In a Group C stage match, Saudi Arabia (1 win, 1 loss, 0 draws) and Mexico (0-1-1) meet Wednesday at Lusail Iconic Stadium at 2 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Saudi Arabia scored the most stunning upset of the World Cup so far, topping Argentina 2-1 in its opener. However, Saudi Arabia crashed back to Earth with a 2-0 loss to Poland Saturday.
Mexico has struggled at this World Cup, playing to a scoreless draw against Poland in its opener before suffering a 2-0 setback to Argentina. Not only is El Tri looking for its 1st win, it is still searching for its 1st goal of the tournament.
Saudi Arabia could play its way into the knockout stages with a win over Mexico, while El Tri needs a Poland win over Argentina, and a boatload of goals to win a tiebreaker. It will be an interesting day Wednesday in Group C.
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Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:44 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Saudi Arabia +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | Mexico -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Draw +320
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)
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Prediction
Mexico 1, Saudi Arabia 0
Moneyline (ML)
The play is MEXICO (-145) here as it is hard to imagine El Tri getting blanked in all 3 of its group stage matches and not having any success in this tournament. However, Mexico won’t be able to do enough on offense to get it done in the goal-differential category, and both Mexico and Saudi Arabia will be headed home.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER 2.5 (+110) is the best play on the board in this match. Mexico hasn’t scored a goal yet, while posting a clean sheet of its own in its opener.
Saudi Arabia outslugged Argentina in a stunning match, winning 2-1, but it was held off the board against Poland, a team desperate for a win. The Green Eagles face the same situation here, as Mexico is desperate for something positive, and the team with a better pedigree will get it done here.
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