Mexico vs USA Prediction & Betting Tips (16 October)

The United States, invited as host country for the Copa America in June, disappointed by failing to advance from their group. Team USA finished 3rd behind Uruguay and Panama, ahead of only Bolivia, with a record of 2 defeats and only one victory in three matches. In September, the bad series continued with a defeat against Canada 1-2. They then drew New Zealand 1-1 in friendlies, before finally returning to winning ways by beating Panama 2-0 during this break.

Mexico also did not make it out of their group during the Copa America. Yet winners over Jamaica and eye-catching against Ecuador, the Mexicans only finished 3rd because of this defeat against Venezuela 1-0. In friendly, there has been good more recently with a success against New Zealand last month 3-0, a good draw against Canada 0-0, and during this break a draw against the Liga club of Valencia FC 2-2.

For this gathering, the coach called on a large majority of players playing in the country. In the starting 11 against Valencia, only captain Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow) played outside the local championship, but he is uncertain this evening like Edson Alvarez (West Ham). Ahead, the excellent Lozano (PSV) and Gimenez (Feyenoord) are forfeited. All the other players in the 11 play for major clubs like Cruz Azul or Guadalajara. The scorers of the match are Herrera (Tigres) and Vega (Toluca). On the bench, we also found the Europeans Alvarez (West Ham), Jimenez (Fulham), Huescas (Copenhagen) and Pineda (AEK) who could this time start against the USA. Should join the group the legendary Ochoa (AVS, Portugal), the defender Vasquez (Genoa) and the promising Vargas who plays in MLS in Seattle. The United States team must face several important absences for this match. Among the injured players are Cardoso (Betis), Reyna (Dortmund), Balogun (Monaco) and Weah (Juventus).

The latter are key elements of the team, with a significant number of caps and goals for some. In addition to these injuries, players such as Richards (Crystal Palace), Dest (PSV), De La Torre (Celta Vigo) and Adams (Bournemouth) are not included in the list, either by choice or due to injuries as well . Despite these absences, the American selection can count on experienced executives such as goalkeeper Turner (Crystal Palace), defenders Ream (Charlotte FC), Robinson (Fulham) and Scally (Mönchengladbach). The midfield remains solid with McKennie (Juventus), Aaronson (Leeds) and Musah (AC Milan). In attack, the stars Pulisic (AC Milan), captain of the team, and Pepi (PSV) are present to carry out the attack. Finally, players like McKenzie (Toulouse) and Tessmann (Lyon) complete the squad. It was Musah and Pepi who scored in the last friendly.