Argentina vs Mexico, Worldcup 2022 GROUP STAGE
Overview
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Match Details
- Referee Paolo Valeri
- Referee Alessandro Giallatini
- Referee Daniele Orsato
- Referee Massimiliano Irrati
- Referee Istvan Kovacs
- Referee Ciro Carbone
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Czechia | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | Canada | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | Bosnia-Herzegovina | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | Qatar | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | Brazil | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | Morocco | 3 | 7 |
| 11 | Scotland | 3 | 3 |
| 12 | Haiti | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | United States | 3 | 6 |
| 14 | Australia | 3 | 4 |
| 15 | Paraguay | 3 | 4 |
| 16 | Turkey | 3 | 3 |
| 17 | Germany | 3 | 6 |
| 18 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 6 |
| 19 | Ecuador | 3 | 4 |
| 20 | Curacao | 3 | 1 |
| 21 | Netherlands | 3 | 7 |
| 22 | Japan | 3 | 5 |
| 23 | Sweden | 3 | 4 |
| 24 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | Belgium | 3 | 5 |
| 26 | Egypt | 3 | 5 |
| 27 | Iran | 3 | 3 |
| 28 | New Zealand | 3 | 1 |
| 29 | Spain | 3 | 7 |
| 30 | Cape Verde Islands | 3 | 3 |
| 31 | Uruguay | 3 | 2 |
| 32 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 2 |
| 33 | France | 3 | 9 |
| 34 | Norway | 3 | 6 |
| 35 | Senegal | 3 | 3 |
| 36 | Iraq | 3 | 0 |
| 37 | Argentina | 3 | 9 |
| 38 | Austria | 3 | 4 |
| 39 | Algeria | 3 | 4 |
| 40 | Jordan | 3 | 0 |
| 41 | Colombia | 3 | 7 |
| 42 | Portugal | 3 | 5 |
| 43 | Congo DR | 3 | 4 |
| 44 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 |
| 45 | England | 3 | 7 |
| 46 | Croatia | 3 | 6 |
| 47 | Ghana | 3 | 4 |
| 48 | Panama | 3 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
Season Stats
| Argentina | Mexico | |
|---|---|---|
| #37 | Position | #1 |
| 9 | Points | 9 |
| 3 | Played | 3 |
| 3 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 3 / 0 / 0 |
| 8 | Scored | 6 |
| 1 | Conceded | 0 |
| +7 | GD | +6 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
67%
Clean Sheets
Argentina this season
Argentina this season
100%
Clean Sheets
Mexico this season
Mexico this season
Argentina are 37th (9 pts). Mexico are 1st (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Argentina
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Mexico
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Argentina and Mexico has kicked off!
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Angel di Maria suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Argentina seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 15' Lionel Messi needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 21 Yellow cards this season.
- 20' It looks surprising Argentina does not make any changes. Erick Gutierrez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 22' The referee calls foul for Nestor Araujo. He receives a Yellow card.
- 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 32' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 37' Lautaro Martinez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 42' Another change for Mexico made on 42 minute. Andres Guardado leaves to be changed by Erick Gutierrez.
- 43' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Gonzalo Montiel.
- 48' Mexico is showing some good football. However, Mexico are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 50' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Erick Gutierrez.
- 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 57' Enzo Fernandez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Guido Rodriguez on 57 minute.
- 62' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 63' Julian Alvarez is replacing Lautaro Martinez for the Argentina side.
- 64' Lionel Messi puts Argentina on the lead.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Raul Jimenez. He replaces Kevin Alvarez on 66 minute.
- 66' The referee calls foul for Hector Herrera. He receives a Yellow card.
- 67' The referee shows Mexico player a Yellow card on 67.
- 67' The whistle greets Kevin Alvarez as he departs to be replaced by Raul Jimenez.
- 69' Exequiel Palacios has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alexis Mac Allister on 69 minute.
- 70' The supporters are chanting for Exequiel Palacios. He replaces Alexis Mac Allister on 70 minute.
- 73' It is a substitution in Mexico team. Hirving Lozano is replaced by Roberto Alvarado on 73 minute.
- 78' It looks like no one’s ball. Argentina is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 83' Supporters expect more eagerness from Hector Moreno, as he is very good at scoring at Lusail Iconic Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 87' What a strike from Enzo Fernandez! The score is 2-0.
- 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Roberto Alvarado on 89.
- Full Time. Argentina beats Mexico
Lineups
Argentina Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 19
- 11
- 10
- 22
- 7
- 8
-
4
Gonzalo Montiel ↓ Nahuel Molina 63'
- 20
- 25
- 18
Bench
- 2
- 3
- 12
- 15
- 21
- 17
- 6
- 5
- 1
-
14
Exequiel Palacios ↑ 69'
-
13
Christian Romero ↑ 69'
-
26
Nahuel Molina ↑ 63'
- 16
-
9
Julian Alvarez ↑ 63'
-
24
Enzo Fernandez ↑ 57'
Coach
Lionel Scaloni
Mexico Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 2
- 15
- 18
- 16
- 13
- 23
- 3
-
10
Alexis Vega ↓ Uriel Antuna 66'
-
26
Kevin Alvarez ↓ Raul Jimenez 66'
- 24
Bench
-
14
Erick Gutierrez ↑ 42'
-
9
Raul Jimenez ↑ 66'
-
21
Uriel Antuna ↑ 66'
- 17
- 4
-
25
Roberto Alvarado ↑ 73'
- 6
- 1
- 20
- 19
- 8
- 5
- 7
- 12
- 11
Coach
Gerardo Martino
H2H
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.94
Argentina xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.51
Mexico xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 81% + Under — clean sheet likely 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Argentina win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.45
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 1.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 2.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 3.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Argentina or Draw
81%
Draw or Mexico
53%
Argentina or Mexico
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
25.9%
1 – 0
20.5%
1 – 1
12.2%
0 – 1
10.3%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
5.5%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 2
2.9%
0 – 2
2.7%
3 – 1
1.8%
2 – 2
1.5%
4 – 0
0.7%
Asian Handicap — Argentina
| Handicap | Argentina covers | Push | Mexico covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 12% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 27% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 13% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Argentina keeps clean sheet
60%
✓
Mexico keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.