Mexico vs Panama Predictions

• Mexico beat Panama 1-0 earlier this month
• Panama beat a below-par US side in the semis
• Mexico have won by two clear goals in four of their five tournament games

Can Panama make history?

CONCACAF’s top title has so far only been claimed by the USA, Mexico and Canada, with Mexico the dominant side in the confederation with seven Gold Cup wins to their name. That could become eight this weekend, as they prepare to clash with Panama in the 2023 final.

With three nations dominating the competition through the years, Panama head into the final as real underdogs. They were able to dump out the USA in the semi-finals, but they need to overcome an even bigger test to lift the trophy.

Mexico to take the crown again

Mexico have cruised to the final, with their only misstep coming in a 1-0 group stage defeat to Qatar when they had already booked their place in the second round. They’ve won by at least two goals in all four tournament victories, while they dominated their semi-final clash with Jamaica from the outset.

Mexico claimed a 1-0 win over Panama in the Nations League ahead of this tournament and their form at the Gold Cup suggests they should prove too strong for the outsiders.

Back Mexico to win in 90 minutes and add another Gold Cup to their collection, while Henry Martin is their big threat heading into the final. He’s scored twice across his last three starts for Mexico, including the early opener against Jamaica in the last round. Back him to strike again in the final.