Panama vs El Salvador prediction, odds & betting tips – 18/11/2025
Panama and El Salvador will square off at the Estadio Rommel Fernandez on Tuesday in their final game of North and Central American World Cup Qualifying in group A.
The hosts are guaranteed a top-two spot but only trail leaders Suriname on goal difference, with just top spot guaranteeing a place in next year's World Cup and second place possibly earning them an inter-confederation playoff place, while the visitors are unable to progress.
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Panama vs El Salvador prediction: Panama to book World Cup spot with big win?
Key stats
- Panama are unbeaten in World Cup 2026 qualifying, recording six wins and three draws.
- El Salvador have failed to score in their last four World Cup qualifying matches.
- Panama won the previous meeting between the two nations 1-0 in San Salvador in October.
Correct score prediction: Panama 3-0 El Salvador
Likely needing a victory to stand a chance of taking top spot in their qualifying group, we back Panama to cruise past an El Salvador team struggling at both ends of the pitch.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Panama heavily fancied on home soil
- HOME: 1/6 (1.17) – 85.7%
- DRAW: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
- AWAY: 9/1 (10.0) – 10.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Panama are seen as major favourites for Tuesday's contest given their home advantage and superior qualifying record.
A draw is given an implied probability of 17.4% while El Salvador are given a 10% chance to cause an upset.
Most recent H2Hs: Panama dominant in recent years
The two nations have met 60 times on record with Panama currently boasting 24 wins while El Salvador have managed 23 victories.
The hosts have excelled in the last 14 years, though, winning six and only losing one of the last nine H2Hs.
North & Central America - World Cup Qualifying 11/10/25
El Salvador
Panama
CONCACAF Gold Cup 05/07/23
Panama
El Salvador
International Match 01/05/22
El Salvador
Panama
Central America - World Cup Qualifying 17/11/21
Panama
El Salvador
Central America - World Cup Qualifying 08/10/21
El Salvador
Panama
Panama preview: Cordoba ruled out
Panama were unable to call on Norwich City defender Jose Cordoba for their November qualifiers due to an injury.
Cecilio Waterman and Jose Fajardo may both start in attack after the former netted a brace on Friday and the latter scored off the bench.
Predicted lineup: Mosquera (GK); Harvey, Escobar, Andrade; Blackman, Godoy, Carrasquilla, Davis; Martinez, Waterman & Fajardo
Last five results:
- Guatemala 2-3 Panama
- Panama 1-1 Suriname
- El Salvador 0-1 Panama
- Panama 1-1 Guatemala
- Suriname 0-0 Panama
El Salvador preview: Gil, Valladares suspended
El Salvador are without Brayan Gil and Jefferson Valladares on Tuesday, both of whom are suspended after picking up their second yellow cards of qualifying last week.
Predicted lineup: Gonzalez (GK); Claros, Sibrian, Gomez, Climaco; Landaverde, Diaz, Cerritos; Tejada, Ordaz & Henriquez
Last five results:
- Suriname 4-0 El Salvador
- El Salvador 0-1 Guatemala
- El Salvador 0-1 Panama
- El Salvador 1-2 Suriname
- Guatemala 0-1 El Salvador
Player to watch: Cecilio Waterman
Cecilio Waterman heads into Tuesday's contest aiming to fire Panama to another crucial victory in their World Cup bid, having scored a brace in Friday's win over Guatemala.
That took the 34-year-old to 14 international goals, having also found the net 10 times in 25 Chilean top-flight appearances for Coquimbo Unido this season.
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