Mexico vs Uruguay Odds and Preview

Mexico and Uruguay control their own destinies

Mexico and Uruguay are sitting pretty at the top of Group A and both teams could go through with a draw when they meet at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg on June 22. However, look for them to go for a win as neither would like to face the top team in Group B in the next round, which in all likelihood will be Argentina. The winner of Group A will face the runner up in Group B, which will be Nigeria, Greece, or South Korea.

Mexico and Uruguay have four points each after their first two games, but Uruguay sits in first place due to a better goal difference, which is plus 3, while Mexico is plus 2. If the game does end in a draw, it will guarantee Uruguay top spot, so there’s definitely more incentive for the Mexicans to attack.

Uruguay has beaten South Africa 3-0 and drawn 0-0 with France in their opening match. Striker Diego Forlan has been leading the attack with two goals so far and if they make it to the next round it will be the first time they’ve done so since 1990. Forlan said he’s happy that he’s been scoring, but the team comes first and the most important thing is to win games instead of personal achievements. He feels the team is playing well and I very solid at the moment. While Uruguay has been impressive offensively, they’ve also been doing a good job in their own end of the pitch and haven’t let a goal in yet.

Mexico drew hosts South Africa 1-1 in the World Cup opener and then beat France 2-0 in their next match. They can win the group with a win over Uruguay and are entering the game full of confidence. The players have performed admirably and manager Javier Aguirre has also been doing a good job, especially with his substitutions. Two of them, Javier Hernandez, and Cuauhtemoc Blanco, scored goals against France.

The 22-year-old Hernandez, who recently signed with Manchester United, has played well as a substitute in both games and is pushing hard for a starting job. However, Aguirre, prefers to use him as a sub while starting veteran forward Guillermo Franco as Franco usually comes back to help out the midfielders. Franco said that Aguirre appreciates it when he helps Gerardo Torrado and Rafael Marquez recover the ball in the middle of the park and doesn’t mind the defensive side of the job.

However, Aguirre may not have a choice when it comes to starting Hernandez as forward Carlos Vela may miss the game due to a leg injury that he suffered during the first half against France. He also has forward Giovani dos Santos in the lineup and he’s looked dangerous in both games. Look for right back Paul Aguilar to replace Efrain Juarez though as Juarez is suspended for a game after receiving two yellow cards.

If Mexico advances, it will be the fifth straight time they have done so. Also, Blanco and Marquez can equal the Mexican record by playing in their 11th World Cup games if they play against Uruguay.

The two teams have met 17 times with Mexico winning seven, losing three and drawing seven. Uruguay is ranked 16th in the world by FIFA while Mexico are ranked one spot behind them.

Betting Odds and Predictions

Look for Mexico to go for the win and get it 2-1. Bet this odds for 12 times the money at Sportsbook.com

Expekt has the odds of a Mexican win listed at 57/20, while Uruguay to win is listed at 7/2 and a draw comes in with odds of 3/4.

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