El Salvador vs Panama Prediction | WC Qualifiers – CONCACAF | 11 October 2025
This is a crucial qualifying match where El Salvador host Panama. Both teams need points as the competition in their group is tight. Here’s the detailed prediction: lineups, form, key stats, and what to expect.
📅 Match Details
- Match: El Salvador vs Panama
- Tournament: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – CONCACAF (Round 3)
- Date: Saturday, 11 October 2025
- Venue: Estadio Cuscatlán, El Salvador
- Format: 90 mins, competitive qualifier
🔍 Team News & Key Updates
- El Salvador’s captain Henry Romero is ruled out due to knee injury.
- Other absences for El Salvador include Harold Osorio, Bryan Tamacas (under evaluation), Diego Flores, and Jorge Cruz (personal reasons).
- Nathan Ordaz has a muscle issue and is a doubt for El Salvador’s starting XI.
- Panamá are motivated, seeing this as a must-win to maintain their qualifying hopes.
🧾 Probable Playing XI
Based on current reports and recent matches. May vary slightly at kickoff.
El Salvador (Possible 4-4-2 / 4-2-3-1)
- GK: Mario González
- Defenders: Bryan Tamacas (if fit), Alexander Larín, Roberto Domínguez, (one more)
- Midfielders: Darwin Cerén, Narciso Orellana, Jairo Henríquez, Marvin Monterroza
- Forwards: Nathan Ordaz (if fit) / substitute; Cristian Gil; possibly Joaquín Rivas or Nelson Bonilla
Panama (Possible 4-2-3-1)
- GK: Orlando Mosquera
- Defenders: Michael Amir Murillo, Fidel Escobar, Harold Cummings, Eric Davis
- Midfield: Adalberto Carrasquilla, Godoy; Édgar Bárcenas, José Luis Rodríguez, Ismael Díaz (attacking trio)
- Forward: José Fajardo
📊 Key Stats & Trends
- Both teams have shown low goal-scoring recently; many recent matches under 2.5 total goals,
- Panama are unbeaten so far in qualifiers but have drawn their past matches.
- El Salvador have some defensive vulnerabilities and are missing key players.
🔮 Match Prediction
Based on everything:
- Expected Score: El Salvador 0-1 Panama
- Likely Outcome: Panama win, but by a narrow margin
- Prediction Trend: Under 2.5 Goals; possibly both teams not scoring
💡 Betting / Fantasy Tips
| Tip | Suggestion |
|---|---|
| Total Goals | Under 2.5 |
| BTTS (Both Teams To Score) | No |
| Value Player Pick | José Fajardo (Panama) |
| Captain / Main Impact | Carrasquilla (Panama) |
⚠️ Disclaimer
This football prediction is based on current team news, trends, and statistical analysis. Final lineups, injuries, or match-day conditions may change outcome. Use this as guidance for fantasy / analysis only.