davis, Ariano, Escobar, Murillo, Cooper, Godoy, Quintero, Barcenas, Yanis and Blackburn
Prediction: Mexico 2-1 Panama
This is just the clash to witness given how tightly the teams are placed.
Mexico and Panama have been neck-and-neck until this time, but this is where the tide can change and one team may miss out.
It should be a close contest given how important a win is for either here. But due to the quality, we give the edge to Mexico as they the better H2H.
