Venezuela vs Mexico Prediction Copa América 2024

⚽ Football Copa América 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 27 June 2024 - 02:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)

Venezuela and Mexico top Group B after winning their opening matches of the 2024 Copa América with crucial second-half goals. The winner of this match will be in a strong position to advance, as six points usually secure a top-two finish in a four-team group. This tournament has already shown improvement for Venezuela, who failed to win a group stage match in 2021 (D2, L2).

Venezuelan coach Fernando Batista received praise for his tactical substitutions, bringing on goalscorers Jhonder Cádiz and Eduardo Bello after halftime. He's urging his team to stay grounded, describing this match as a "final". Venezuela's last competitive meeting with Mexico in the 2016 Copa América resulted in a 1-1 draw, which could inspire them alongside recent wins over Chile and Paraguay.

Mexico's 1-0 victory against Jamaica saw all sixteen players make successful Copa América debuts, helping them overcome recent losses to Brazil and Uruguay. Manager Jaime Lozano, a former tournament player himself, is still proving his decision to omit veterans like Raúl Jiménez, Guillermo Ochoa, and Hirving Lozano.

Despite losing captain Edson Álvarez to a potential hamstring injury, Mexico remains favored to top the group. They've won all three matches as favorites in 2024, handling expectations well so far.

Where to watch?

📺 Venezuela - Mexico Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch: Jhonder Cádiz (Venezuela) - Scored on his international debut after netting 16 times for Famalicão this season Santiago Giménez (Mexico) - Scored the winning goal in the 2023 Gold Cup final at this venue

⚡Match Facts:

• Venezuela couldn't win a group stage match in the 2021 Copa América (D2, L2)
• Venezuela and Mexico drew 1-1 in their last competitive meeting (2016 Copa América)
• Mexico has won all three matches as favorites in 2024
• Only one of Mexico's last 13 non-friendly matches saw both teams score

💡Prediction: This match promises to be a tightly contested affair between two teams riding high on opening victories. Venezuela's improved form and home advantage could give them an edge, but Mexico's experience and recent success as favorites make them formidable opponents. Expect a tactical battle with both teams cautious not to concede. The match could be decided by a moment of brilliance, potentially from Cádiz or Giménez. Given Mexico's recent defensive record, a low-scoring game is likely. A 1-0 victory for Mexico seems probable, but Venezuela won't make it easy for them.

Betting Tips:

1. Under 2.5 goals
2. Mexico to win
3. Both teams to score - No
4. Santiago Giménez to score anytime
5. Half with most goals - Second Half