Argentina – Mexico : Preview & Prediction
Argentina and Mexico play , in a World Cup (Group Stage) match. There is only record of 1 recent head-to-head between these two teams, on 11-09-2019, which ended with Argentina winning (4-0).
The team comes into this 2nd round of Group C after a loss in their opening game in this group stage, to Saudi Arabia, by (1-2). Argentina has won 8, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 10 games played for all competitions. Defensive solidity has been one of its strengths, as it has only conceded goals in 3 of its last 10 games, and its attack has scored regularly, as it has scored at least one goal in each of its last 10 games. The team doesn’t usually have trouble opening the scoring: they have managed to score the first goal in 13 of their last 15 matches, of those 13 they got to the half-time break ahead in all and managed to keep the lead until the end of the 90′ in 11.
Argentina enters this match discouraged after a 1-2 defeat against Saudi Arabia: Argentina was winning, but failed to show enough defensive consistency to keep the lead. Like the “enemy” of this match, Argentina usually plays in a 4-4-2 formation, where the two most advanced players are Lautaro Martínez and Lionel Messi. When the Argentine team invests in the offensive sector, it usually does so through the right wing, taking advantage of the depth offered by right-back Nahuel Molina. Coach Lionel Scaloni should be quite pleased to have all the men at his disposal.
The team comes into this 2nd round of Group C after a draw in their debut in this group stage, to Poland, by (0-0). In their last 10 games Mexico has won 3, drawn 3 and lost 4. In their games there is a tendency for few goals, as 16 of their last 38 games have ended with Less than 1.5 goals. In their last 20 games for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 9 of their 20 goals between the minutes (46′-60′).
Mexico comes into this game after a draw, 0-0, against Poland. The Mexican team usually plays in a 4-3-3, favoring a style of play in fast transitions, and in this design, the three men who will play a more attacking role should be Hirving Lozano, Henry Martín and Alexis Vega. It should be noted that in the midfield, Mexico can count on Edson Álvarez, Luis Chávez and Hector Herrera, so the last two should have a more offensive mission. Coach Gerardo Martino should be quite happy to have all the weapons fit for this battle.
Argentina – Mexico : Betting Tips
Argentina – Win Odds: 1.60
