World Cup
Ghana vs Panama
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 - 00:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: BMO Field
Ghana vs Panama Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
Ghana take on Panama on Friday, in their opening FIFA World Cup Group L clash at BMO Field in Toronto. Ghana will look to their attacking strength to control the game, while Panama aims to stay compact defensively and rely on discipline to grind out a result in a challenging group.
Read the prediction for Ghana vs Panama before making your selection.
Prediction for Ghana vs Panama in the 2026 World Cup
Both national teams make their 2026 World Cup debut. This is the scenario with the most uncertainty for bettors, and the odds reflect that unpredictability.
Check our best Ghana vs Panama prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Panama
Last updated on 17-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Ghana are the favourite to win, with 44% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: Ghana vs Panama
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Thursday, 18/06/2026
🕐 Time: 00:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: BMO Field
Ghana: 2026 World Cup debut
Ghana make their FIFA World Cup debut, but already have 14 match(es) in 2026 during the pre-World Cup period. Their record in the 2026 campaign:
8 win(s), 2 draw(s), and 4 defeat(s)
26 goals scored (1.86 per match)
16 goals conceded (1.14 per match)
Key players for Ghana
Top scorer: Jordan Ayew with 7 goal(s)
Assists: Jordan Ayew with 7
Latest results for Ghana
17/06/2026 19:00
02/06/2026 14:45
22/05/2026 22:00
30/03/2026 14:45
27/03/2026 13:00
Panama: 2026 World Cup debut
Panama make their FIFA World Cup debut after playing 17 match(es) in 2026.
The record for Los Canaleros's campaign this year:
9 win(s), 6 draw(s), and 2 defeat(s)
30 goals scored (1.76 per match)
18 goals conceded (1.06 per match)
Key players for Los Canaleros
Top scorer: José Fajardo Nelson with 3 goal(s)
Assists: Michael Amir Murillo with 3 assists
Latest results for Los Canaleros
17/06/2026 19:00
06/06/2026 15:00
03/06/2026 20:45
31/05/2026 17:30
31/03/2026 13:30
Ghana vs Panama: head-to-head history
Ghana and Panama do not have a recent head-to-head record. This will be the first match between the two national teams in recent years.
Probable lineups for Ghana vs Panama
Check the probable lineups below for the Ghana vs Panama prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
Ghana: Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Marvin Senaya, Jonas Adjetey, Jerome Opoku, Gideon Mensah, Elisha Owusu, Caleb Yirenkyi, Iñaki Williams, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew
Panamá: Orlando Mosquera, José Córdoba, Fidel Escobar, Andrés Andrade, Michael Amir Murillo, Aníbal Godoy, Carlos Harvey, Eric Davis, Yoel Bárcenas, Ismael Díaz, José Fajardo.
Other predictions for the match
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Stats
The statistics for Ghana vs La Marea Roja that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 3.15
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 73%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 85%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 50%
Cards
0
League: 2.54
Corners
0
League: 8.65
Home Team
Ghana
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
0 |
| Home |
W
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Panama
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Corners
0 / Match
Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
0 / Match
Panama
(2)(2)
Ghana
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Panama
(1)(2)
Ghana
Goals Scored
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
Panama
(1)(0)
Ghana
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0 / Match
Panama
(0)(1)
Ghana
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Korea
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Czech Republic
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
South Africa
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Canada
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Switzerland
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
Qatar
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Scotland
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Brazil
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Morocco
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Haiti
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Turkey
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Paraguay
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Germany
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Ivory Coast
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Ecuador
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Curaçao
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sweden
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Japan
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Netherlands
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cape Verde
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Spain
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Saudi Arabia
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Uruguay
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Norway
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
France
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Senegal
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Iraq
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentina
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Austria
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Jordan
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Algeria
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Congo DR
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Portugal
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
England
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Ghana
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Panama
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Croatia
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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