Mexico
South Africa
South Africa
Mexico
Team Overview
In their latest friendly, Mexico hosted Serbia and delivered a commanding performance, winning 5-1. This victory adds to their recent success, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Match statistics (Mexico vs Serbia):
Team Overview
South Africa faced Jamaica in their most recent friendly, ending in a 1-1 draw. This result reflects their ongoing struggles to secure victories, as they have not won in their last few outings.
In a commanding performance, Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over South Africa in their World Cup group stage opener. Goals from J. Quinones and R. Jimenez ensured a strong start for the Mexicans, who controlled the match from the outset.
Mexico showcased their attacking prowess with a total of 16 shots, four of which were on target, compared to South Africa's mere three attempts. The home side also enjoyed 61% possession, effectively dictating the pace of the game. Quinones opened the scoring early in the 9th minute with a well-placed shot, assisted by E. Lira, setting the tone for the match.
The second half saw South Africa's hopes dashed further when they were reduced to ten men after Y. Sithole received a red card in the 49th minute. Despite this setback, South Africa struggled to create meaningful chances, with Mexico doubling their lead in the 67th minute through Jimenez, assisted by R. Alvarado.
Defensively, Mexico held firm, conceding only two shots on goal while committing 12 fouls to South Africa's 11. The match concluded with both teams receiving multiple cards, including two red cards for South Africa and one for Mexico, highlighting the match's intensity. Overall, Mexico's tactical discipline and offensive efficiency were key to their victory.
Mexico has shown strong form in their recent matches, winning 4 out of their last 5 games, including a convincing 5-1 victory against Serbia and a 2-0 win over Ghana. They have scored a total of 9 goals in their last 4 matches, averaging 2.25 goals per game. In contrast, South Africa has struggled, managing only 1 goal in their last 4 matches, with a total of 3 goals scored across those games.
In their last 10 matches, Mexico has a record of 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, while South Africa has only 1 win, 3 draws, and 6 losses. This stark difference in form indicates a significant advantage for Mexico heading into this match.
Statistically, Mexico has been dominant, with an average of 2.25 goals scored per game in their last 4 matches, while South Africa has only managed 0.75 goals per game in their last 4. Mexico's expected goals (xG) in their recent match against South Africa was 1.41, compared to South Africa's xG of just 0.07 in the same match. Additionally, Mexico's ball possession has been impressive, averaging 67% in their last match, indicating their control over the game.
In terms of head-to-head encounters, Mexico has a slight edge with 1 win and 1 draw in their previous 2 matches against South Africa. The last match ended with Mexico winning 2-0, further solidifying their upper hand in this matchup.
Tactically, Mexico is expected to maintain a high pressing game, utilizing their pace and skill to exploit South Africa's defensive weaknesses. They will likely focus on quick transitions and attacking down the flanks, which has been effective in their recent matches. South Africa, on the other hand, may adopt a more defensive approach, looking to absorb pressure and counter-attack when opportunities arise.
Mexico
2
1
1
South Africa
0
0
0
R. Rangel
G
J. Sanchez
D
C. Montes
D
J. Vasquez
D
J. Gallardo
D
E. Lira
M
B. Gutierrez
M
R. Alvarado
M
A. Fidalgo
M
J. Quinones
M
R. Jimenez
F
R. Goss
G
T. Matuludi
D
I. Okon
D
O. Makhanya
D
S. Kabini
D
S. Sithole
M
T. Mbatha
M
K. Sebelebele
M
T. Zwane
M
T. Moremi
M
L. Foster
F
