Looking to sign off their Group A adventure with another flurry, Mexico will meet the Czech Republic at the Estadio Banorte in the early hours of Thursday.
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Verdict: Mexico win
Best Odds: 1/1
Bookmaker: BetUS
Czech Republic
Starting with the Czech Republic, while the Representatives might have opened up their iconic World Cup return with their sights set on mounting a real knockout stage charge, Miroslav Koubek’s men have drastically failed to find their feet in North America. Getting proceedings underway with a 2-1 loss at the hands of South Korea, the former Viktoria Plzen boss has some serious scrutiny hanging over his position. Likewise, missing out on what they had billed as a golden opportunity last week as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate against South Africa, the Czech Republic will be bracing themselves for a stern examination when they arrive at the Estadio Banorte in midweek. Putting just a sole point on the board from their opening two Group A showdowns, the Representatives find their knockout stage dreams hanging in the balance in the early hours of Thursday.
Czech Republic Team News
Sustaining a recent muscle injury and not expected to feature for the remainder of the summer, the Czech Republic will once again be without the services of Slavia Prague defender David Jurasek in the early hours of Thursday.
Forced to settle for a spot on the bench against South Africa last week, West Ham ace Tomas Soucek should be handed a full recall and start in the middle of the park. While attacking talisman Patrik Schick might still be waiting to open his World Cup account in North America, the Bayer Leverkusen marksman will spearhead the Czech Republic’s charge.
Mexico
As for the hosts, embarking on what has been a sensational start to their iconic home adventure, Mexico certainly find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Rightfully receiving a string of plaudits from across the globe, El Tri have their sights firmly set on mounting a genuine late charge this summer. Already wrapping up their knockout stage ticket at a canter, Javier Aguirre’s high-flying camp will be confident of making another statement here. Putting in another gritty performance last time out as they secured a 1-0 victory against South Korea, Mexico are riding a major wave of momentum. In fact, the Greens have won all of their previous five consecutive appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 11-1. Likewise, Aguirre’s side have also conceded just a single strike in almost 500 minutes and action and they will be looking to make another public statement.
Mexico Team News
While Lokomotiv Moscow defender Cesar Montes might have missed out against South Korea last week after serving a one-match World Cup suspension, the 29-year-old will return to Aguirre’s squad in the early hours of Thursday.
Opening his Group A account against South Africa on June 11th and completing an emotional return to Wolves this month, veteran striker Raul Jimenez will lead the line here. Making a maiden World Cup start against South Korea last week, West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez will lead Mexico out in midweek.
Czech Republic vs Mexico Key Factors to Consider
When the Czech Republic and Mexico met for their only historic battle back in 2000, the Representatives clinched a 2-1 victory.
Already punching their knockout stage ticket with time to spare, Mexico have won all of their previous five appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 11-1.
The Czech Republic have secured just a single win from their previous seven competitive appearances across all formats within 90 minutes.
The Representatives have failed to register a clean sheet from their last six consecutive outings.
Mexico have shipped just a single strike in almost 500 minutes of action.
Conclusion
Already wrapping up their knockout stage ticket with time to spare, Mexico will be looking to make another public statement here. Set to once again be backed by a vocal and emotional home support in the early hours of Thursday, El Tri should be smelling another potential opportunity at the Estadio Banorte. Remarkably winning all of their previous five consecutive appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 11-1, Mexico will be confident of exploiting a leaky Czech Republic defence on home soil.
Verdict: Mexico win
Best Odds: 1/1
Bookmaker: BetUS
