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Argentina vs Mexico Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
by Ioannis | in World Cup Predictions
Argentina host Mexico at the Lusail Iconic Stadium for the second match day of Group C. How quickly can a situation change. Argentina went from a formidable juggernaut on the cusp of equalling the all time international unbeaten record to suffering a shock 2-1 defeat by Saudi Arabia and placing their qualification to the next stage under serious jeopardy. In what was labelled by several analysts as the greatest upset in World Cup history, Argentina’s limitations coupled with superstar Lionel Messi’s dwindling influence were put to the fore and they now require a perfect score out of their remaining two group games to secure progression. Mexico conceded a strange scoreless draw against Poland, in the sense that they were both lucky and unlucky to claim just the point. While they dominated possession and boasted the better of the chances, they ultimately needed the heroics of perennial World Cup hero Guillermo Ochoa, who saved Robert Lewandowski’s penalty at a pivotal stage in the game.
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The Best Betting Odds for Argentina v Mexico Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.6 | 3.75 | 6.5 |
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1.53 | 4.1 | 6.75 |
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1.52 | 4.05 | 7.97 |
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1.52 | 4.05 | 7.97 |
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1.5 | 3.96 | 7.4 |
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1.5 | 3.96 | 7.4 |
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1.52 | 4.05 | 7.89 |
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1.49 | 3.96 | 6.73 |
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1.53 | 3.8 | 7 |
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1.55 | 3.9 | 7.5 |
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1.55 | 4.1 | 6.8 |
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1.62 | 3.93 | 6.2 |
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Despite their poor opening game performance, Argentina are offered as grand favourites for this one, with odds averaging 1.53 for their victory. Mexico are outsiders coming into this fixture, with their win found at odds of 6.50 and their double chance at odds of 2.40.
Argentina vs Mexico Form
Argentina and Mexico's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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3
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4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
Argentina and Mexico Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Nov 2022 - World Cup
27 Sep 2022 - International Friendlies
23 Sep 2022 - International Friendlies
1 Jun 2022 - Finalissima 2022
29 Mar 2022 - World Cup
25 Mar 2022 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Nov 2022 - World Cup
27 Sep 2022 - International Friendlies
23 Sep 2022 - International Friendlies
25 Mar 2022 - World Cup
1 Feb 2022 - World Cup
16 Nov 2021 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jun 2022 - Finalissima 2022
29 Mar 2022 - World Cup
27 Jan 2022 - World Cup
12 Nov 2021 - World Cup
7 Oct 2021 - World Cup
2 Sep 2021 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Nov 2022 - World Cup
16 Nov 2022 - International Friendlies
9 Nov 2022 - International Friendlies
27 Sep 2022 - International Friendlies
14 Jun 2022 - CONCACAF Nations League
11 Jun 2022 - CONCACAF Nations League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Nov 2022 - World Cup
16 Nov 2022 - International Friendlies
9 Nov 2022 - International Friendlies
27 Sep 2022 - International Friendlies
11 Jun 2022 - CONCACAF Nations League
5 Jun 2022 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jun 2022 - CONCACAF Nations League
27 Mar 2022 - World Cup
27 Jan 2022 - World Cup
16 Nov 2021 - World Cup
12 Nov 2021 - World Cup
13 Oct 2021 - World Cup
Argentina vs Mexico Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
10 Sep 2019 - International Friendlies
20 Nov 2018 - International Friendlies
16 Nov 2018 - International Friendlies
Argentina - Mexico: Form Analysis
The sheer magnitude of Argentina’s shock defeat is even more comprehensible if one takes a look at their pre-tournament numbers. The Albiceleste were unbeaten in their previous thirty-six internationals, just a game shy of equalling Italy’s all time record. They had won each of their last five games, scoring nineteen goals and conceding nine in the process. In addition, the last time they conceded more than once in a game was in June of 2021 against Colombia, while the fact that both goals were let in the space of five minutes makes the outcome even harder to grasp. Lionel Scaloni’s side were admittedly poor however, with Argentinian fans lambasting the players for their timid showing in the second half, in a tournament where expectations had been sky high. With regards to Mexico, their draw against Poland was the fifth winless game in their last seven, with the side exhibiting a dominant performance on Tuesday but lacking the needed clinical edge. The largest question mark has to be their poor recent record against Argentina when encountering them away from home, with the Mexican outfit losing five of their last seven against them and winning just once in the process. For the record, they failed to score in four of those meetings.
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Argentina against Mexico Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 5 - 3 - 2
Argentina & Mexico Squad Analysis
The defeat to the Saudis raised a myriad of questions for this Argentina side. Firstly, the susceptibility of the team’s attackers to their opponents’ high line, with Leo Messi and Lautaro Martinez repeatedly caught out by Saudi Arabia’s offside trap, seeing three goals ruled out in the first half. Secondly, Leo Messi dwindling influence in the second half, which demonstrated that, with the superstar at the latter stages of his illustrious career, more players need to step up when things get tough. Thirdly, Scaloni’s preference to start Nicolas Otamendi in the centre of defence instead of the in-form Lisandro Martinez was not justified and attracted widespread criticism, so do not be be surprised if the Manchester United ace gets the nod ahead of this one. With regards to Mexico, their opener demonstrated their apparent weaknesses as well as their established strengths. On the one hand, Roberto Jimenez failed to provide lethal finishing into the mix, with the out of form attacker carrying his poor form with Wolves into the game against Poland. On the other hand, Ochoa’s performance and match-defining save reminded Mexico that they have the luxury to rely on one of the World Cup greats for moments like this, in what will surely be a psychological boost to their back-line.
Most goals and assists
Argentina
Mexico
L. Messi
(7 Goals)
H. Martin
(1 Goals)
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L. Chavez
(1 Goals)
L. Messi
(3 Assists)
C. Montes
(1 Assists)
Argentina - Mexico Key Points
- Argentina have kept clean sheets in each of their last five international games
- Thirteen of Argentina’s last sixteen games have failed to see both teams score
- Thirteen of Mexico’s last seventeen games have failed to see both teams score
- Mexico have kept clean sheets in three of their last five away games
- Mexico have failed to score in three of their last five games against South American teams
- Four of their last five meetings have produced at least one clean sheet
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