Panama - New Zealand prediction 1 October 2026

World ยท Friendly InternationalFinished
Panama
1:1
FT
New Zealand
Match Info
CompetitionFriendly International ยท World
Start date
Kick-off
Recent Form
Panama
D
D
D
L
L
New Zealand
L
D
W
D
L
Recent matches ยท Panama
Friendly International
Ecuador
Panama
11
D
Friendly International
Panama
New Zealand
11
D
Friendly International
India
Panama
11
D
World Cup
Panama
England
02
L
World Cup
Panama
Croatia
01
L
World Cup
Ghana
Panama
10
L
Friendly International
Panama
Bosnia-Herzegovina
11
D
Friendly International
Panama
Dominican Republic
42
W
Friendly International
Brazil
Panama
62
L
Friendly International
South Africa
Panama
12
W
Friendly International
South Africa
Panama
11
D
Friendly International
Panama
Mexico
01
L
Friendly International
Bolivia
Panama
11
D
World Cup Qualification CONCACAF
Panama
El Salvador
30
W
World Cup Qualification CONCACAF
Guatemala
Panama
23
W
Recent matches ยท New Zealand
Friendly International
Japan
New Zealand
21
L
Friendly International
Panama
New Zealand
11
D
Friendly International
China
New Zealand
03
W
Friendly International
Palestine
New Zealand
22
D
World Cup
New Zealand
Belgium
15
L
World Cup
New Zealand
Egypt
13
L
World Cup
Iran
New Zealand
22
D
Friendly International
England
New Zealand
10
L
Friendly International
Haiti
New Zealand
40
L
Friendly International
New Zealand
Chile
41
W
Friendly International
New Zealand
Finland
02
L
Friendly International
Ecuador
New Zealand
20
L
Friendly International
Colombia
New Zealand
21
L
Friendly International
Norway
New Zealand
11
D
Friendly International
Poland
New Zealand
10
L
Head-to-Head ยท summary
0
Panama
1
Draws
0
New Zealand
Previous meetings
Friendly International
Panama
New Zealand
11

Panama vs New Zealand Prediction (Oct 1)

The Panama vs New Zealand prediction for the Friendly International match on October 1, 2026, points to a tight contest where the draw has the highest probability at 40%. Panama will host New Zealand at 07:10, with bookmakers seeing the home side as slight underdogs despite home advantage. Based on recent form and odds, New Zealand has a 30% chance to win, while Panama sits at 30%.

Team Form

Panama enter this clash on a poor run, failing to win any of their last five matches. They drew 1-1 with India on Sep25, lost 0-2 to England, 0-1 to Croatia, and 0-1 to Ghana, and managed a 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina. In those games, they scored just two goals and looked blunt upfront.

New Zealandโ€™s recent results are mixed but more promising. They claimed a 3-0 victory over China on Sep27, drew 2-2 with Palestine, lost heavily 1-5 to Belgium and 1-3 to Egypt, and drew 2-2 with Iran. New Zealand have found the net in every recent outing, which gives them a confidence boost.

Head-to-Head Record

Panama and New Zealand have never faced each other before, so this will be their first-ever meeting. There is no historical head-to-head data to lean on, making the outcome purely a matter of current form and odds.

Win Probability: Panama or New Zealand?

Using the bookmaker odds as a base and adjusting for team form, we calculate the win probabilities as follows: Panama 30%, draw 40%, New Zealand 30% (total 100%). The bookmakersโ€™ average odds imply a home win probability of about 34%, a draw at 40%, and an away win at 26%. We have slightly lowered Panamaโ€™s chances due to their winless streak and boosted New Zealandโ€™s because of their recent win over China, while still acknowledging the draw as the most probable result.

Odds & Match Prediction

The best bookmaker odds for a Panama win hover around 2.50, a draw at 2.05, and a New Zealand victory at 3.00. The market clearly views the draw as the favourite. Our prediction: based on the stats, this game is most likely to end in a draw. If forced to choose a winner, New Zealand might edge it because they carry more scoring momentum, but the safest betting tip is the stalemate.

Panama vs New Zealand โ€” FAQ

Who will win Panama vs New Zealand?
The most probable match outcome is a draw, with a 40% chance. Panama and New Zealand each have a 30% probability of winning, so a stalemate is the expected result based on current form and bookmaker odds.
What is the win probability for the draw?
The draw has a 40% win probability, making it the likeliest outcome. Bookmaker odds and both teamsโ€™ recent inconsistent form suggest a tight, evenly matched game without a clear winner.
When is the Panama vs New Zealand match?
The match kicks off on October1, 2026, at 07:10 local time. It is a Friendly International fixture.
What are the odds for Panama vs New Zealand?
The best available odds are around 2.50 for a Panama win, 2.05 for a draw, and 3.00 for a New Zealand win. These odds reflect the marketโ€™s expectation of a drawn game.
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