Brazil versus Mexico duel will be staged in the 16th round of the 2018 World Cup. Selecao, who is being unbeaten, come out superior to be the winner.
The Brazil match against El Tri will take place at the Samara Arena on Monday (02/07/2018). Both area quite often duel in the World Cup, this time the game will become the fifth meeting.
Head-to-Head
Brazil and Mexico games have often been staged. The record of their second meeting has been 40 times, Brazil still leads head-to-head with a record 23 wins, seven draws, and 10 defeat.
Brazil’s greatest victory was 5-0, which was take place at the 1954 World Cup and in a friendly match on 31 July 1992.
Key Players
Philippe Coutinho is shining for Brazil. Being the backbone of Brazil’s attack, the Barcelona-owned player recorded two goals and one assists in the group phase. The first goal was booked by Coutinho in the match against Switzerland, the next goal while helping Brazil win 2-0 over Costa Rica. Meanwhile, an assist was donated in the game against Serbia, to help the Tite’s side win 2-0.
While in Mexico’s stronghold, Javier Hernandez could be their key player. In Mexico’s couter-attack scheme, Chicharito’s speed can be a deadly weapon. The goal of Hirving Lozano in Mexico’s defeat of Germany is proof. Chicharito became the key fast counter-attack that scored the goal.
Team Performance
Brazil is showing impressive. They have not lost in the last 14 games, with a record 10 wins and four draws. The team’s last defeat was swallowed against Argentina in June 2017. At that time, they lost by a thin score of 0-1.
Meanwhile, Mexico is performing unstable. After winning two early group phase matches, they subdued from Sweden with a landslide score of three goals without response.
Brazil have a good record against Mexico in their last three games against Mexico. Neymar co. win twice and draw once, with a note not conceded.
Mexico are also always eliminated in the last 16 of the last six editions of the World Cup. These statistical records are enough to make Brazil the pre-eminent in the European betting market.
Brazil is championed by bunkers in William Hill with a 1/2 coefficient. Meanwhile, a draw in the coefficient of 10/3, and Mexico’s victory is in the coefficient of 7.
“Brazil have outstanding players, from Neymar, Willian, to Philippe Coutinho, we have to give our best ability to overcome them and to speak a lot at the 2018 World Cup,” said Juan Carlos Osorio.
