Key Stats & Insights
- Mexico have scored 2 or more goals in 12 of their last 20 matches.
- The most common result between Venezuela and Mexico is 1-3, occurring three times.
- Venezuela haven’t won in their last five games.
Game Preview
Both Venezuela and Mexico are vying for a spot in the quarterfinals of the tournament with a victory on Wednesday. This marks Mexico’s first Copa America appearance since 2016, where they faced Venezuela in the group stage, drawing 1-1, with both teams advancing to the quarterfinals.
Venezuela has already improved on their 2021 Copa America performance by winning their opening match against Ecuador 2-1, with goals from Jhonder Cadiz and Eduard Bello. They had a solid offensive display with five shots on target and five corners.
Mexico began their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Jamaica, thanks to a goal from Gerardo Arteaga. They were dominant, registering nine shots on target.
Team Form and Performance
Venezuela โ Last 10 Competitive Games
Venezuela’s recent form has been mixed, with 3 wins, 4 losses, and 3 draws. They average 0.9 goals from 3.4 shots on target and 7.9 attempts per match. Their possession rate stands at 46.0%, with 4.1 corners per game. Defensively, they concede 1.2 goals and 3.9 corners from 4.9 shots on target and 11.0 attempts.
- Top Scorers: Eduard Bello and Jose Salomon Rondon (2 goals each)
- Top Assists: Jose Salomon Rondon, Darwin Machis, and Jose Andres Martinez (1 assist each)
Mexico โ Last 10 Competitive Games
Mexico has been more consistent with 7 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. They average 1.6 goals from 14.4 attempts and 6.6 shots on target. They maintain 57.4% possession and earn 5.8 corners while conceding 0.5 goals from 6.6 attempts and 2.1 shots on target.
- Top Scorers: Henry Martin and Luis Chavez (3 goals each)
- Top Assists: Jesus Gallardo and Uriel Antuna (2 assists each)
- Clean Sheets: Guillermo Ochoa (1 clean sheet)
Head-to-Head Records
The last encounter between these teams was in June 2019, where Mexico triumphed 3-1. Historically, Mexico has dominated Venezuela, winning two of their last three meetings and scoring seven goals compared to Venezuela’s three.
Possible Player Form and Availability
Venezuela Likely Lineup (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Rafael Romo
- Defenders: Alexander Gonzalez, Nahuel Ferraresi, Yordan Osorio, Miguel Navarro
- Midfielders: Jose Andres Martinez, Yangel Herrera, Cristian Casseres Jr, Darwin Machis, Yeferson Soteldo
- Forwards: Salomon Rondon
Mexico Likely Lineup (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Julio Gonzalez
- Defenders: Jorge Sanchez, Cesar Montes, Johan Vasquez, Gerardo Arteaga
- Midfielders: Luis Chavez, Orbelin Pineda, Edson Alvarez
- Forwards: Uriel Antuna, Julian Quinones, Santiago Gimenez
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Mexico Win: 2.15 (47% chance)
- Venezuela Win: 3.50
- Under 2.5 Goals: Shortest odds
- Both Teams to Score No: 1.80
Predictions
Predicted Score: Venezuela 1 – Mexico 1
Venezuela’s recent form suggests they struggle to score multiple goals, even when having a numerical advantage, as seen against Ecuador. Mexico, although dominant against Jamaica, have not been consistent with back-to-back wins in their last ten games. The loss of Mexico’s captain, Edson Alvarez, may impact their performance, leading to a likely draw.
Betting Tip: A total of two goals or fewer in the match, trading at 1.80, seems probable.