Colombia Vs Panama Starting Lineup, Match Preview & Predictions

Colombia will face Panama in the quarterfinal of Copa America on July 6, with the match kicking off at 18:00 USA  local time.

The Colombia national football team (also known as COLÔMBA or COLÔMBIA) and the Panama national football team (commonly referred to as Panamá) last met 5 years ago in a friendly match, where Colombia secured a 3-0 victory. Colombia enters this match after a draw against Brazil last Wednesday in Group D, extending their unbeaten streak to 20 matches.

Panama, on the other hand, are in good spirits after securing victories in two consecutive games against Bolivia and the USA. However, they have been struggling defensively, having conceded goals in their last five matches.

 

Colombia Vs Panama Starting Lineup and Live Score Updates

We are updating team formations and line-ups for the Colombia vs. Panama match in real time. The teams’ starting line-ups are yet to be announced.

 

Colombia Possible Starting Lineup

We’ll see who starts for Colombia this time, as their recent match featured:

1. 1. 1. Camilo Vargas
      2. Deiver Machado
      3. Davinson Sanchez
      4. Carlos Cuesta
      5. Daniel Munoz
      6. Jefferson Lerma
      7. Richard Rios
      8. Luis Diaz
      9. James Rodriguez
      10. Jhon Arias
      11. Jhon Cordoba

 

Panama Possible Starting Lineup

Panama started their recent match with:

• • 1. Orlando Mosquera
    2. Yoel Barcenas
    3. Cesar Blackman
    4. Jose Cordoba
    5. Eric Davis
    6. Jose Fajardo
    7. Edgardo Farina
    8. Carlos Harvey
    9. Cristian Martinez
    10. Amir Murillo
    11. Jovani Welch

 

Key Players Ahead of the Match Between Colombia vs Panama

Colombia

1. Luis Diaz
   • Position: Forward
   • Club: Liverpool (England)
   • Key Attributes: Speed, dribbling, and finishing. Diaz has been instrumental in Colombia’s attack, providing crucial goals and assists.
2. James Rodriguez
   • Position: Midfielder
   • Club: Sao Paulo (Brazil)
   • Key Attributes: Playmaking, vision, and set-piece delivery. Rodriguez’s creativity and experience make him a vital part of Colombia’s midfield.
3. Davinson Sanchez
   • Position: Defender
   • Club: Tottenham Hotspur (England)
   • Key Attributes: Defensive solidity, aerial ability, and tackling. Sanchez’s presence at the back is crucial for maintaining a strong defensive line.
4. Jhon Cordoba
   • Position: Forward
   • Club: Hertha BSC (Germany)
   • Key Attributes: Physicality, hold-up play, and goal-scoring. Cordoba’s strength and positioning make him a threat in the opposition’s box.

Panama

1. Yoel Barcenas
   • Position: Midfielder
   • Club: CD Tondela (Portugal)
   • Key Attributes: Versatility, work rate, and crossing. Barcenas is known for his ability to create opportunities and support both defense and attack.
2. Alfredo Stephens
   • Position: Forward
   • Club: Arka Gdynia (Poland)
   • Key Attributes: Speed, agility, and finishing. Stephens is a dynamic forward who can exploit spaces behind defenses.
3. Eric Davis
   • Position: Defender
   • Club: FC DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda (Slovakia)
   • Key Attributes: Defensive consistency, overlapping runs, and set-pieces. Davis is crucial for both his defensive duties and his ability to support attacks from the back.
4. Jose Cordoba
   • Position: Defender
   • Club: Deportivo Saprissa (Costa Rica)
   • Key Attributes: Leadership, aerial prowess, and tackling. Cordoba’s defensive acumen and leadership are pivotal for maintaining Panama’s defensive structure.

These players are expected to play crucial roles in their respective teams’ performance, influencing the outcome of the match with their skills and contributions on the field.

 

Colombia Vs Panama Head-to-Head Records

Colombia and Panama have faced each other once since June 2019, with Colombia winning that match. The most recent encounter was on June 4, 2019, in a friendly, where Colombia emerged victorious with a 3-0 scoreline. In total, Colombia have scored 3 goals in their head-to-head matchups, while Panama have not scored any. Overall, Colombia have a better head-to-head record against Panama in recent history.

Date	Competition	Team 1	Score	Team 2
Jun 4, 2019	Friendly	Colombia	3 – 0	Panama

 

Colombia Vs Panama Recent Form Analysis

Colombia played to a draw with Brazil in their previous match, while Panama are on a winning streak, having won against Bolivia and the USA in their last two matches. Overall, Colombia have won 15 of their last 20 matches, with 0 losses and 5 draws. Panama have won 12 of their last 19 matches, losing 5 and drawing 2.

In their most recent 6 matches:

Colombia

• Won 5 times:
  • 3-0 against Costa Rica on June 29
  • 2-1 against Paraguay on June 25
  • 3-0 against Bolivia on June 16
  • 5-1 against USA on June 9
  • 3-2 against Romania on March 26
• Drew once:
  • 1-1 against Brazil on July 3

Panama

• Won 4 times:
  • 3-1 against Bolivia on July 2
  • 2-1 against USA on June 28
  • 3-1 against Montserrat on June 10
  • 2-0 against Guyana on June 7
• Lost twice:
  • 1-3 against Uruguay on June 24
  • 0-1 against Paraguay on June 17

 

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