Ghana vs Panama Prediction & Betting Tips | 18 June 2026

Match Preview

Ghana and Panama kick off their World Cup 2026 journey on Thursday 18 June 2026 at 00:00 in what promises to be an interesting contest. Ghana are looking to put a disappointing run behind them, having not secured a victory in their last five preparatory games. Their last result was a 1-1 stalemate with Wales, and manager Carlos Queiroz will be keen for his team to recapture the form that saw them victorious in three successive matches earlier this year. Antoine Semenyo is a player to keep an eye on for the Black Stars, with Inaki Williams expected to spearhead the attack. Jeremy Opoku's participation is uncertain due to an injury sustained against Wales. Ghana's record stands at three wins in their last ten outings, netting 1.1 goals per fixture and letting in 1.4. Panama, conversely, come into this encounter in stronger shape, having suffered only two defeats in their last ten games. Their most recent friendly finished 1-1 against Bosnia, and the experienced Anibal Godoy is set to be a key figure in their midfield. Panama's matches have been lively affairs, with an average of 3.4 total goals in their last ten. While Los Canaleros average 1.8 goals scored per game, their defence has shown vulnerabilities, with only one clean sheet in that stretch. Despite Ghana's recent difficulties, a Home Win is a tempting proposition given their array of talented individuals. Furthermore, bets on Semenyo to Score or Assist and Over 2.5 Goals appear to offer excellent value, considering Panama's games average 3.4 goals and both teams have the attacking capability to ensure an open match.

Ghana Team Form and Stats

Looking at Ghana's performance across their last 10 fixtures in all competitions, their form reads as D, W, W, W, L, L, L, L, L, D, yielding 1.10 points on average overall. At home, they've shown much better form with W, W, averaging 3.00 points per game. Away from home, their record is D, W, L, L, L, L, L, D, with an average of 0.63 points per match.

Their overall win percentage stands at 30%, but this dramatically increases to 100% when playing on home turf, dropping to just 13% on their travels. On average, Ghana score 2.50 goals per game overall, with 1.00 scored at home and 2.88 away. Their scoring average per game is 1.10 overall, 1.00 at home, and 1.13 away. They concede an average of 1.40 goals per game overall, a remarkable 0.00 at home, and 1.75 away. Both Teams to Score has occurred in 40% of their games overall, 0% at home, and 50% away. They've kept a clean sheet in 30% of their overall matches, a perfect 100% at home, and 13% away. Ghana have failed to score in 30% of their overall games, 0% at home, and 38% away. Their expected goals (xG) figure is 1.03 overall, 0.72 at home, and 1.11 away. Conversely, their expected goals against (xGA) is 1.30 overall, 0.86 at home, and 1.42 away.

Panama Team Form and Stats

Here's a look at Panama's recent form and statistics across their last 10 fixtures in all competitions.

**Form Results (Last 10 Matches):**

Overall: d w w d l d w l w d

Home: d w l w d

Away: w d d w l

**Points Per Game:**

Overall: 1.60

Home: 1.60

Away: 1.60

**Key Statistics:**

* **Win Percentage:** Panama has secured victory in 40% of their matches overall, with the same percentage applying to both their home and away fixtures.

* **Average Goals Per Game:** Across all competitions, Panama averages 3.40 goals per game. This breaks down to 2.80 at home and a higher 4.00 when playing away.

* **Goals Scored:** They are netting an average of 1.80 goals per match, consistent across home and away games.

* **Goals Conceded:** Panama is letting in 1.60 goals on average per game. This figure is lower at home (1.00) but higher on their travels (2.20).

* **Both Teams to Score (BTTS):** BTTS has occurred in 80% of Panama's overall matches. This is seen in 60% of their home games and a significant 100% of their away fixtures.

* **Clean Sheets:** They have managed to keep a clean sheet in 10% of their overall matches, with a 20% success rate at home and 0% away.

* **Failed to Score:** Panama has failed to find the net in just 10% of their overall games, rising to 20% at home and 0% away.

* **Expected Goals (xG):** Their expected goals for stand at 1.56 overall, with a higher 1.90 at home and 1.11 away.

* **Expected Goals Against (xGA):** They are expected to concede 1.51 goals per game overall. This is 1.07 at home and 2.09 away.

Ghana vs Panama Head to Head Statistics (H2H)

There is no prior head-to-head record for these two clubs.