Argentina and Mexico will lock horns together in Qatar on matchday 2 of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The kickoff time is due at 20:00 UK time at the Lusail Stadium, date: 26/11/2022.
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Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction One — Over 2.5 goals — 2.09
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Two — Combo: Argentina to win + Over 1.5 goals — 1.97
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Three — Anytime Goalscorer: Lionel Messi — 2.10
Before Argentina’s shocking 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia, they had scored 19 goals in five matches and averaged 3.8 goals per game. Their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia ended with three goals. Mexico are a good side, defensively, but Argentina have the quality to single-handedly produce three goals or more before the final whistle. Argentina’s last six games ended with over 2.5 goals.
Argentina had won their last five games with at least three goals per game. They lost their opening World Cup game 2-1 to Saudi Arabia and as a result, they need a response, knowing that anything other than a win will put their qualification to the knockout stage in jeopardy. Argentina are backed to win the game plus the total goals to exceed two.
Lionel Messi is the favourite to get the first goal of the game but backing him to score at any time sounds like a plan. The PSG forward scored first and was on the scoreboard during Argentina‘s opener against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
Lionel Messi’s side must win their next two matches to stand a chance to finish as the group winners and they start that journey against Mexico.
Mexico played out a goalless draw against Poland on Tuesday. They could have started their World Cup campaign in a losing start but Ochoa saved Robert Lewandoski’s penalty kick in the second half.
Mexico will have to win one and draw one in a bid to stand a chance to go through to the next stage and they face Argentina and Saudi Arabia next.
Argentina had won five games without conceding before their defeat to Saudi Arabia. Argentina could beat Mexico with a clean sheet. Mexico went blank against Poland!
Back Argentina to win. Although the odds are a bit tricky for Argentina to win, Lionel Messi and his team-mate understand the consequences of not winning their next two games.
Goalkeeper: Martinez
Defenders: Molina, Martinez, Otamendi, Tagliafico
Midfielders: Di Maria, De Paul, Paredes, Papu Gomez
Forwards: Messi, Martinez
Goalkeeper: Ochoa
Defenders: Sanchez, Montes, Moreno, Gallardo
Midfielders: Herrera, Alvarez, Chavez
Forwards: Lozano, Martin, Vega
Where will this match be played?
The game will be played at the Lusail Stadium, Qatar.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 1XBet for Argentina vs Mexico.