Our prediction for this match:
Canada and Panama take on each other at BMO Field in what is expected to be an entertaining international friendly. The Canucks played out a goalless draw with Mexico in their last warm-up game, but they are seen as favourites to win Wednesday’s clash in Toronto. As always, all eyes will be on Bayern Munich wing-back Alphonso Davies and Lille striker Jonathan David, speaking of the home side.
Los Canaleros, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 2-0 loss to USA at the weekend and seeing that Canada are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we do not believe that the visitors are capable of spoiling Canada’s party at BMO Field. When the two teams met in the CONCACAF Nations League in June Canada defeated Panama 2-0 and we predict that history is going to repeat itself. Khimki defender Edgardo Farina should miss out with injury for the visiting side.
Highlighted Team (Canada):
Canada national football team played their first official match back in 1924 when they suffered a 3-2 loss to Australia in Brisbane. The following year the two teams faced each other one in Adelaide, with the Canadians managing to get their revenge on the Socceroos. The Canucks had several unsuccessful attempts to make it to the World Cup finals, but in 1986 they finally booked their place at the showpiece tournament.
Canada faced France in their opener, with Jean-Pierre Papin scoring the winner for les Tricolores in the dying minutes of the match. The Canadians were beaten by Hungary and USSR in the next two group games as well and, as a result, they failed to advance to the knockout stages.
Speaking of the team’s trophies, the Canucks won the CONCACAF Gold cup on two occasions (1985, 2000), with the team beating Honduras and Colombia respectively in the title games. Canada national football team play their home games at BMO Field and the capacity of the venue is 30,000.