2018 FIFA World Cup – Panama vs Tunisia Preview
AT A GLANCE
When? Thursday 28th June, 19:00
Where? Mordovia Arena
What channel is it on? ITV4
Where can I stream the match? The match can be streamed online via ITV Player
Are tickets still available? https://www.ticketbisevents.com/en/group-g-belgium-panama-tunisia-england-tickets/ca5917
THE TEAM NEWS
PANAMA
- Panama have been outclassed by both Belgium and England so they will look at this game as a chance to salvage some pride before going home.
- Both Cooper and Murillo will miss this final group game due to suspension so Avila and Machado will likely deputise for the banned duo.
- There will likely be other changes as Hernan Dario Gomez rotates his pack and gives playing time to the likes of Baloy, Arroyo and Tejeda.
Predicted line-up (4-4-1-1):
Penedo
Machado, R. Torres, Baloy, Davis
G. Torres, Gomez, Godoy, Arroyo
Avila
Tejeda
Unavailable: Cooper, Murillo
Doubtful: None
TUNISIA
- Tunisia lost their opening two matches like Panama but acquitted themselves relatively well and will want to get a result to take home.
- They will have to do without the injured Bronn so Nagguez will come in at right-back while Syam Ben Youssef is unlikely to be risked.
- Coach Nabil Maaloul will consider other rotations so the likes of Chalali and Haddadi could well come into the starting 11.
Predicted line-up (4-1-4-1):
Ben Mustapha
Nagguez, Benalouane, Meriah, Haddadi
Skhiri
Badri, Chalali, Sassi, Sliti
Khazri
Unavailable: Hassen, Bronn
Doubtful: S. Ben Youssef
THE PREDICTION
Both of these teams found it difficult to keep up with England and Belgium but they will want to leave Russia on a positive note. That should lead to an attacking game with both of them going for the win, so expect both teams to score with a slight leaning towards Tunisia also.
