Guatemala vs Panama Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

A statistical edge is evident here, but the trailing side carries enough threat to keep this competitive. Once opponent quality is accounted for, the differential softens somewhat without fundamentally altering the overall outlook.

Context matters here: Panama's schedule strength (SoS: 54.9) has been notably more demanding than Guatemala's (SoS: 41.6), meaning their underlying stats reflect performance against higher-calibre opposition and should be weighted accordingly.

The attacking output of Guatemala and Panama is virtually identical, with both sides posting averages of 0.9 and 1.1 goals per game respectively.

Defensively, Panama holds the advantage — allowing just 1.7 goals per game against Guatemala's 2.1.

Guatemala has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 0 of 3 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

Panama has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 0 of 3 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

Statistical modeling projects 2.9 goals in this fixture. The data points Over 2.5 as the value threshold, while BTTS stands at likely based on both sides' scoring records.

❄️ Form Momentum: Guatemala is struggling for form, winning just 2 of their last 10 matches. Teams in this state often lack the confidence to compete in tight moments.

❄️ Form Momentum: Panama is struggling for form, winning just 2 of their last 10 matches. Teams in this state often lack the confidence to compete in tight moments.

⚠️ Risk Factor: Despite being the statistical favorite, Panama faces a key vulnerability: their defense concedes 1.7 goals per match. If Guatemala can exploit this, an upset becomes plausible.

💡 Why This Matters: The 8.9-point power rating gap between these teams translates to approximately a 72% win probability for Panama. In practical terms, Panama would win 7 out of 10 such matchups.

The numbers lean toward Panama, with a 8.9-point power rating gap pointing to a genuine advantage — though not one that makes this contest a formality.

These teams have faced each other 2 times in their recent matches, adding extra spice to this rivalry. These two teams met recently in the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - North/Central America (2025-11-14): Panama defeated Guatemala 2-3. Winning in a high-pressure tournament like this demonstrates Panama's ability to perform on the biggest stage against Guatemala. Notably, Panama achieved this result away from home, which is particularly impressive. Winning on the road against Guatemala shows genuine quality and mental strength. The narrow 2-3 result shows how tight these encounters are. A single moment of quality or a tactical tweak could swing the next meeting either way. Guatemala will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. Panama will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost. These two teams drew 1-1 in the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - North/Central America (2025-09-09). The stalemate suggests these sides are closely matched, and another tight contest could be on the cards. With the previous match ending in a draw, neither side holds a psychological edge. Both teams will feel they have a genuine chance of winning.