Panama vs. Mexico Time TV streaming prediction for CONCACAF from seestyle's blog

The Mexican national team may not be playing its most scintillating brand of soccer, but its getting the job done in World Cup qualifying so far. With two wins in its first two matches, El Tri is the only team with a perfect record and six pointsin the final round of CONCACAF regional qualifying. It has never won three straight to start qualifying in the current round-robin format.

Itsthird match comes on Wednesday night against a Panama team that surprisingly finds itself in second place behind Mexico on four points (win and draw). The Canaleros went into Jamaica and came away with a shocking 3-0 Ozzie Guillen Jersey road victory that has vaulted theminto contention for one of the three automatic berths to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Panamanians will want to keep the good run going at home and end the three-game September slate on a positive note against one of the favorites to qualify in Mexico.

While Panama is on the ascendancy, Mexico is somehow facing criticism at home for securing results without convincing performances. Forward Rogelio Funes Mori is under particular pre sure for failing to score during the two games, despite starting both matches. The Argentina-born Funes Mori, who debuted for Mexico this summer and has four goals in nine appearances, has recently mi sed some good chances, while Alexis Vega, Henry Martin and Orbelin Pineda put away the goals in 2-1 and 1-0 victories.

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Mexicos head coach, Argentine Gerardo Tata Martino, did not travel with the team to Panama due to eye surgery. He also mi sed the trip to Costa Rica. Its probably best he doesnt get to see the conditions of the Estadio Rommel Fernandez field, which has already come under fire from Panamas own coach Thomas Christiansen for its poor state. Bruce Rondon Jersey Based on the descriptions of the hard surface andmud patches from the heavy rain in recent days, its likely to play a factor in the game.

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La Prensa Panam (@prensacom) How to watch Mexico vs. PanamaDate: Wednesday, Sept. 8Time: 8 p.m. ETSpanish-language TV: Telemundo, UniversoStream: ,Paramount+

The match will be broadcast on Telemundo and Universo and both of those channels can be streamed on . Paramount+ and the Telemundo Deportes app will also carry the match.

The event will be held at the Estadio Rommel Fernandez where 14,000 fully vaccinated fans are expected.

Mexico vs. Panama: projected lineups

The Mexican national team will not feature talented winger Alexis Vega, who has rejoined Chivas Guadalajara for rehab on his injured ankle. Central midfielder Edson Alvarez has also gone back to his club team, Ajax Amsterdam after picking up a suspension for yellow-card accumulation.

The starting lineup could see the return of Jorge Luis Robert Jersey Sanchez at right back and Luis Romo in central midfield. One of Sebastian Cordova or Andres Guardado will likely join Romo and Charly Rodriguez in midfield for their skill on set-piece deliveries.

Mexico projected lineup (4-3-3): 13-Guillermo Ochoa-GK 23-Jesus Gallardo, 2-Nestor Araujo, 3-Cesar Montes, 6-Jorge Sanchez 8-Carlos Rodriguez, 5-Luis Romo, 14-Sebastian Cordova 17-Jesus Corona, 11-Rogelio Funes Mori, 21-Uriel Antuna

Mexico projected subs (12): 1-Jonathan Orozco-GK, 12-Rodolfo Cota-GK, 24-Osvaldo Rodriguez, 19-Julio Cesar Dominguez, Yonder Alonso Jersey 22-Gilberto Sepulveda, 18-Andres Guardado, Jonathan Dos Santos, 10-Rodolfo Pizarro, 16-Jose David Ramirez, 7-Orbelin Pineda, Roberto Alvarado, 9-Henry Martin or Santiago Gimenez

Meanwhile, Panama head coach Christiansen trotted out the same lineup for both of his team'sgames and it has worked to good effect with a 0-0 home draw to Costa Rica followed by the big 3-0 road win in Jamaica. No reason not to expect him to do the same, although three matches in seven days is a hefty load. Reports in Panama say left back Eric Davis could be out with a knock from the Jamaica match (Azmahar Ariano would take his place) and Cesar Yanis could fill in for veteran Alberto Quintero.

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The Panamanians will be mi sing two of their bench players due to COVID-19 concerns. Center back Jiovany Ramos tested positive for COVID-19, and forward Jose Fajardo is also in isolation afterpresenting symptoms, though he hasnt tested positive.

Panama projected lineup (4-2-3-1): 1-Luis Mejia 15-Eric Davis, 16-Andres Andrade, 4-Fidel Escobar, 23-Michael Murillo 20-Anibal Godoy, 8-Adalberto Carrasquilla 7-Jose Luis Rodriguez, 10-Edgar Barcenas, 19-Alberto Quintero 14-Rolando Blackburn

Panama projected subs (11): 12 Yolmer Sanchez Jersey -Jose Calderon-GK, 22-Orlando Mosquera-GK, 3-Azmahar Ariano, 6-Oscar Linton, 2-Cesar Blackman, 5-Abdiel Ayarza, 21-Cesar Yanis, 9-Alfredo Stephens, 11-Eduardo Guerrero, 18-Jair Catuy, Cecilio Waterman

Mexico vs. Panama: Odds & prediction

Panama played well in its first two outings, but the opponents werent the toughest (Costa Rica and Jamaica), and the fact remains that it fell short against the Ticos at home, where Panama is known to feel the pre sure to perform for the home crowd. The Canaleros should come back down to earth against a team with the quality of Mexico and the moneyline odds reflect it.

The poor field conditions should level the playing field somewhat, which is why a draw is not entirely out of the question. Already with a maximum six points in hand from its first two matches, Mexico wouldnt be entirely di satisfied leaving Panama City with a point.

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It should take some time for the teams to adjust to the playing conditions, which is why the Mexico -0.25 first-half Asian Handicap (-115) presents compelling risk/reward. And betting on the second half as the highest-scoring half (+120) is not unreasonable.

But the most interesting odds may be found in the both teams to score category (+135). The Panamanians do not employ intricate attacking buildups and movements: They feed on broken plays and improvisation. They play simple and direct when theyre on the ball, firing shots or cro ses without much hesitation. On an uneven field against a team like Mexicos that is vulnerable on set pieces and allows the odd chance (see Jamaica match), Carlton Fisk Jersey the Panamanians should be good for a goal.

Prediction: Panama 1, Mexico 2

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