2023 Gold Cup Finals, Mexico vs Panama: Prediction & Best Bet
Written by: Nate Hornung
Last Update: Sun Jul 16, 2023, 12:00 pm ET
Read Time: 4 minutes
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The 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup has finally reached it's final game!
Tonight in Los Angeles at Sofi Stadium, Mexico and Panama square off to crown one of them 2023 Gold Cup Champion.
Let's talk about this final showdown and see if we can find a best bet in this title game!
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2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup Recap
Mexico came out on top of Group B after beating both Haiti and Honduras. After already clinching the group, they did lose the last game of Group Stage to 2022 FIFA World Cup Host and Gold Cup Invitee, Qatar.
After moving on, Mexico beat Costa Rica 2-0 in the quarterfinals and handed Jamaica 3-0 in the semifinals in order to reach their third consecutive CONCACAF Gold Cup Final.
Panama ended up winning Group C after playing their group to two wins and a draw. They beat Costa Rica and Martinique to open the Group Stage, and then drew with El Salvador in the last game.
Panama moved on and shut down Qatar 4-0 in the quarterfinals and booked themselves a date with the United States in the semifinals.
Panama and the US went into penalties and ended with plenty of drama. After winning 5-4 on PKs, Panama advanced and secured a spot in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final.
This is Panama's first appearance in the Gold Cup Final since 2013 and they are eager to capture their first title.
2023 Gold Cup Final Game Information
Matchup Information
- Venue & Location: Sofi Stadium (Los Angeles, CA)
- Date: Sunday, July 16th, 2023
- Kick Off: 7:30pm Eastern
- Broadcast: FOX Sports 1
Betting Odds
Odds courtesy of Bovada.
Spread
- Mexico -1 (+111)
- Panama +1 (-132)
Moneyline (After 90 Minutes)
- Mexico -165
- Draw +255
- Jamaica +525
Total
- Over 2 (-132)
- Under 2 (+111)
Mexico vs Panama Prediction & Best Bets
We're in for a thriller tonight with these two teams.
They been playing some great soccer throughout this tournament, and they've been the two strongest teams without a doubt.
Panama has been exciting to watch and completely dominated the United States in the semifinals. Mexico has always had their hearts set on the Gold Cup Title, and tonight they will play for yet another CONCACAF Gold Cup Championship.
Will they be able to clinch another title? Or will Panama lift the trophy for the first time?
The Pick: Mexico/Panama Under 2 (+111) Bovada
Although these teams have rarely had trouble scoring this tournament, I think we see a defensive match tonight. Yes, Mexico score in 90 seconds in their semifinal, but Panama was able to contain the United States through regular time until the 105th minute.
I think we see something similar in this game and see this one play to a 0-0 draw through 90 minutes.
For plus money, I'll definitely bet on this championship to be a "boring" game for soccer casuals with, hopefully, zero goals.
Bonus Bet: Panama +0.5 (+130)
Like I said, I think we see this play to a nil-nil draw after 90 minutes. If perhaps Panama squeaks one in and steals this game, we will still profit.
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