Panama vs. Costa Rica - prediction, team news, lineups
Preview
Panama and Costa Rica will face off in a crucial CONCACAF Nations League match on Tuesday, June 14. Both teams are looking to secure a spot in the knockout round of the tournament.Panama is coming off a 2-0 win over Martinique in their opening match of the Nations League. The win was a confidence booster for Panama, who had struggled in recent months. Costa Rica, on the other hand, lost their opening match of the Nations League to Mexico, 3-0. The loss was a setback for Costa Rica, who are looking to build on their success at the 2022 World Cup.
The match between Panama and Costa Rica is expected to be a close one. Both teams have a lot of talented players, and they will be looking to put on a good show for their fans.Team news
Panama will be without the services of defender Fidel Escobar, who is suspended for the match. Otherwise, Panama coach Thomas Christiansen has a full squad to choose from.Costa Rica will also be without a key player, as goalkeeper Keylor Navas is injured. Navas is one of Costa Rica's best players, and his absence will be a blow to the team. However, Costa Rica coach Luis Fernando Suarez has plenty of other talented players to choose from, and he will be confident that his team can get a positive result against Panama.
