Mexico vs Brazil Prediction, Preview, Team News and More | International Friendlies 2024
International football returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Mexico take on an impressive Brazil side in an intriguing clash at the Kyle Field on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Mexico lost the CONCACAF Nations League final this year and have a point to prove going into this game. The North American side slumped to a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Uruguay last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Brazil, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the World Cup qualification standings and have struggled in recent months. The Selecao were held to a 3-3 draw by Spain in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.
Mexico vs Brazil Head-to-Head
Brazil have a good historical record against Mexico and have won 24 out of the 41 matches between the two teams. Mexico have managed 10 victories against Brazil and will look to cut the deficit in this fixture.
Mexico form guide: L-W-L-W-L
Brazil form guide: D-W-L-L-L
Mexico vs Brazil Team News
Mexico
Santiago Gimenez has been exceptional for his club over the past year and will likely lead the line this weekend. Edson Alvarez has been impressive for Mexico and is set to keep his place in the lineup.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Unavailable: None
Brazil
With Ederson ruled out of this game with an eye injury, Alisson Becker is set to take his place in Brazil's lineup. Endrick has been excellent this year and could make an appearance as a substitute in this fixture.
Injured: Alisson Becker
Doubtful: None
Unavailable: None
Mexico vs Brazil Predicted XI
Mexico Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Rangel; Garcia, Guzman, Orozco, Montes; Alvarez, Beltran; Romo, Vega, Huerta; Gimenez
Brazil Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Wendell; Guimaraes, Luiz; Raphinha, Paqueta, Vinicius; Rodrygo
Mexico vs Brazil Prediction
Brazil have a brilliant squad at their disposal but have been surprisingly inconsistent in recent months. Stars including Vinicius Junior and Raphinha can be lethal on their day and will need to step up to the plate in this fixture.
Mexico can pull off an upset on their day but have their work cut out for them this weekend. Brazil are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Mexico 1-3 Brazil