Haiti battles Mexico in the 2nd CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage match for both sides. Kickoff from University of Phoenix Stadium is set for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Haiti vs. Mexico odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.
Mexico, after losing 3-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal on June 15, took down Panama 1-0 in the 3rd place match. It then beat Honduras 4-0 in the 1st Group B action. F Luis Romo kicked off the game quickly, scoring in the 1st and then 23rd minute. Mexico ended with 17 shots to Honduras’ 6. It also had 55% possession.
Haiti beat Qatar 2-1 in its 1st match. It has yet to lose in 2023, beating Montserrat 4-0 on March 25 and then Bermuda 3-1 on March 28. Haiti ended with 5 more shots than Qatar, scoring both its goals in extra time. It had just 1 more shot on goal yet still managed to come out on top.
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Haiti vs. Mexico odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Haiti +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Mexico -375 (bet $375 to win $100) | Draw +475 (bet $100 to win $475)
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -185 | U: +125)
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Haiti vs. Mexico picks and predictions
Prediction
Mexico 2, Haiti 0
Moneyline (ML)
PASS.
Unfortunately, there’s just not much value here. Mexico hasn’t been great against top-tier sides, and the young generation may not hold up quite as well as the older one did in international play, but it should still be able to get the job done here.
Haiti has yet to lose international play this year, but it hasn’t played very many quality opponents either. Mexico is the favorite in Group B by a wide margin, and it should come out on top. Ultimately, pass on the moneyline play.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (+125).
Haiti has played 3 games this year, scoring 2 or more goals in each. But, against Qatar, the best opponent it has faced, it only had 3 shots on goal and scored 1 goal on a penalty kick. It didn’t create many chances and should struggle against a quicker Mexico defense.
On a similar note, Mexico scored 4 against Honduras, but it had just 6 shots on goal. It scored 1 goal in its prior 2 games combined as well. The high-volume scorers aren’t there for this new generation quite yet. Combine it all and take UNDER 2.5 (+125).
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