Panama (0-0-2 / W-D-L) battles France (1-1-0) Wednesday from Sydney Football Stadium. Kickoff in each nation’s final Group F battle is set for 6 a.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panama vs. France odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Generally speaking, France is primed to advance to the knockout round. It would need a loss and a Brazil-Jamaica draw, both of which are unlikely. France drew Jamaica 0-0 July 23. It had 8 more shots and 3 more on frame than Jamaica. It had 72% possession as well, which suggests it dominated the pace. France then beat Brazil 2-1 Saturday, ending with 8 more shots. France sits 5th in the FIFA Women’s Rankings.
Panama’s tournament will end in the group stage, but do not expect it to roll over here. Panama lost 1-0 to Jamaica Saturday, despite having as many shots on goal. It did have 52% of the game’s possession as well. It lost 4-0 to open its World Cup against Brazil July 24, having been peppered by 32 shots. Panama ranks 52nd in the world.
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Panama vs. France odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 12:27 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Panama +5500 (bet $100 to win $5,500) | France -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100) | Draw +2000
- Over/Under: 4.5 (O: +110 | U: -155)
Panama vs. France picks and predictions
Prediction
France 3, Panama 0
Moneyline (ML)
PASS.
France is 1 of the best teams in the tournament, and it needs a win to come out of the group on top. It should put any questioning regarding the outcome of the game away early. It should’ve beaten Jamaica and did end up toppling Brazil. Panama is the least technically-skilled side in the group.
This game will likely resemble the 4-0 Brazil victory over Panama. However, at (-5000), there’s no play here. It is just too expensive to suggest. Similarly, betting against France here also makes little sense.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 4.5 (-155).
The question is: Can France dominate enough to score more than 4 goals?
I would hesitate to assume that if France gets up 2-0 or 3-0, it keeps the pedal to the metal. It has scored 3+ goals in just 3 of its last 12 games. It has topped 3 goals in just 2 of its last 12 games.
Panama did allow just 4 shots on goal to Jamaica and 10 to Brazil. It has given up 5 goals through 2 matches. It has yet to score in the tournament, so it is safe to say it should be held without a goal in this one too.
Expect France to put the brakes on while also holding Panama without a goal. Take UNDER 4.5 (-155).
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