Mexico has a golden chance to advance to the Gold Cup finals for a second successive season when they face off against Canada in the semi-finals. The match schedules for Friday at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, with kickoff at 7 am.
Both teams head into the last four after exemplary semi-final displays. The reigning champions thrashed Honduras 3-0, whereas Canada registered a 2-0 win over Costa Rica.
Mexico has undoubtedly been the most in-form side in the competition so far. Handing Honduras a 3-0 win proved their exemplary form to advance to the Gold Cup semi-finals seven times.
First, their attacking prowess is on top quality while netting two goals in the first half against Honduras. In addition, their defence is also impressive. The side only allowed six shots against Honduras and are yet to concede a goal in their last four matches in the Gold Cup.
Moreover, it marks the first time the El Ri advanced past the semi-finals stage of the competition without conceding since 2003. Furthermore, the side is yet to allow a goal in seven successive matches.
On the other hand, Canada made a stance as title contenders with a triumphant 2-0 win over Costa Rica. The side entered the competition without their top two elite stars in Jonathan David and Alphonse Davies. However, the side managed to pick up ten goals in their last ten matches.
Mexico vs Canada Head to Head
Both sides have four games against each other, with Mexico taking four wins while Canada without one. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Mexico 3-0 Honduras
- Mexico 1-0 El Salvador
- Guatemala 0-3 Mexico
- Mexico 0-0 Trinidad & Tobago
- Mexico 4-0 Nigeria
Away
- Costa Rica 0-2 Canada
- USA 1-0 Canada
- Haiti 1-4 Canada
- Canada 4-1 Martinique
- Canada 3-0 Haiti
Mexico Team News
A major blow for the camp is the unavailability of Hirving Lozano with a concussion. In addition, lan Pulido is finding life on the substitute bench. Jesus Corona is a major boost at the camp, while Rodolfo Pizarro provides another option in the subs bench.
Canada Team News
A major boost to the camp is the addition of talisman Tesho Akindele to the roaster. He featured as a sub in their last match against Costa Rica and looked set for a debut.
Prediction and Odds
We envisage Mexico putting up a show that takes them to the Gold Cup finals this Friday.
- Mexico Win
- Goals Over 2.5
- Most Goals: 1H
