Bolivia v Panama

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Bolivia were handed a second defeat on the trot in the Copa America in Group C and it was a particularly heavy one to an in-form Uruguay outfit who blasted five goals past La Verde in a comprehensive 5-0 win, while Panama bounced back from an opening defeat to Uruguay with a 2-1 win against the host nation, USA, to keep them in the frame for a possible top two finish in the group.

That heavy loss to Uruguay on matchday 2 became a fifth defeat on the trot for Bolivia who had previously slipped to losses at the hands of Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia in international friendlies along with their opening 2-0 defeat to USA in Group C in the Copa America.

Indeed, such has been Bolivia's decline in form in recent times that Antonio Carlos Zago's side have managed to capture just two wins in their last 16 internationals which were gained over Peru in a rare success in a World Cup qualifier along with a friendly win against Andorra.

However, La Verde have slipped to 13 defeats within this 16-game sequence which does not bode well for this upcoming clash against Panama especially as they lost 2-1 to the same opponents in a friendly in August of last year.

Panama managed to bounce back from a 3-1 defeat to Uruguay in their opening game in Group C when they recorded a 2-1 victory over the host nation, USA, on matchday 2 which gives Thomas Christiansen's side a decent chance of claiming another three points against a beleaguered Bolivia outfit in this upcoming clash at the Inter&Co Stadium.

Although The Canalmen have slipped to recent defeats against the likes of Mexico and Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League along with a friendly loss to Paraguay just ahead of the Copa America tournament, Panama have also claimed victories over Guyana and Montserrat in World Cup qualifiers along with their recent morale-boosting win against USA.

The bigger picture shows Panama have lost just four of their last 14 games overall in all competitions whilst also collecting no fewer than nine wins in the process which should give The Canalmen plenty of belief and confidence that they can get the job done against Bolivia and then hope Uruguay inflict a defeat upon second placed USA.

Bolivia v Panama Verdict

Bolivia possess a woeful record of results in the Copa America as La Verde have lost each of their last 14 matches on the trot in this tournament and indeed have picked up just one win in their previous 32 attempts!

Panama's exposure in the Copa America has been limited to just five games to date but they have registered two wins against Bolivia and USA.

Therefore, our main bet will be Panama win @ 1.61

Other side bets worth considering:

Panama win & Under 2.5 goals @ 3.50

Correct Score: Panama 1-0 @ 6.00