Panama – Northern Ireland Soccer Prediction

Panama has recently hit a historic milestone: it qualified for the first time for the World Cup final phase. The victory obtained in the month of October against Costa Rica was decisive for the selection coached by Hernan Gomez, who in Russia will challenge Belgium, England and Tunisia in group G.

Northern Ireland, on the other hand, will not participate in the next world championship: the play-off against Switzerland was fatal to the national team led by Michael O’Neill, who is used to playing with great tactical attention and to show a good organization, but he does not have a lot of quality in possession of the ball.

The friendly scheduled in the coming hours is not expected to be spectacular, because Panama also routinely aims above all on a good defensive solidity. Gomez often uses a 5-4-1 spell or, alternatively, he relies on a 4-4-2 compact, as happened during the recent 1-0 win against Trinidad and Tobago, decided by a goal by Jesus Gonzalez in the final.

It will be played in Panama City. The fact of being able to take the field at home, combined with the inevitable enthusiasm for the imminent participation in the World Cup, allows José Calderon and his companions to start slightly favorites.

The probable formations of Panama – Northern Ireland

PANAMA (4-4-2): Calderon; Palacios, Baloy, Peralta, Ovalle; Quintero, Avila, Diaz, Browne; Arroyo, Fajardo.
NORTHERN IRELAND (4-5-1): Hazard; Hughes, McAuley, J. Evans, McLaughlin; Whyte, Saville, Thompson, C. Evans, Dallas; Magennis.

Prediction Today: 1X
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