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World Cup | Thu 18 Jun, 00:00

Ghana v Panama Stats

Data last updated: Thu 25 Jun 2026, 13:00 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Ghana face Panama in World Cup on Thu 18 Jun, 00:00. Group L Opens With Nerves, Speed and a Serious Test of Control. Ghana scored 16 goals across their last six matches, yet Panama are undefeated in 12 consecutive competitive matches.

BT4Y best bet

The Draw ( 23/10) Opening matches in a World Cup group sequence carry immense emotional and tactical caution

  • At 3.3, Panama Win implies roughly 30%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 41%.
  • Panama conceded only two goals across six final round qualifying matches, indicating a heavily structured defensive performance.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The 41% for Panama Win sits against roughly 30% implied by the current price. Panama conceded only two goals across six final round qualifying matches, indicating a heavily structured defensive performance.

Model chance vs price41% model chance against roughly 30% implied
Positive
Panama conceded only two goals across six final round.Article support
Positive
Price sensitivityEdge +10.7 pts
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: Panama Win is the preferred angle because panama conceded only two goals across six final round qualifying matches, indicating a heavily structured defensive performance. Given the extreme 29°C conditions and tournament opening nerves, both sides are likely to play with heightened caution, paving the way for a cagey stalemate.

Main risk

Given the extreme 29°C conditions and tournament opening nerves, both sides are likely to play with heightened caution, paving the way for a cagey stalemate.

Key Data Signals

Panama Win evidence

Panama conceded only two goals across six final round qualifying matches, indicating a heavily structured defensive performance.

What To Watch In The Data

Panama Win notes

    Market odds

    Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

    Market aligned with main pickPanama to WinBetfred guide price · Model 41% vs implied 30% · edge +10.7 pts
    3.3
    Check odds @ 3.3
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    Panama Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 52%
    2.3
    Check odds @ 2.3
    Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 50%
    2.2
    Check odds @ 2.2
    BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 50%
    1.95
    Check odds @ 1.95
    Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price
    1.95
    Check odds @ 1.95
    Over 3.5 CardsBetMGM guide price
    1.67
    Check odds @ 1.67
    Panama to Win is positive value at the current guide price, but the price only matters if the football route is clear. Use the model-versus-implied gap as the starting point, then check whether the article context, team news and section data actually point towards the same market.
    Goals, BTTS and over/under

    Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

    Ghana-
    Avg goals scored
    Panama-
    Ghana-
    Avg goals conceded
    Panama-
    Ghana-
    BTTS rate
    Panama-
    Ghana-
    Over 2.5 goals
    Panama-
    Best odds for this sectionOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 50% vs implied 46% · edge +4.5 pts
    2.2
    Check odds @ 2.2
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    Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 68%
    1.4
    Check odds @ 1.4
    Over 3.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 32%
    4.33
    Check odds @ 4.33
    BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 54%
    1.8
    Check odds @ 1.8
    BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 50%
    1.95
    Check odds @ 1.95
    Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 54%
    1.67
    Check odds @ 1.67
    Over 2.5 Goals is more of a watchlist angle than a must-bet; goals for, goals conceded and recent over rates need to point in the same direction.
    Recent form

    Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

    Ghana

    Last 50W 0D 0L
    Last 5 record
    Last 100W 0D 0L

    No recent match sample is available for Ghana yet.

    Panama

    Last 50W 0D 0L
    Last 5 record
    Last 100W 0D 0L

    No recent match sample is available for Panama yet.

    Market aligned with main pickPanama to WinBetfred guide price · Model 41% vs implied 30% · edge +10.7 pts
    3.3
    Check odds @ 3.3
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    Away / DrawBetUK guide price · model 71%
    1.62
    Check odds @ 1.62
    Panama Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 52%
    2.3
    Check odds @ 2.3
    Player stats

    Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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    Head-to-head

    Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

    0Ghana wins
    0Draws
    0Panama wins
    Market aligned with main pickPanama to WinBetfred guide price · Model 41% vs implied 30% · edge +10.7 pts
    3.3
    Check odds @ 3.3
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 50%
    2.2
    Check odds @ 2.2
    BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 50%
    1.95
    Check odds @ 1.95
    There is no strong recent head-to-head sample for Panama to Win, which makes current output, injuries and market timing more important than historic meetings.
    Season team stats

    World Cup

    Ghana2
    Played
    Panama2
    Ghana0.5
    Avg goals for
    Panama0
    Ghana0
    Avg goals against
    Panama1
    Ghana2
    Clean sheets
    Panama0
    Market aligned with main pickPanama to WinBetfred guide price · Model 41% vs implied 30% · edge +10.7 pts
    3.3
    Check odds @ 3.3
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    Panama Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 52%
    2.3
    Check odds @ 2.3
    Season data supports Panama to Win when the attacking output and defensive control both point towards the same outcome. The useful read is whether those longer-term numbers create a believable route to chances, pressure and game control in this specific match.
    League standings snapshot

    Current table context.

    PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
    2Ghana421101
    4Panama02002-2
    World Cup standings are background only here: the useful read is whether the form and chance profile translate into control, territory and clear openings in this specific fixture.
    Key match trends

    Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

    -Ghana Over 2.5
    -Panama Over 2.5
    -H2H avg goals
    Panama conceded only two goals across six final round qualifying matches, indicating a heavily structured defensive performance.

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