Colombia vs Panama: Preview, predictions and team news

A place in the Copa America semi-finals is up for grabs this weekend when Colombia take on Panama at State Farm Stadium.

Colombia are coming off a group stage in which they collected seven points with wins over Paraguay and Costa Rica and a draw against tournament favorites Brazil. The South American nation will need James Rodriguez to turn back the clock once more if they are to get past a tricky Panama side.

Panama, on the other hand, shocked Copa America viewers as they joined Uruguay from Group C in reaching the quarter-finals. After their defeat to Uruguay, Thomas Christiansen's side regained their confidence with an incredible 2-1 upset over the USMNT and a comfortable 3-1 triumph over Bolivia.

Here's 90min's preview of Colombia vs Panama at Copa America 2024.

Colombia vs Panama H2H record

* There has been just one meeting between Colombia and Panama.

Last meeting: Colombia 3-0 Panama (3 June 2019) - International Friendlies

Current form (all competitions)

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Colombia team news

Jefferson Lerma picked his second yellow card in the 1-1 draw vs Brazil, meaning he will miss the quarter-final clash vs Panama but will be available for selection should Colombia progress.

Defender Jhon Lucumi is a doubt for the contest as he's still dealing with a knock.

Colombia predicted lineup vs Panama

Colombia predicted lineup vs Panama ( 4-3-3 ): Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Cuesta, Mojica; Rios, Uribe, Arias; Rodriguez, Cordoba, Diaz.

Panama team news

Panama will gladly welcome Adalberto 'Coco' Carrasquilla back into their starting lineup after the versatile player missed their win over Bolivia. The Houston Dynamo figure was sent off in Panama's upset win over the USA, but he's now back in the mix vs Colombia.

Panama predicted lineup vs Colombia

Panama predicted lineup vs Colombia ( 5-4-1 ): Mosquera; Murillo, Farina, Cordoba, Harvey, Davis; Blackman, Martinez, Carrasquilla, Barcenas; Fajardo.

Colombia vs Panama score prediction

Colombia will be the favorites leading into this one, and rightfully so. But Panama won't go down without a fight and they'll do everything possible to stay in the game like they did against the USA.

All signs are pointing to Colombia getting two quick-fire goals early on before Panama pull one back in the second 45. However, it will be too little too late as Colombia will advance to the semi-finals of Copa America 2024.