Curaçao 0–0 Panama

A quarter-final with a familiar test

A place in the CONCACAF Nations League semi-finals is at stake as Curaçao’s strong run meets Panama’s recent head-to-head advantage. The hosts have earned three wins and a draw across four matches in this competition, while Panama’s unbeaten record in the last three meetings offers a pointed reminder of the challenge ahead.

Curaçao arrive in form

Curaçao are unbeaten in four Nations League matches, with three wins followed by a draw. They have scored 12 goals and conceded five across those four games, and kept one clean sheet. At home in this competition, they have won both of their two matches, scoring seven times and conceding once.

Those figures speak to Curaçao’s attacking threat and home solidity, but they apply only to their four Nations League matches, not their overall season form. Their most recent outing in the competition ended in a draw, so they will be looking to turn that momentum into a win in this quarter-final.

Panama have had the upper hand

Panama are unbeaten in the last three meetings, winning twice and drawing once; Curaçao have yet to win in that run. The latest meeting, in the Nations League in October 2023, finished 2-1 to Panama. The history is a meaningful obstacle for Curaçao, although their current run gives them reason to believe they can make this contest closer.

Our prediction

Panama’s recent success in this matchup gives them a narrow edge, but Curaçao’s four-match unbeaten run and two home wins in this competition make a home response plausible. A draw is also a strong possibility, so Panama’s advantage is slight rather than decisive.