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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get updated predictions and squad insights for the upcoming Panama vs Ghana FIFA World Cup game.
With official rosters now confirmed for the World Cup, our experts have calculated the updated win probabilities and bets for the Group L clash between Panama and Ghana at BMO Field on Wednesday, June 17.
Dimers Pro users have access to the full expert analysis below, where we build on our early Panama-Ghana predictions to detail the latest projections and betting picks, and have a complete look at the official rosters for both nations.
Official World Cup squads: Ghana and Panama
Here are the confirmed rosters for both teams heading into the 2026 World Cup:
Ghana
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Asare (Accra Hearts of Oak SC), Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St Gallen), Joseph Anang (St Patrick's Athletic)
Defenders: Baba Abdul Rahman (PAOK Salonika), Gideon Mensah (AJ Auxerre), Marvin Senaya (AJ Auxerre), Alidu Seidu (Stade Rennais), Abdul Mumin (Rayo Vallecano), Jerome Opoku (Istanbul Basaksehir), Jonas Adjetey (VfL Wolfsburg), Kojo Oppong Peprah (Nice), Derrick Luckassen (Pafos)
Midfielders: Elisha Owusu (AJ Auxerre), Thomas Partey (Villarreal), Kwasi Sibo (Real Oviedo), Augustine Boakye (Saint-Étienne), Caleb Yirenkyi (FC Nordsjælland), Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester City)
Forwards: Kamal Deen Sulemana (Atalanta), Christopher Bonsu Baah (Al Qadsiah), Ernest Nuamah (Lyon), Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City), Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry City), Prince Kwabena Adu (Viktoria Plzen), Iñaki Williams (Athletic Club), Jordan Ayew (Leicester City)
Manager: Carlos Queiroz
Panama
Goalkeepers: Orlando Mosquera (Al Fayha), Luis Mejía (Nacional), César Samudio (Marathón)
Defenders: César Blackman (Slovan Bratislava), Jorge Gutiérrez (Deportivo La Guaira), Amir Murillo (Beşiktaş), Fidel Escobar (Saprissa), Andrés Andrade (LASK), Edgardo Fariña (Pari Nizhny Novgorod), José Córdoba (Norwich City), Éric Davis (Plaza Amador), Jiovany Ramos (Puerto Cabello), Roderick Miller (Turan Tovuz)
Midfielders: Aníbal Godoy (San Diego FC), Adalberto Carrasquilla (Pumas UNAM), Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United), Cristian Martínez (Ironi Kiryat Shmona), José Luis Rodríguez (Juárez), César Yanis (Cobresal), Yoel Bárcenas (Mazatlán), Alberto Quintero (Plaza Amador), Azarias Londoño (Universidad Católica)
Forwards: Ismael Díaz (León), Cecilio Waterman (Universidad de Concepción), José Fajardo (Universidad Católica), Tomás Rodríguez (Saprissa)
Manager: Thomas Christiansen
Updated Ghana vs. Panama predictions and picks including +270 play
Leveraging our updated data and the above lists of players, we have re-run the numbers on this fixture. Here are the updated probabilities:
- Win probabilities: Ghana 40.5%, Panama 33.4%, Draw 26.1%
- Both teams to score: Yes 53.3%, No 46.7%
- Total goals (2.5): Over 48.8%, Under 51.2%
- Win to nil: Ghana 21.8%, Panama 17.7%
- Double chance (win or draw): Ghana 66.6%, Panama 59.5%
- Most likely final score: 1-1 draw (12.4%)
These projections represent the highest probability outcomes based on the confirmed team sheets for Ghana and Panama.
Ghana vs. Panama picks and best bet
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Panama | +270 |
| Total | Over 2.5 | +125 |
We'll be providing 2026 World Cup best bets all tournament long, with the early edge here being on Panama to win.
Although they are not the most likely winner of the match, the edge on Panama's odds provides the best long-term value right now.
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Panama vs. Ghana World Cup details
The FIFA World Cup matchup between Ghana and Panama is scheduled for June 17, 2026, with the two teams starting their campaigns in what is going to be the biggest ever World Cup.
- Teams: Ghana vs. Panama
- Tournament stage: Group L
- Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: BMO Field
- Tournament odds: Who will win the World Cup?
Conclusion: Ghana vs. Panama prediction
Our World Cup predictions for this matchup suggest that ** to win** is the most likely outcome, followed by to win, with to win as the least likely result.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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