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Predictions and Tips
Mexico are in action against South Africa in Thursday’s WC fixture.
All Mexico v South Africa game predictions, stats and user poll are shown below including the latest game odds.
📏 Form Guide
Mexico
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Mexico, buoyed by their previous result, will be hoping for more of the same after the 5-1 International Friendlies success vs Serbia.
For Mexico, the goals were scored by Johan Vásquez (34'), Raúl Jiménez (57') and Luis Chávez (90'). Petar Stanić (19') and Adem Avdić (72' Own goal) scored for Serbia.
Their more recent scorelines highlight the fact that there has been much resilience in the Mexico rearguard. Mexico have kept it tight, seeing the total number of goals that have flown into the back of their net over the course of their previous 6 clashes standing at 2.
South Africa
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In the game prior to this, South Africa drew 0-0 in the International Friendlies tie with Nicaragua.
Looking at their form, and South Africa have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 games, seeing their opponents hit 8 goals in total. At the back, South Africa have some weaknesses to address. That kind of pattern won’t necessarily be sustained into this match, of course.
📰 Team News: Mexico
It’s our opinion that El Tricolor will probably opt for a 4-3-3 formation for this game and select Jose Rangel, Israel Reyes, Cesar Montes, Johan Vasquez, Jesus Gallardo, Brian Gutierrez, Erik Lira, Alvaro Fidalgo, Roberto Alvarado, Raul Jimenez and Julian Quinones.
ℹ️ Team News: South Africa
We are inclined to think that Bafana Bafana appear most likely to begin the game with a 4-3-3 formation using Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Ime Okon, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, A. Maphosa Modiba, Jayden Adams, Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole, Oswin Appollis, Lyle Foster and Tshepang Moremi.
🧠 Prediction
It looks to us like South Africa will surely find it tough to be scoring even one goal against a Mexico lineup who look likely to dominate proceedings.
We’re tipping a convincing 3-0 winning scoreline for Mexico when all is said and done.
Peter Guest, 18:01 11/06/2026
📊 Poll: Who Will Win?
Predicted Lineups
🏟️ Team Focus:
Mexico
Formed: 1927
Stadium: The Estadio Azteca (87,523)
Captain: Edson Álvarez
Chairman: Mikel Arriola
Manager: Javier Aguirre
Competitions: WC (Group A), International Friendlies (Friendlies)
🔑 Star Player: Brian Gutiérrez
Generally taking to the field in the Central Attacking Midfielder position, Brian Gutiérrez was born in Berwyn, USA. After having made a senior debut playing for Chicago Fire in the 2020 season, the goalscoring Midfielder has netted 3 league goals in this Liga MX (Clausura) 2025 - 2026 season so far coming from a total of 16 appearances.
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