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Mexico vs South Africa Predictions & Tips - Goals Expected in crunch group match in Sapporo

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 27 Jul 2021

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Ralph Staniforth 27 Jul 2021

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Mexico vs South Africa Predictions for Wednesday’s Olympics group match
Match is being played at 12:30 BST at Sapporo Dome
Mexico have won 7 of their last 10 matches
A win for Mexico is tipped in Sapporo
Betting tips, predictions and team news for Mexico vs South Africa

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Mexico vs South Africa Predictions

Mexico need at least a draw to progress whilst South Africa have to win by two goals and hope that France lose to Japan. Amaglug-glug looked more dangerous in attack for the last match but their defence suffered with a more open formation. I am tipping Mexico to win and guarantee a quarter-final place.

Mexico have won 7 of their last 10 matches (all competitions).
Mexico have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches (all competitions).
South Africa have lost 3 of their last 5 matches (all competitions).
South Africa have seen over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches (all competitions).

Head to Head

This is the first ever meeting between these sides.

Mexico Form

Mexico qualified for the Olympics by winning the CONCACAF qualifying tournament after beating Honduras on penalties in the final.

In pre-Olympics friendlies, Mexico beat Romania 1-0 and drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia. A 3-2 win against Australia followed.

In the Olympics, Mexico thrashed France 4-1 in their opening match but went down 2-1 to hosts Japan in their last match. Johan Vasquez was red carded after 68 minutes and Roberto Alvarado scored a late consolation goal.

Mexico Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Luis Malagón, Guillermo Ochoa, Sebastián Jurado

Defenders: Jorge Sánchez, César Montes, Alberto Angulo, Johan Vásquez, Vladimir Loroña, Adrián Mora, Érick Aguirre

Midfielders: Luis Romo, Carlos Rodríguez, José Joaquín Esquivel, Sebastián Córdova, Fernando Beltrán

Forwards: Henry Martín, Diego Lainez, Alexis Vega, Uriel Antuna, Eduardo Aguirre, Ricardo Angulo, Roberto Alvarado

Centre back Johan Vasquez will serve a suspension after his dismissal against Japan. Vladimir Lorona is expected to take his place.

Coach Jaime Lozano could hand a start to striker Roberto Alvarado after he scored as a substitute in the last match.

South Africa Form

South Africa qualified for the Tokyo Olympics after a penalty shootout victory against Ghana in the under 23 Africa Cup of Nations.

South Africa lost their opening Olympics match 1-0 to Japan after a resolute defensive performance.

There last match saw a last-gasp 4-3 defeat to France having led 1-0, 2-1 and 3-2. Kobamelo Kodisang, Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena scored the goals.

South Africa Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Mondli Mpoto, Ronwen Williams, Sifiso Mlungwana

Defenders: Tercious Malepe, Luke Fleurs, Thabiso Monyane, Reeve Frosler, Thendo Mukumela, MacBeth Mahlangu, Katlego Mohamme, Sibusiso Mabiliso

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Thabo Cele, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Goodman Mosele, Kamohelo Mahlatsi

Attackers: Luther Singh, Evidence Makgopa, Kobamelo Kodisang

Coach David Notoane switched from a 5-3-2 to a 4-2-3-1 formation for the last match. Winger Kobamelo Kodisang was on the scoresheet so should keep his place.

Sibusiso Mabiliso will hope for a recall at left back after Katlego Mohamme started the last match in that role.

Verdict

South Africa Olympic v Mexico Olympic

Mexico are backed to win with the match seeing over 2.5 goals. A 2-1 scoreline is the tip.

Mexico Win

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