Germany Mexico match preview

The first match in the Group F is the first match for reigning champions of the world, the Germans. They start defence of the title won four years ago in Brazil with match against Mexico, for which this is the seventh consecutive World Cup. Germany had a perfect score in the qualifications with 10 victories although it had problems in friendlies but it won the last such match. Mexico easily went through the qualifications and it also didn’t make a name for itself in friendlies, it even lost the last match. The two teams met at the Confederation Cup last year and the Germans won by sound 4-1.

Germany

Everything went well, almost perfect for Germany since the Euro in France from two years ago when it was eliminated in the semi-finals by the host team. It’s done the qualifications for the World Cup with maximal 10 victories, while last summer it won the Confederation Cup in Russia last year, when it played with completely different team. All that showed how much the Mannschaft is actually strong and the Germans are declared as the strongest favourites to win the World Cup. Still, after the qualifiers Germany played series of friendlies in which number of problems surfaced.

They drew with three very strong teams; England, France and Spain and then came the first defeat since the one by France at the Euro 2016. They lost to Brazil which will be their strongest competitor at the World Cup in Russia. Despite losing at home the defeat is acceptable unlike the one by Austria when they lost after having a lead of 2-1. It was the fifth consecutive match without victory, which is unheard for Germany. The winless streak has ended with victory over Saudi Arabia, although the Germans didn’t exactly make a name for themselves in that match. Manager Low had surprised everyone with omitting forward L. Sane from the roster, while Ozil and Khedir had problems with injuries but now they should be ready.

Probable lineups Germany: Neuer – Kimmich, J. Boateng, Hummels, J. Hector – T. Kroos, Khedira – Draxler, T. Muller, Ozil – Ti. Werner

Mexico

The Mexicans play for the seventh consecutive time at World Cups and by that it is clear they have achieved the first objective which was to continue tradition of playing at World Cup. Now, the second objective is in the sights and that is to win one of first two places in the group and again reach the round of 16, which is something they achieved at six previous World Cups. If they achieve that the next target would be to finally pass the round of 16, something they didn’t since 1986 when they were the hosts. Still, it is too early to think about the knockout phase as the group is difficult and it would be nice if they avoid defeat against very strong opponent. The rival is not in the best possible shape, but Mexico is not either. It did the qualifications with ease, which was expected but the friendlies didn’t unfold as expected.

The Mexicans lost to Croatia, which played with a changed team, and they failed to win Wales, so as a consolation prize can be considered draw with the Belgians, and victories over Poland, Iceland and Scotland. It is very worrying that they played weakly the last friendly with Denmark, which they lost 2-0. It was a test for duel with Sweden that could be the key in the group phase for them. The Mexicans can console themselves with fact that they received both goals after manager Osori made all allowed changes in the team. In the end defenders D. Reyes and Arauyo couldn’t join the team due to injuries, which is definitely a handicap but Guardado, G. dos Santos and J. dos Santos have recovered and all three will be starters against Denmark. Mexico has problem with weak form of its forward Chcharito, and perhaps Perlata be the starter instead.

Probable lineups Mexico: Ochoa – Layun, Salcedo, Moreno, Gallardo – Herrera, Guardado – Vela, J. dos Santos, Lozano – Chicharito(Peralta)

Verdict:

The Germans are favourites to win although they did show certain weaknesses in latest friendlies, which the Mexicans can use. It is hard to say is Mexico ready to win Germany but it can score for sure, which is something that we definitely expect from the reigning champions of the world.

Pick: both teams to score 1.94 - 94/100 @1XBet


02/04/2025

Botev Plovdiv - Beroe

Botev Plovdiv Beroe goals and highlights
0:0

02/04/2025

Arda - Cherno More

Arda Cherno More goals and highlights
4:0

02/04/2025

Hiroshima - Kashima

Hiroshima Kashima goals and highlights
1:0

02/04/2025

Verdy - Tokyo

Verdy Tokyo goals and highlights
2:2

02/04/2025

Yokohama FC - Kobe

Yokohama FC Kobe goals and highlights
0:1

02/04/2025

Nagoya - Yokohama Marinos

Nagoya Yokohama Marinos goals and highlights
2:0

02/04/2025

Kyoto - Kashiwa

Kyoto Kashiwa goals and highlights
1:1

02/04/2025

C-Osaka - Okayama Fagiano

C-Osaka Okayama Fagiano goals and highlights
2:1

02/04/2025

Alianza Lima - Libertad

Alianza Lima Libertad goals and highlights
0:1

02/04/2025

Bucaramanga - Colo Colo

Bucaramanga Colo Colo goals and highlights
3:3

02/04/2025

Fortaleza - Racing Club

Fortaleza Racing Club goals and highlights
0:3

02/04/2025

Cerro Porteno - Bolivar

Cerro Porteno Bolivar goals and highlights
4:2

01/04/2025

Boavista - Gil Vicente

Boavista Gil Vicente goals and highlights
1:3

01/04/2025

Empoli - Bologna

Empoli Bologna goals and highlights
0:3

01/04/2025

Annagh - H&W Welders

Annagh H&W Welders goals and highlights
4:2

01/04/2025

Ballymena - Loughgall

Ballymena Loughgall goals and highlights
5:2

01/04/2025

Dungannon - Larne

Dungannon Larne goals and highlights
1:1

01/04/2025

Glentoran - Coleraine

Glentoran Coleraine goals and highlights
2:1

01/04/2025

Linfield - Crusaders

Linfield Crusaders goals and highlights
3:1

01/04/2025

Portadown - Glenavon

Portadown Glenavon goals and highlights
1:1

01/04/2025

Arsenal - Fulham

Arsenal Fulham goals and highlights
2:1

01/04/2025

Wolves - West Ham

Wolves West Ham goals and highlights
1:0

01/04/2025

Swindon - AFC Wimbledon

Swindon AFC Wimbledon goals and highlights
2:1

01/04/2025

Port Vale - Bradford

Port Vale Bradford goals and highlights
2:0

01/04/2025

Newport - Bromley

Newport Bromley goals and highlights
1:1

01/04/2025

Harrogate - Tranmere

Harrogate Tranmere goals and highlights
3:2

01/04/2025

Morecambe - Cheltenham

Morecambe Cheltenham goals and highlights
2:0

01/04/2025

Doncaster - Walsall

Doncaster Walsall goals and highlights
2:2

01/04/2025

Crewe - Grimsby

Crewe Grimsby goals and highlights
2:0

01/04/2025

Gillingham - Colchester

Gillingham Colchester goals and highlights
1:1

01/04/2025

Barrow - Salford

Barrow Salford goals and highlights
1:1

01/04/2025

Chesterfield - Carlisle

Chesterfield Carlisle goals and highlights
2:1

01/04/2025

Wycombe - Shrewsbury

Wycombe Shrewsbury goals and highlights
0:0





Buy tickets to all of your favorite sports events.