In the match of the second round of the group stage of the World Cup, the national teams of Argentina and Mexico will meet. Will the South African national team be able to rehabilitate itself for the first match? We'll figure it out.
Argentina
Argentina sensationally lost in the first match to Saudi Arabia with a score of 2:1, and led the score thanks to Lionel Messi's goal from the penalty spot. Before this match, the South American team had a series of 36 matches without defeats, it lacked one game to repeat the record of Italy. It is worth noting that over the past five games, the Argentines have scored 19 goals without conceding once.
Interesting fact: in the last seven matches at the World Cups, Argentina has won only one victory in regular time: over Nigeria (2:1) in 2018.
Mexico
Mexico in the first match drew against Poland with a score of 0:0. The European team had a real chance to excel, but Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski did not realize an 11-meter shot, he was dragged by Guillermo Ochoa, who shows an incredible game at the World Championships.
Mexico does not play well against teams higher or equal in class. Over the past two months, the European team has suffered defeats from Sweden (1:2), Colombia (2:3) and Paraguay (0:1).
Statistics and figures
- Argentina had a 36-game unbeaten streak before the match against Saudi Arabia;
- Argentina is the favorite of the match;
- Over the last three full-time matches, Argentina has won three with a total score of 8:0
Forecast
I believe that Argentina will not miss its chance in this match and will win, because in a different scenario, one of the favorites of the tournament will have a reduced chance of reaching the playoffs.
