Group stage · Group A · #54
Czech Republic v Mexico
Estadio Banorte, Mexico City
The goals, minute by minute
- 55'Mateo ChávezGoal · 0-1
- 61'Julián QuiñonesGoal · 0-2
- 90'+4'Álvaro FidalgoGoal · 0-3
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Czechia (41st FIFA) vs Mexico (host, group favorite).
Level of the teams
- Czechia: a competitive European block with Patrik Schick, fighting for 2nd place in the group.
- Mexico: host, backed by its fans and a good-level squad (Edson Álvarez, Santiago Giménez). Group favorite.
Key factors
- Mexico plays at home with the pressure in its favor.
- Czechia is organized and dangerous with Schick in the box.
- An important match for top spot in Group A.
Prediction
Most likely result: 2-1 Mexico (alternative: 1-1)
- Czechia win: 25%
- Draw: 27%
- Mexico win: 48%
Player to watch: Santiago Giménez, Mexico's goal reference.
Final verdict, Confidence: medium
Mexico is the favorite on home advantage and level, but Czechia is competitive and has goals in Schick. A narrow Mexican win is most likely.