Today Argentina meets Mexico in a do or die match. Mexico drawn with Poland without a goal from each side. On 22 November Argentinians thought that it is an easy victory but Saudi Arabia beat them by 2 -1. Only Messi managed a goal for his side. Now, if they loose they today, they are definitely out of the world cup.
Overview
Argentina, the two times world cup winner, is a tough side to beat for Mexico in the Group C. Now they are at the bottom of the Group C. They lost to the Saudi Arabia because:
- Argentina took 68% ball possessing time
- Outshot the Saudis 13-3 which includes a 6-2 margin in shots on goal.
- At 48′ a goal from Saleh Al-Shehri and at 53′ a goal from Salem Al-Dawsari.
On the other hand Mexico’s 0 – 0 draw against Poland where it outshot Poland 11-6 which includes 4-2 in shots on goal. Argentina may find it tough to produce goals against Mexico as veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is in the great form.
Head to head:
Argentina beats Mexico in all the three occasions in the world cup in 1930, 2006 and 2010.
| Year | Score |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 6-3 |
| 2006 | 2-1 |
| 2010 | 3-1 |
Key players:
| Argentina | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | Alexis Vega |
| Lautaro Martinez | Hirving Lozano |
| Angel di Maria | Guillermo Ochoa |
Teams:
Argentina XI : E. Martinez; Montiel, Romero, Li. Martinez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Fernandez; Messi, La. Martinez, Di Maria
Mexico XI: Ochoa; Sanchez, Montes, Moreno, Gallardo; Herrera, Alvarez, Guardado; Lozano, Martin, Vega
Prediction:
The match goes to Argentina as they never lost outside of Europe. As the history says Argentina never lost consecutive matches in the World Cups. A win for Argentina hope fully 4-1. Lets See