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Mexico will be playing against England in the World Cup Round of 16 on Sunday, 5 July, at Mexico City Stadium. The match starts at 18:00 local time (01:00 in London). The winner will then be qualified to play in the quarter finals of this tournament.
This match is one of its kinds because these two teams have only played each other once before at a World Cup, way back in 1966. For Mexico, reaching the next round would take them back to a stage they haven’t seen since they hosted the World Cup in 1986. For England, it’s a chance to show they can win even in tough conditions away from home.
Team Form
Mexico finished top of their group with a perfect record, beating South Africa, Czechia, and Korea Republic. This was their best group stage ever. After that they won against Ecuador in the Round of 32. A win here would send them back to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1986. Joel Quinones and Raul Jimenez have been leading their attack.
England reached this stage after a tough win over Congo DR in the Round of 32. In the group stage, they beat Panama and Croatia, and drew 0-0 with Ghana. Harry Kane has already scored five goals this tournament, and Jude Bellingham has been strong in midfield.
Mexico Possible Lineup:
Rangel; Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Gallardo; Mora, Lira, Romo; Quinones, Alvarado, Jimenez
England Possible Lineup:
Pickford; James, Konsa, Guehi, O’Reilly; Rice, Anderson, Bellingham; Saka, Kane, Gordon
History Between The Two Teams
Mexico and England have met just once at a World Cup. In 1966, England won 2-0 at Wembley, with goals from Bobby Charlton and Roger Hunt. England went on to win the tournament that year, their only World Cup title. Mexico now has a chance to get revenge, this time on home stadium.
PamPredicts Prediction
Mexico have home advantage and good attacking form, but England have more experience with players like Kane and Bellingham. We believe England can get the win, but it may not be an easy game.
For our free 2 odds today, we’re combining England to win with over 1.5 goals, since the two teams are very good when it comes to attacking.
Our banker tips for this match is over 1.5 goals, since both teams have scored freely so far in the tournament.
For those who prefer one strong pick, our super single for this match is a double chance bet on England (X2), which protects your bet even if the game ends in a draw.
A Word Before You Bet
Football is exciting, and a good prediction can make it even more fun to watch. But no one, not us, not any tipster, can promise a result with total certainty. Anything can happen once the whistle blows.
So enjoy the game, use our tips as a guide, and never risk more than you’re comfortable losing. If betting ever starts to feel like more than just fun, please reach out to a responsible gambling service for support.
