Mexico vs Saudi Arabia Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 29.06.2025

• Date and Time: Sunday, June 29, 2025, 03:15 GMT+1
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Mexico vs Saudi Arabia Preview and Team News

Mexico Team News

Thanks to a draw in the last round of Group A against Costa Rica (0-0), Mexico qualified for the Gold Cup playoffs in the first spot. Javier Aguirre’s men beat Suriname and the Dominican Republic and collected seven points.

In general, they’ve produced a convincing group stage. Mexico currently have one of the best squads in the tournament with the likes of Santiago Gimenez and Raul Jimenez dominating the front line. However, they will need improvement in their defence.

Ahead of the clash with Saudi Arabia, Mexico have no major injury worries. Santiago Gimenez was benched in the previous game, but we expect the Milan forward to start from the first minute. 

Mexico predicted lineup vs Saudi Arabia: (4-4-2): Malagon; Sanchez, Gallardo, Reyes, Montes; Pineda, Lira, Alvarez, Alvarado; Jimenez, Gimenez.

Saudi Arabia Team News

Despite producing a below-par performance, Saudi Arabia managed to advance to the knockout stage. Their victory against Haiti was crucial in the first round, and they followed up with a loss to the United States and a draw to Trinidad & Tobago.

Known for their physical play, Saudi Arabia are considered the underdogs in the quarterfinals. Added to that, they’re without Salem Al Dawsari, who can be called the leader and best player in the squad.

As for their current injury situation, there are none in Saudi Arabia. Saleh Al Shehri and Firas Al Buraikan are the only players who have scored for the team.

Saudi Arabia predicted lineup vs Mexico: (4-3-3): Al Aqidi; Abdulhamid, Al Amri, Madu, Abdulrahman; Al Aboud, Al Hassan, Al Johani; Majrashi, Al Buraikan, Yahya.

Mexico vs Saudi Arabia Prediction 

• Pick: Mexico to Win
• Odds: 1.42 (22Bet)
• Correct score prediction: Mexico 2-0 Saudi Arabia

Mexico’s display in the current Gold Cup is noteworthy. They have been consistent, while Saudi Arabia struggled, even against Trinidad & Tobago. Moreover, they don’t have key players in the club, which will be a problem. 

This will be the fifth occasion the teams will be meeting each other, and Mexico have superior stats, winning the past four. The most recent encounter took place in the 2022 World Cup, which the Mexican side won 1-2.

Even though Saudi Arabia are a tough squad for everyone, we don’t think they have enough resources and quality to beat their opponents. Therefore, our first pick is Mexico to win.

Mexico vs Saudi Arabia Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Under 2.5 Goals
• Odds: 1.77 (22Bet)

It’s the playoffs, and even a minor mistake could cost both clubs elimination. At this stage, normally, teams don’t go recklessly into the offence and if we consider their styles, a low-scoring affair is probable.

In the last seven out of Saudi Arabia’s eight matches, we saw fewer than three goals scored. For Mexico, it was six in the previous nine encounters. 

We are likely to see moments in this clash, but mostly it will be filled with fouls, which will significantly reduce the tempo of the game. Hence, we suggest picking the following option, under 2.5 goals. 

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