Czech Republic vs. Mexico – World Cup Group A Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (Jun 24)
How to Watch
- Where: Azteca Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
- When: Wednesday, June 24, 9:00 PM ET
- How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, Peacock
Czech Republic vs. Mexico World Cup Preview
Mexico has already secured a spot in the World Cup knockout stage, while the Czechs need to win here to advance. The stakes for the European team are much higher, and they are the ones under the imperative.
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Czech Republic Team News & Stats
We have to say that the Czech team looked very tired in the final moments of the game against South Africa. Was that due to severe weather conditions or only their poor fitness? We don’t know, yet this problem was the key to their 1-1 tie vs. Bafana Bafana.
Thursday’s clash was the first one after 5 consecutive games in which the Czechs played with over 2.5 goals. Meanwhile, it was the 6th straight with both teams netting.
Likely Lineup: Kovar; Hranac, Chaloupek,Krejci; Coufal, Soucek, Sojka, Jurasek; Sulc, Provod; Schick
Mexico Team News & Stats
The Sombreros are through the group stage, and Javier Aguirre won’t risk the health of any of his starters here. Therefore, expect to see the Mexican lineup heavily mixed.
The game takes place at Azteca, on a high plateau, and that won’t suit the Czech team for sure.
Likely Lineup: Rangel; Sanches, Montes, Chavez Garcia, Gallardo; Alvarez; Pineda, Gutierrez, Mora, Vega; Chavez
Head to Head
In 2000, the Czech Republic hosted Mexico in a friendly and defeated the rivals 2-1.
Czech Republic vs. Mexico World Cup Predictions
The Czechs have to attack, and they have nothing to wait for. Meanwhile, Mexico’s non-starters will have a huge motive to use every minute on the field, and no doubt, they are going to push 100%. Given the recent results of both units, both teams to score is the best pick here.
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