- Cameroon are gearing up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
- Panama reached the FIFA World Cup in Russia four years back.
- Cameroon have won just one of their last five matches.
Cameroon faces Panama in an international friendly fixture at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi this Friday.
This will be the Indomitable Lions’ final game before they kick off their FIFA World Cup schedule with a tricky game against Switzerland next week. Rigobert Song will be looking for a win in Abu Dhabi.
Read on for best Cameroon vs Panama picks.
Cameroon vs. Panama Odds
As you would expect, Cameroon head into this friendly as the bookies’ favorites. They will have one eye on next week’s World Cup opener against Switzerland, but Song’s side will want to put on a show in Abu Dhabi.
Right now, you can odds of -125 for Cameroon to come out on top in this one.
Panama have lost just one of their past five games and could be tricky customers. The Canal Men are priced at +333, while the draw is available at +225. Our Cameroon vs Panama picks are below.
Cameroon vs. Panama Information
- International Friendly
- Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium
- Friday, 18 Nov 2022, 05:00 AM EDT
- How to watch: N/A
Cameroon
Cameroon have booked their place in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after winning six of eight qualifiers.
Africans to Prevail in Abu Dhabi?
Having missed out on qualification to Russia four years back, the Indomitable Lions will enjoy being back on soccer’s grandest stage.
How will they fare in Qatar? Read on for our soccer betting picks and Cameroon World Cup predictions.
The African side have been drawn into a tough group, as they face tournament favorites Brazil along with solid European sides Switzerland and Serbia.
Song’s Troops
In game one, Song’s troops play the Swiss in Wakrah before taking on Serbia at the same venue. Cameron would love to be in the knockouts by the time they face record World Cup winners Brazil in game three.
Cameroon have been in patchy form of late. Since edging past Burundi in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in June, they have gone on to win just one of the following five matches.
After defeats to Uzbekistan and Korea Republic, Cameroon drew with Jamaica in a friendly last time out.
On paper, Cameroon’s squad for the World Cup looks very capable. They have an excellent manager in Song, who represented the likes of Liverpool and West Ham United during his playing days.
Can the Indomitable Lions Be a Dark Horse in Qatar?
Can the Indomitable Lions be a dark horse in Qatar? We fancy them to get out of the group in Qatar. Before then, though, they will want a friendly victory this Friday. Take a look at our Cameroon vs Panama picks.
Cameroon Projected Lineup
- Andre Onana
- Nouhou Tolo
- Jean-Charles Castelletto
- Nicolas Nkoulou
- Collins Fai
- Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa
- Samuel Gouet
- Gael Ondoua
- Karl Toko Ekambi
- Moumi Ngamaleu
- Vincent Aboubakar
Cameroon Injuries
- No current injuries.
Panama Can the Red Tide Upset Cameroon?
Panama did exceptionally well to book their spot in Russia four years back, which was the nation’s first-ever appearance at a World Cup finals.
Despite losing all three matches and being the worst side at the finals, the Panamanians certainly enjoyed the occasion.
Unfortunately, they failed to build on that and were eliminated from World Cup Qatar 2022 in the qualifiers.
Despite winning their group in the first stage and beating Curacao in round two, Panama finished fifth in the third round and were knocked out.
Panama are certainly a nation on the rise, and it will be very interesting to see how far former Leeds United manager Thomas Christiansen can take them.
The Red Tide head into this friendly in Abu Dhabi in solid shape, losing just two of their last nine matches. Can they cause an upset against Cameroon?
Panama Projected Lineup
- Jose Carlos Guerra
- Jiovany Ramos
- Fidel Escobar
- Harold Cummings
- Ivan Anderson
- Jovani Welch
- Anibal Godoy
- Ricardo Phillips
- Yoel Barcenas
- Alberto Quintero
- Jose Fajardo
Panama Injuries
No current injuries.
Cameroon vs. Panama Pick and Prediction
Cameroon will be looking for a win before facing in-form Switzerland in Qatar in just a few days. Song’s team head to Abu Dhabi as the favorites with the bookies, and the Indomitable Lions will no doubt be a tough nut to crack.
Christiansen’s Panama have not been easy to beat in recent times, and they could give Cameroon a good game at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium.
However, we can see the Panamanians falling to a narrow defeat. There may not be a lot in this in terms of the scoreline, so check out the solid betting odds of +275 for Cameroon to win by one goal. Also, take a punt on under 2.5 goals at -125.
Soccer Pick: Under 2.5 (-125)
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