Preview: Panama Women vs. Jamaica Women - prediction, team news, lineups

Panama, meanwhile, will be hoping to get off the mark after beginning the Women's World Cup 2023 with a heavy 4-0 defeat to Brazil.

Match preview

Panama's debut at the Women's World Cup proved to be a chastening experience, as they were comfortably swept aside by Brazil.

An Ary Borges hat trick and a Bia Zaneratto goal condemned Panama to a 4-0 defeat, leaving them bottom of Group F after the first round of matches.

Las Canaleras have now lost their last three matches by a combined 16-0 scoreline, highlighting the improvement that is needed at both ends of the pitch if they are to compete with Jamaica and France in their next two games.

Prior to those three losses, Panama enjoyed an encouraging run of results, recording 10 wins in 14 games (D2, L2), and they will be hoping to discover that form on Saturday.

Ignacio Quintana's side know that they will be eliminated with a game to play if they lose to the Reggae Girlz on Matchday Two.

Jamaica, meanwhile, put in an impressive performance in their opening fixture to claim their first point at a Women's World Cup.

The Reggae Girlz knew they would have their work cut out against a French side that are ranked 38 places above them in the FIFA rankings.

Despite seeing Khadija Shaw sent off in stoppage time, Lorne Donaldson's side held firm to hold France to a goalless draw.

With Jamaica dreaming of reaching the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time, they have the chance to move into the top two of the group on Saturday.

If they claim all three points at the Perth Rectangular Stadium, they would go into their final group game against Brazil in of the top two positions.

Panama Women Women's World Cup form:

L

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Jamaica Women Women's World Cup form:

D

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Team News

Jamaica will be unable to call upon their main goalscorer, with Shaw set to serve a one-match suspension after being sent off against France.

With Shaw unavailable, Cheyne Matthews could move into the front two, which could present Paige Bailey-Gayle with the chance to start on the right flank.

After keeping a clean sheet on Matchday One, Allyson Swaby will continue to partner her sister Chantelle Swaby in central defence, while Tiernny Wiltshire and Deneisha Blackwood are expected to operate as the two full-backs.

As for Panama, Wendy Netis could be brought into the starting lineup after being introduced at half time against Brazil.

Natis is set to feature in a back five alongside Carina Baltrip-Reyes, Yomira Pinzon, Katherine Castillo and Hilary Jaen.

Karla Riley was given little service on Matchday One, and she will be hoping to get more sights of goal when she leads the line on Saturday.

Panama Women possible starting lineup:

Spencer; Wiltshire, A. Swaby. C Swaby, Blackwood; Bailey-Gayle, Spence, Sampson, Brown; Primus, Matthews

Jamaica Women possible starting lineup:

Bailey; Castillo, Natis, Baltrip-Reyes, Pinzon, Jaen; Mills, Gonzalez, Quintero, Cox; Riley

We say: Panama Women 0-2 Jamaica Women

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