Panama
Manager Scout Report
5-4-1
Preferred formation
62'
Avg. first substitution
4
Avg. substitutions / game
3
Matches analysed
The tactical read
Panama typically set up in 5-4-1 and make their first change around minute 62 - roughly 4 substitutions per game. Expect the first-sub window around then, earlier if they're chasing the game.
Over the last 3 matches, the same shape held up in 2 of them. The quickest hook came at 46' at home to England; the longest wait stretched to 77' at home to Croatia.
Results have gone against them lately (0-0-3 from the last 3) - under pressure, managers often get more reactive with team news and substitutions than their season-long averages suggest.