Uruguay has a host of in-form forwards and experienced players, while Panama has yet to prove they can consistently compete against CONMEBOL teams.

Heading into the 2024 Copa America, Uruguayans are buoyant, confident in their prospects of securing a record 16th title.

Marcelo Bielsa's squad closed out 2023 with victories in their last three matches and have maintained a solid form this year, with just one loss in four games (a 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast).

Panama, making only their second appearance at the Copa America, are eager to capitalize on a promising start to their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign, having won both of their qualifiers thus far.

Under Thomas Christiansen, who previously managed Leeds United like Bielsa, Los Canaleros have demonstrated their ability to exceed expectations, reaching the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup final and finishing fourth in the recent Nations League.

Prediction: Uruguay-0.5

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