Ghana vs Panama Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jun 2026
FIFA World Cup Betting Preview: Ghana vs Panama
Ghana face Panama in this FIFA World Cup Group L clash at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field), with kick-off set for 19:00 on Wednesday 17 June.
England and Croatia complete the Group L lineup. The betting sites make England clear favourites to win the group, with Croatia expected to claim second place. Ghana and Panama are viewed as the outsiders.
Ghana look like an attractive bet at +115 in the Full-Time Result market and we think they can get the better of Panama. The Black Stars possess greater quality in the final third, with players such as Antoine Semenyo, Inaki Williams and Ernest Nuamah capable of causing Panama plenty of problems. Their pace, power and technical ability could prove decisive in what is a crucial opening match for both nations.
Set-pieces could also play a key role in Ghana's favour. The Black Stars scored a significant proportion of their goals from aerial situations during qualifying and have the physical presence to trouble Panama from corners and free-kicks.
With attacking quality and a potential edge from dead-ball situations, Ghana look well placed to claim all three points against a Panama side that benefited from a more favourable qualifying path due to the automatic qualification of co-hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Ghana booked their place at the World Cup by topping CAF qualifying Group I, finishing six points clear of Madagascar. The Black Stars won eight of their 10 qualifiersvand signed off their campaign with a 1-0 home victory over Comoros.
However, their preparations for the tournament have been underwhelming. Ghana lost 5-1 to Austria and 2-1 to Germany in March before suffering a 2-0 defeat to Mexico and playing out a 1-1 draw with Wales in their final warm-up matches.
With CONCACAF rivals and tournament co-hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States qualifying automatically, Panama benefited from a more favourable route to the World Cup. Los Canaleros topped their second-round qualifying group, finishing three points clear of Suriname in a section that also included Guatemala and El Salvador.
Panama's form in 2026 has been mixed, with two wins, three draws and two defeats from seven friendly matches. Their final three warm-up games produced a 6-2 loss to Brazil, a 4-2 victory over the Dominican Republic and a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Head-to-Head Statistics
There is no previous head-to-head history between Ghana and Panama.
| FIFA World Cup | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Ghana |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 |  Panama |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0:4 | 0 |
Confirmed Lineups
Ghana confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Lawrence Ati-Zigi (GK), Marvin Senaya, Jonas Adjetey, Jerome Opoku, Gideon Mensah, Ernest Nuamah, Caleb Yirenkyi, Elisha Owusu, Antoine Semenyo, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Jordan Ayew.
Panama confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Orlando Mosquera (GK), Jiovany Ramos, Jose Cordoba, Andres Andrade, Amir Murillo, Carlos Harvey, Yoel Barcenas, Cesar Blackman, Christian Martinez, Cecilio Waterman, Jose Luis Rodriguez.
Ghana vs Panama Prediction & Betting Tips
Get the full betting picture for Ghana vs Panama, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.
Match Prediction
Ghana are available at +115 to land a win and we think this price looks far too big. We’re anticipating that the favourites will claim a victory and some nice dividends can be landed.
Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest World Cup stats.
Key Ghana vs Panama stats:
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 46.5% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 50-55%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
The Match Result & Total market provides bettors with a great alternative at bigger odds. It gives you the chance to back Ghana along with a certain number of goals being scored.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Let’s go for Ghana to win 1-0, a bet which is available at +600. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.
Player Prop Picks
Ismael Díaz (Panama) can be wagered at -154 to register at least one shot on goal. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.
Jordan Ayew (Ghana) has managed two goals in his past four matches. It’s worth a gamble on the +260 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’re happy to go with a bet builder that has Ghana to claim a victory, No on the Both Teams to Score market as well as Ismael Díaz (Panama) to record one or more shots on target.
Should you want to back different outcomes for the same football game, then a bet builder will suit your needs. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.
Ghana vs Panama Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The draw is available at +215 if you believe that this World Cup clash will finish level, with Ghana at +138 and Panama chalked up at +225 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.
A win for Ghana would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get -102 that they overcome Panama going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.
Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. The Both Teams to Score market provides some good options, with Yes and No hard to split in terms of odds.
If you head to the best football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to World Cup matches. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.
Antoine Semenyo is available at +210 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +500 to find the net first.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Ghana Stats
Panama Stats
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Ghana vs Panama Lineups & Team News
Avoid surprises — review the Ghana vs Panama team news before you bet. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the World Cup along with up-to-date injury news.
Ghana Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1
Panama Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Ghana Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1
Panama Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Ghana Substitutes
- 2Alidu Seidu
- 6Abdul Mumin
- 7Abdul Fatawu
- 8Kwasi Sibo
- 10B. Thomas-Asante
- 12Joseph Anang
- 13C. Bonsu Baah
- 16Benjamin Asare
- 17Abdul Rahman Baba
- 19Inaki Williams
- 20Augustine Boakye
- 21Kojo Peprah Oppong
- 23Derrick Luckassen
- 25Prince Adu
Panama Substitutes
- 1Luis Mejia
- 4Fidel Escobar
- 5Edgardo Farina
- 8A. Carrasquilla
- 9Tomas Rodriguez
- 10Ismael Diaz
- 12Cesar Samudio
- 15Eric Davis
- 17Jose Fajardo
- 19Alberto Quintero
- 20Anibal Godoy
- 21Cesar Yanis
- 24Azarias Londono
- 25Roderick Miller
- 26Jorge Gutierrez
Previous Ghana Lineups
Previous Panama Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Ghana Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Carlos Queiroz
Panama Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 4 |
| 3 | Bosnia and H. | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 4 |
| 4 | Turkey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Curacao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:9 | 1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10:4 | 7 |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:2 | 5 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:0 | 7 |
| 2 | Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:5 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 3 |
| 4 | Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 3 | Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:1 | 5 |
| 3 | DR Congo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:11 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 2 | Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:4 | 0 |
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