Panama and Trinidad and Tobago meet at Allianz Field, Minnesota, in a game that goes to the first day of Group D of the Gold Cup. The history of direct confrontations between the two countries favors the selection of Trinidad and Tobago: in the 16 disputed parties added 8 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats. However, in the last direct match Panama defeated Trinidad by 0-1.
Panama:
The selection of Panama comes to this game with a defeat, 3-0, against Uruguay, totaling in this way the second consecutive snub in friendly games. We emphasize that the Panamanians lost 8 of the last 10 games. In the last Gold Cup, Panama managed to reach the quarterfinals of the competition, but lost to Costa Rica by 1-0.
Analyzing the last 10 games it is possible to verify that the players of Julio Dely Valdés scored on average 0.5 goals and suffered an average of 2.2 goals per game, showing enormous difficulties, both in the offensive and in the defensive sector. 70% of these games ended with more than two goals in the final score.
Normally, the Panama coach presents a tactical system based on 4-2-3-1, in which Gabriel Torres is the most advanced team member. Alberto Quintero, player of the University of Sports, acts in the left band of the team, but in many phases of the game he goes down in the field to create and organize the offensive process. Apparently, there are no absences for this game.
Trinidad and Tobago:
Trinidad and Tobago left for this game with a draw, to zero, against Japan, totaling in this way the fourth game followed without winning in friendly games. If we analyze the last 10 games, we can notice that Trinidad records a great victory over the United States of America, by 2-1. The last time this team played the Gold Cup was in 2015, however, it was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Panama.
In the last 10 matches played in several competitions, the formation under Dennis Lawrence scored an average of 0.8 goals and suffered an average of 1.1 goals per game, demonstrating quality in the defensive sector. It is important to note that 70% of these matches ended with more than two goals on the scoreboard.
Usually the Trinidad and Tobago coach plays in 4-3-3, being Nathan Lewis, Williams and Levi Garcia the most offensive references of the team. On the other hand, the midfielder Khalleem Hyland is one of the great highlights of this selection, being very competent in the offensive and defensive organization of the team. Apparently, there are no major absences of players.
PREDICTION: Panama to win @ 1,80
