Ghana and Panama face each other in an intriguing World Cup opener, with both sides eager to make a positive start to their campaign. Ghana head into the tournament on the back of a disappointing run of results, having failed to win any of their last five warm-up matches. Their most recent outing ended in a 1-1 draw with Wales, and coach Carlos Queiroz will be hoping his side can rediscover the form that saw them win three consecutive games earlier in the year. A man to watch for the Black Stars will be Antoine Semenyo, while Inaki Williams is expected to lead the line. Winger Jeremy Opoku remains a doubt after suffering a knock against Wales. Midfielder Thomas Party is out of contention due to denied entry to Canada. Ghana have won only three of their last ten matches, scoring 1.1 goals per game while conceding 1.4.
Panama, meanwhile, arrive in better form after losing just two of their last ten matches. Their latest warm-up game ended in a 1-1 draw with Bosnia, and they will once again look to experienced captain Anibal Godoy for leadership in midfield. Panama have been entertaining to watch, averaging 3.4 total goals per game over their last ten matches. Los Canaleros score 1.8 goals per match on average, but defensive frailties remain evident, with just one clean sheet during that period.
Despite Ghana's recent struggles, Home Win should be considered as they have a number of high-profile players to choose from. Additionally, Semenyo to Score or Assist and Over 2.5 Goals bets boast big value (Panama's matches average 3.4 goals, while both teams possess enough attacking quality to contribute to an open game).
This World Cup 2026 match will be played on Thursday 18 June 2026 at 00:00.
What is our Ghana vs Panama prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Ghana 2 - 1 Panama
Ghana vs Panama Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 900 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 137 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Antoine Semenyo @ 200 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Antoine Semenyo @ 550 Odds
- To be Booked: Derrick Luckassen @ 250 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Ghana 0 @ -160 Odds
- European Handicap: Ghana +1 @ -300 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 150 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -275 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Ghana to Win @ -163 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Ghana to Win/Ghana to Win @ 275 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Ghana - No @ -225 Odds
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View OfferGhana Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwllllld | 1.10 |
| Home | ww | 3.00 |
| Away | dwllllld | 0.63 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 100% | 13% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 1.00 | 2.88 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.13 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 0.00 | 1.75 |
| BTTS | 40% | 0% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 100% | 13% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 38% |
| Expected Goals | 1.03 | 0.72 | 1.11 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.30 | 0.86 | 1.42 |
Panama Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwdldwlwd | 1.60 |
| Home | dwlwd | 1.60 |
| Away | wddwl | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 2.80 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 80% | 60% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.56 | 1.90 | 1.11 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.51 | 1.07 | 2.09 |
Ghana vs Panama Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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