Apart from the match between the national teams of Russia and Portugal, the Mexicans will play their game against the New Zelanders on the upcoming Wednesday. Bookmakers are pretty confident in the New World country’s victory and it is hard to disagree with that, considering the level of the future competitors. The Mexico national team has come to the tournament in Russia with a clear desire to adcance to play-offs of the Confederations Cup, therefore, we can expect a lot of activity from the team in the upcoming game.
The Mexican team approached the match against the Portuguese in the first round, as the clear underdog, but despite all that, the North Americans managed to gain a point after the match. The final score of the encounter against the European Brazilians is 2:2 and the goals are on Hernandez’ and Moreno’s accounts. Before the voyage to Russia, the Mexican team had two friendly matches against Croatia and Ireland, as well as two official matches against Honduras and the USA.
For the New Zealand team even a participation on such a high level, as the Confederations Cup, is a prestige itself. The team was in the Australians’ shape previously, but now the New Zealand team is the leader in its geographical zone. The New Zealanders managed to retain dignity in a match against the Russians, losing with the score of only 0:2, but with the Mexicans, which have trained with the Portuguese already, it will be harder to achieve.
After a draw with Portugal, the Mexico national team will try not only to defeat its opponent, but improve the goal difference as well. I.e. we can expect a high efficiency from the forthcoming match.
Prediction for the match: Mexico to win with -1.75 Asian handicap.
