Mexico u23 vs Japan u23 prediction for Friday’s Tokyo 2020 Men’s Football Olympic Games clash at Saitama Stadium in Saitama. The Bronze medal match for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will be played between Mexico and the hosts Japan. Read on for our free prediction and betting tips.
Mexico u23 looking for their second medal
On course for their second medal in the last three Olympics, Mexico have the chance to avenge their defeat by Japan in the group stages. El Tri had finished second in their group because of that defeat and played South Korea in the quarter-finals whom they beat convincingly 6-3.
It was a very tough semi-final for coach Lozano and his team against the reigning Gold medal holders Brazil. The Mexicans survived for 120 minutes, allowing the Brazilians just six shots on goal, all saved by the Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa. In the penalty Shootouts, Mexico missed three shots and lost the chance to play for the chance to win their second Gold medal.
Mexico Key Points
Japan u23 feel they deserve at least a Bronze
Japan’s Gold medal dream was ended in the 117th minute of their semi-final match against Spain. The Japanese had done amazingly well until Asensio of Spain broke the hearts of the Japanese fans. Coach Moriyasu’s team had an exceptional tournament especially in the group stages registering three wins.
In the quarter-finals, Japan played a stubborn New Zealand who took the match to extra time and penalty shootouts after a goalless draw. But the Japanese players kept their nerves and won the penalty shootouts. It was tough against Spain and Japan suffered in the match as they couldn’t keep their goal clean to take the match to another penalty shootout.
Japan key points
Mexico u23 vs Japan u23 Prediction
Both teams will take this match seriously, in the end, they are playing for an Olympic medal which is a very important triumph for any nation. In the group stage, Japan won 2-1 but things can be different in this match as the stakes are much higher.
Japan are known for having very tactically disciplined teams and this team is no exception. That was the main reason for coach Moriyasu’s success in this Olympics. They are a very composed team and have proved their capability against all teams.
Mexico have also had very convincing performances so far. Even against Brazil, they were so close to causing a major upset. Coach Lozano might have learned his lesson from their defeat earlier in the tournament and may adopt a different tactic to clinch the Bronze medal.
The winner of this match is very difficult to decide. Even the bookies are paying the same amount for each team’s win. We will back the double chance and total goals scored in the combos section at Vbet.
Mexico u23 vs Japan u23 Betting Tips
1 or 2 and over 1.5 Goals 1.66 at Vbet
X or 2 and BTTS Yes 2.29 at Vbet