Ghana vs Panama

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• Group L opener with England and Croatia still ahead makes this a valuable win chance for both, but not a Matchday 3 goal-difference chase. Expect Ghana to carry more width and late attacking depth, with Panama capable of slowing spells in a 4-4-2.
• Ghana start with Semenyo, Nuamah, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Jordan Ayew, with Iñaki Williams, Fatawu Issahaku and Thomas-Asante available to raise late attacking pressure. Panama’s Carrasquilla, Godoy and Ismael Díaz are bench options rather than starters, which slightly lowers their starting control and transition threat.
• Home -0.25 at 2.00 is cleaner than Home -0.5 at 2.30 because Ghana can still half-lose on a draw in a likely tight opener. Away +0.25 at 1.82 is weaker because Panama’s XI looks more reactive and their key bench impact may arrive later rather than from kickoff.