Mexico

vs

England

Predictions & Betting Tips

Mexico and England to play a cagey game at Mexico City Stadium

Mexico will be feeling good about this game as they come into the fixture in scorching form and have not lost a game in 90 minutes in their previous 10. The El Tri have won 8 and drawn 2 of those 10, including a 3-0 victory away to Czech Republic and a 2-0 victory over Ecuador in their two most recent games, which makes this Mexico vs England preview especially intriguing. England have been just as strong in all competitions, losing just once in their past 10 with 7 wins and 2 draws, including a 2-0 away win over Panama and a 2-1 away victory over DR Congo in the previous round. These two teams couldn't play in more contrasting ways, with Thomas Tuchel setting England up in a flexible 4-2-3-1 to 3-4-3 system that is built on control, structure and pressing. England will be looking to control the pace and pin Mexico back, while Javier Aguirre's Mexico have a combative 4-3-3 system that thrives on sudden changes and fast breaks. This will be a chess game on Monday, with the two styles clashing cleanly and beautifully on the big stage. It feels more like a game of chess than a runaway, despite England's odds of 2.02 being ahead of Mexico's 3.95 and the draw at 3.3, and that is why Mexico vs England prediction points towards a low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals at 1.67 looks like the smart bet here, as the game will likely feel tight with the BTTS market also priced in. Our Mexico vs England betting tips lean toward under 2.5 goals, while Julian Quinones gives Mexico the sharp edge at the top, with the forward scoring El Tri's only goal in the knockout stage so far, while Harry Kane is the focal point for England as always, netting 4 goals in his last 5 games. Another Mexico vs England prediction is that both sides may cancel each other out for long spells.