FIFA Women's WC qualifying: Where to watch Argentina vs Panama on November 8

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In our match preview/analysis informing you where/how to watch Argentina vs Panama in the FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying play-off, we analyze the form and head-to-head statistics of both teams.

What is the current form of Argentina as compared to Panama?

It has been a spasmodic ride for the Argentinian women's national team as far as their last round of matches is concerned. A glance at their record in the last 10 games reveals that the South Americans have managed just four wins amid six defeats. The team's last win traces back to April this year via a 3-1 scoreline against Colombia in Copa America Femenina.

Panama, on the other hand, has recorded five wins in its last 10 games. However, the Central American country is without a victory in the last two games within which they have conceded nine goals after scoring just twice.

Argentina vs Panama preview

Panama will be chasing a historic World Cup qualification berth when it faces Argentina in the first leg of the playoff inside the Julio Humberto Grondona stadium on Thursday, November 8. The Central Americans, with a non-existent national league and without a professional structure, caught the eyes of many around the world by making it to the third-place play-off in this year's CONCACAF Women's Championship.

However, the opportunity to automatically progress to the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup slipped out of their hands following a penalty shootout defeat to eventual bronze medalists Jamaica. The upcoming test against Argentina is daunting as with a historic World Cup qualification on the line for Panama. Still, the likes of Marta Cox, Lineth Cedeño, Karla Riley, Natalia Mills, and young sensational goalkeeper Yenith Bailey, will aim to propel their country to the first-leg win in Argentina.

Argentina, on the other hand, will welcome the challenge with the optimism of impeding the progress of the Panama women's team. The host finished third in the 2018 Copa America and, despite failing to win any of its last two games against Brazil and Chile, it will be in high hopes of taking its World Cup qualifications of all-time to three.

Argentina vs Panama head-to-head stats

Argentina and Panama have featured in just a game in history. The former won the encounter via a 2-0 scoreline.

Player to watch in Argentina vs Panama

Yenith Bailey: The 17 years old Panamanian was a revelation at this year's CONCACAF Women's Championship. Her consistent exploits in games – especially vs USA and Mexico – eventually merited her the best goalkeeper of the tournament accolade as well as the respect of US striker Carli Lloyd and three-time Olympic gold medalist Hope Solo.