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Just the first round in Group A of the World Cup, but it`s a huge match and whoever loses it will most likely be out of contention for qualification. Even a draw would vastly diminish the chances of these two in a group with Brazil and Croatia.
Mexico played very good football in the last couple of friendlies. Despite losing the last two without scoring (0-1 vs. both Bosnia and Portugal) they were very unlucky. Against Bosnia they had more chances and over 60% possession, while vs. Portugal it was a close match but Mexico was the team that pushed to get a goal … only to receive a 0-1 loss in the last minute. The mexicans didn’t have the best qualifying campaign, finishing behind USA, Costa Rica and Honduras, but now they are more focused and motivated. No injuries or suspensions for Mexico in wake of this match.
Mexico lineup: Ochoa – Moreno, Layun, Reyes, Salcido – Vazquez, Herrera, Giovani dos Santos, Guardado – Hernandez, Jimenez.
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The Cameroon players threatened to boycott the World Cup due to financial issues with the federation, and they left for Brazil with a one day delay, just 3 days before this game. They might have some issues with the climate and jet lag, especially against a Central American team. Cameroon has a very good team with some big names like Eto’o, Song or Mbia and they showed some good football at times in the last few friendlies, drawing with Germany for example, but also losing to Paraguay or 1-5 to Portugal. Full squad for Cameroon to choose from.
Cameroon lineup: Itandje – Assou-Ekotto, Djeugoue, Nkoulou, Enoh – Mbia, Song, Moukandjo, Matip – Eto’o, Webo.
Cameroon might have more big-names if we look at the squads, but they lack chemistry and I don`t know what kind of morale they have since they threatened to boycott the competition. The time zone and climate are sure to be an issue for them with such a short period since they arrived in Brazil, and Mexico can capitalize on this key advantage. The central americans are the team playing better football at the moment, they have a better tactical organization and are the favorites to get a favorable result, meaning a win. My tip is Mexico to win. The odds are dropping for this bet. Correct score prediction: Mexico – Cameroon 1-0.
Pick: Mexico
Odds: 2.25 @ Bet365
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 10
Event date: 13 June
