United States vs. Panama Gold Cup Semifinal Prediction & Pick for June 22nd, 2011

We’re going to go a bit of a different route today with a huge upcoming soccer game for the United States Men’s National Team against Panama.  While Panama and the USA already played once in the group stage of this Gold Cup, this will be a rematch of the first loss in the group stage for the USA in over 5 years.  Panama won that first game 2-1, and the United States looked disoriented the entire game.  Both teams have played well from that point on though, with the USA dominating Jamaica in a 2-0 win in the Quarterfinals, and Panama winning against El Salvador in penalty kicks on Sunday night.  Coach Bob Bradley for the United States went a different route in the must win game against Jamaica on Sunday, and sat his star Landon Donovan until the middle of the second half.  It was said that the reason behind this was to conserve Donovan and that he would only play if needed.  This semi-finals match-up of the Gold Cup will take place on Wednesday night June 22nd at 7pm EDT.

 

Odds for United States vs. Panama

United States: -263

Tie (sending it into overtime): +350

Panama: +525

 

Free Prediction

This is a tough spot for Panama.  After knocking off the United States once, it’s unlucky that they had to run into them again.  The United States finally seems to be putting it all together, and looks to be in position to make a real push to win this tournament.  The USA will come out strong against this Panama team, especially knowing that they’ve already lost to them just two weeks back.

Prediction: United States- 2 Panama- 0

 

Free Pick

This free pick comes with a little something extra since you’re having to give up a little with the United States odds at -263.  First off, although the USA is a fairly big favorite, it’s still a solid bet giving the situation.  On top of that though, I like the UNDER 2.5 here (at -111 odds). I’m picking the United States here.

Free Pick:  United States -263

Bonus Pick:  UNDER 2.5 at -111

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