Not many people would have guessed this would be a match between the bottom two teams in Group C. Argentina vs Mexico has taken on some added importance for both teams after the former lost to Saudi Arabia, while the latter drew with Poland. We can’t assume Saudi Arabia’s miracle run will continue, but just in case it does, this is a must-win for both sides.
Argentina vs Mexico Predictions and Betting Odds for Group C Clash
Argentina Run of Form
The Lionel Messi-led nation entered the tournament with all the momentum in the world. They were on a run of 36 games without suffering defeat before the World Cup began, but that all came crashing down during their 2-1 defeat in their tournament opener.
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A loss like that can either cause a team to crumble, or it will harden their resolve. Let’s wait and see how one of the tournament favourites react.
Mexico Run of Form
Our Central American representatives are another case of a team coming into the World Cup with spotty form. Getting their tournament off to a 0-0 draw is probably the best personification of the team. They have a top-tier goalkeeper to thank for the draw and Guillermo Ochoa is one that will keep them in games in this group stage.
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Recent Head to Head
Given their close proximity to one another, it comes as no surprise that these teams have played each other a lot. There have been 35 games between the two sides and the record does not bode well for The Tricolor.
In those 35 games, the White and Sky Blues have 16 wins, with 14 matches adding in a draw, and only five resulting in a defeat. Not since 2004 have the third-ranked team in the world lost to their upcoming opponent.
Argentina vs Mexico Prediction
Taking into account the gulf in quality between the teams and the very one-sided track record, Argentina are likely getting back to business. Stranger things can happen, and did happen, but this should be a win for Messi and co.
Current Betting Odds: Argentina vs Mexico
SkyBet has Lionel Scaloni’s team as heavy favourites with 8/15 odds of winning. At 5/1 odds the betting market isn’t giving their opponents much of a chance.
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