USA vs. Panama prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for Copa America match

Brad Cox

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USA face Panama as they look to build on their opening day win at Copa America 2024.

Gregg Berhalter's side cruised to a 2-0 victory over Bolivia in Arlington, Texas and now head to Atlanta at the magnificent Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Panama struggled but put up a fight in their opener as they were defeated by one of the tournament's favorites Uruguay 3-1.

Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun got on the scoresheet at AT&T Stadium and look to continue the US' winning form against Panama. 

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USA vs. Panama prediction, odds

  • Moneyline lean: USA (-275)
  • Score prediction: USA 2-1 Panama

USA are ranked 11th in the world according to the FIFA World Rankings whereas Panama are 43rd.

While rankings are no indicator of a certain result playing out, it suggests the US are expected to come out on top and the odds reflect that.

But tournament football is a different breed and if Panama set up correctly, they could make life tough for USA.

 BetMGM
(USA)
USA win-275
Draw+380
Panama win+775
Both teams
to score
Y: +125
N: -175
Over / Under
2.5 goals
O: -120
U: -115
USA
-1.5 goals
-190
Panama
+1.5 goals
+525

USA vs. Panama match facts

  • Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
  • Kickoff time: 6 p.m. local (6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT)
  • Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, USA)
  • Referee: Ivan Barton (El Salvador)
  • Last meeting: USA 1-1 Panama (Panama won 5-4 on penalties) (July. 12, 2023 | CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal)

USA vs. Panama best bet

  • Pick: USA to win and over 2.5 combined goals
  • Odds: -160 (BetMGM)

With USA looking comfortable in their opener versus Bolivia, Berhalter's men will be desperate to put up six points in Group C ahead of playing the toughest side Uruguay.

With that being said, it's expected that the US will go all out for this one but could leave gaps at the back meaning Panama may get on the scoresheet, making the over 2.5 combined goals a good pick.

USA vs. Panama prop bet

  • Pick: Over 2.5 total goals
  • Odds: -120 (BetMGM)

Panama created chances against Uruguay and while the US kept a clean sheet against Bolivia, they'll be tested more on Thursday night. 

The US looked good on the attack and dangerous through the likes of Pulisic and Balogun.

  • Pick: Christian Pulisic anytime goalscorer
  • Odds: +130 (FanDuel)

Pulisic is USA's main man and he started this tournament off with a banger cutting in from the left onto his favored right foot and hitting a rocket into the back of the net.

To put it simply, if he doesn't score the US may have a hard time. 

USA vs. Panama live stream, TV channel

 TV channelStreaming
USAFox, Univision, TUDNFubo, Fox Sports app/website, Univision Now, TUDN app/website, ViX
CanadaTSN 1, TSN 3, TSN 4, TSN 5TSN+, RDS app
UKPremier Sports 1Premier Sports Player

The second match for the USMNT at the 2024 Copa America will be televised in English on Fox. There is also a Spanish-language broadcast on both TUDN and Univision. All three channels will be available to stream on Fubo, who are offering a FREE trial for new users.

In Canada, the match will be televised on TSN, with streaming on the broadcaster's dedicated platform, TSN+. RDS provides French-language coverage.

The entire 2024 Copa America will be televised in the United Kingdom on Premier Sports 1, with streaming on their platform, Premier Sports Player.

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Brad is a content producer for The Sporting News and has previously worked for the likes of Squawka and The Athletic. His career highlight to date is reporting from the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final in Paris.