The Gold Cup quarter-final between Panama and Honduras is set for Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Kick-off is at 01:15 CEST for Italy, Germany, France and Spain, and 00:15 BST for the UK.
Both Central American rivals arrive looking to secure a semi-final spot in this knockout showdown. With the tournament heating up, fans can expect a thrilling encounter under the Arizona lights.
How are both teams coming into this?
Panama have been in scintillating form, boasting a perfect record through the group stage and extending their winning streak to five matches in all competitions. Their attack has been potent, netting 10 goals while conceding just 3, and they enter this tie with high confidence and momentum.
Honduras finished second in their group with six points from three games. Their campaign featured two victories and a defeat, leaving them with a negative goal difference of –3. However, their recent 2-1 win over Curaçao highlighted their resilience and ability to grind out results when it matters most.
Our forecast
We back Panama to maintain their impressive run and claim victory, but the unpredictable nature of knockout football suggests a more cautious approach. A Double Chance on Panama or Draw provides a safer route for bettors, while still leveraging Panama’s current edge.
Given both sides’ attacking tendencies, we also anticipate an open contest with goals at both ends. The Both Teams to Score: Yes market looks attractive, as each team has demonstrated consistent scoring ability throughout the tournament.