Though the US and Mexico may not have too much to play for in terms of the tournament, the rivalry between these two teams still promises to be a fiery one as they go head-to-head in Guadalajara on Tuesday.
This will be the first time that the two CONCACAF giants will meet under new USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino hence being an opportunity for him to assess the team’s preparedness for future glamour matches.
But, Pochettino will miss several of his starts with important match players such as Christian Pulisic. Pulisic and McKennie, together with Ricardo Pepi, were sent back to their Euro clubs to avoid exhaustion meant the US was missing some key players.
Mexico, which has a good record against Americans in competitive games and overall, remained undefeated and having lost only in friendly matches, will take advantage of a normally weaker team at the USA’s home ground. Out of the past 8 games against their northern rivals, Mexico has lost the majority of those games, however, this perfect chance to turn their game results around.
Kick-Off:
Thursday, 17 October 2024
3:30 AM UK; 8:00 AM IST
Location:
Akron Stadium, Mexico
Form:
- Mexico (in all competitions): W-L-D-W-D
- USA (in all competitions): L-L-L-D-W
Players to Watch
Raul Jimenez (Mexico)
Raul Jimenez is back in the Mexican national team squad after sitting out the Copa America where his loss was evident. Having garnered more than 106 appearances and scoring 34 goals, Jimenez satisfies this category and expects to make an influence on the national team especially since he started the season well with the Fulham team. El golero se constituye como el factor vital para México en este encuentro.
Christian Pulisic (USA)
Chelsea starlet Christian Pulisic remains an exciting player for the U.S. men’s national team after a magnificent performance during Mauricio Pochettino’s victory over Panama. Some of their accomplishments include dribbling skills, and pace, and has donated a perfect assist for ‘Yunus Musah’s goal in the team. In the new formation system, Pulisic's free role will be critical, and he will be a critical player in the USA side as they face Mexico.
Match Facts
- Mexico’s last scheduled match was goalless and it was against Canada.
- The United States kicked off the Pochettino regime by defeating Panama 2-0.
- Mexico is winless in the last seven games against the USA.
Injury & Team News
Mexico
The team, fielded by Mexico has a fully fit lineup. Head coach Javier Aguirre has invited German Berterame, and Obed Vargas to the national team for the first time. Raul Jimenez and Guillermo Ochoa recovered after being excluded from the Copa America roster, which will strengthen and deepen the Mexican team.
USA
Mauricio Pochettino sprang a surprise when he included a 3-4-3 formation in his first match as a USA coach. He deployed Yunus Musah in a rather unconventional formation in the match against Panama then Musah would score the opening goal to get the team a 2-0 victory. Ricardo Pepi and Haji Wright both made fantastic bench come-ons, but it is still unclear if they will start next against Mexico.
Head to Head
- Total Matches: 79
- Mexico: 38 wins
- USA: 25 wins
- Draws: 16
Predicted Lineups
Mexico (4-2-3-1):
- GK: Guillermo Ochoa
- RB: Jorge Sanchez
- CB: Cesar Montes
- CB: Johan Vasquez
- LB: Jesus Angulo
- CM: Edson Alvarez
- CM: Luis Chavez
- RW: Roberto Alvarado
- CAM: Orbelin Pineda
- LW: Uriel Antuna
- ST: Raul Jimenez
USA (3-4-3):
- GK: Matt Turner
- CB: Joe Scally
- CB: Mark McKenzie
- CB: Tim Ream
- RM: Yunus Musah
- CM: Cristian Roldan
- CM: Gianluca Busio
- LM: Antonee Robinson
- RW: Brenden Aaronson
- ST: Josh Sargent
- LW: Christian Pulisic
Match prediction of the upcoming game between the USA vs Mexico
So we are fixed for an epic battle between two of CONCACAF's fiercest enemies. Mexico is said to have a formidable team while they are to be hosting their rivals and the USA is eagerly keen on improving on their previous performance bearing in mind they have a new head coach in Mauricio Pochettino. Whoever comes out of this clash could well be the highest-scoring team in the round, but a taut duel awaits and the USA forward line could have the final say.
Prediction: Mexico 2-3 USA
Telecast for Mexico vs USA
- USA – fuboTV, TNT USA
- Mexico – TUDN, ViX
- India – TBD
- France – L’Equipe Live Foot
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