Mexico vs Ghana Match Analysis & Prediction
15/10/2023 3:30 am
Mexico will face Ghana in an international friendly game at the Bank of America Stadium in the United States on Sunday morning.
While Mexico have the CONCACAF Nations League next month to prepare for, Ghana will compete at the Africa Cup of Nations in January.
Since winning the Gold Cup in July, Mexico have only played two friendly matches, drawing 2-2 against Autralia and 3-3 against Uzbekistan last month.
Those results represented major disappointments for the Tricolor, who did at least show decent spirit by coming from behind in both matches, with Fulham striker Raul Jimenez showing that he still has what it takes by scoring three goals across both games.
Mexico’s main mission for the calendar year was completed by beating Panama 1-0 in the Gold Cup final in July. Jaime Lozano’s side did not concede a single goal during the knockout stages of the competition, as they won five out of six matches in the process to lifting their record-extending 12th Gold Cup trophy.
However, Lozano will be keen for his side to return to winning ways when they face Ghana on Sunday – especially with a more tough game to come against Germany three days later – ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League knockout stages kicking off in November.
Meanwhile, Ghana will travel to the North American continent off the back of posting successive victories last month, as they concluded their AFCON qualification campaign with a win against Central African Republic, before overcoming Liberia in a friendly five days later.
The Black Stars sealed top spot ahead of Angola in Group E through Ernest Nuamah’s 88th-minute winner against CAR, after West Ham United forward Mohamed Kudus had put them level at Baba Yara Sports Stadium, while those two both scored once again – as well as Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew – in a 3-1 victory over Liberia.
Prior to those wins, Ghana had not won since their crucial 1-0 victory over Angola in March, after enduring frustrating draws against Mozambique and away to Angola in the reverse match.
However, former Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton remains unbeaten across five matches since taking charge in March earlier this year, and he will hope to preserve that record ahead ot two World Cup qualifiers next month before making the trip to Ivory Coast for AFCON in the New Year.
Mexico vs. Ghana Head to head
Mexico have won each of the three previous meetings between these two teams, scoring four goals while conceding one.
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01/03/2006Mexico1Ghana0Friendlies
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26/03/2008Ghana1Mexico2Friendlies
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29/06/2017Mexico1Ghana0Friendlies
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15/10/2023MexicoN/AGhanaN/AFriendlies
Mexico Team News
Mexico have called up two uncapped players in the form of centre-back Ramon Juarez and veteran goalkeeper Julio Gonzalez, with both players hoping to appear for their country for the first time at some stage on Sunday.
Captain Guillermo Ochoa will expect to earn his 146th cap in goal, while Jimenez joined him in the 100-cap club earlier this year and will hope to continue his goalscoring streak for his country.
Mexico's Last 5 Matches
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09/07/2023Mexico2Costa Rica0Concacaf Gold Cup
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13/07/2023Jamaica0Mexico3Concacaf Gold Cup
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17/07/2023Mexico1Panama0Concacaf Gold Cup
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10/09/2023Mexico2Australia2Friendlies
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13/09/2023Mexico3Uzbekistan3Friendlies
Ghana Team News
Ghana could hand a senior debut to Medeama defender Abdul Fatawu Hamidu at some stage, but Hughton is likely to go with a strong squad as he looks to maintain his unbeaten record as The Black Stars’ manager.
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey could gain crucial match fitness after returning from injury to feature from the bench during his side’s 1-0 victory over Manchester City last weekend.
Ghana's Last 5 Matches
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23/03/2023Ghana1Angola0AFCON Qualification
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27/03/2023Angola1Ghana1AFCON Qualification
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18/06/2023Madagascar0Ghana0AFCON Qualification
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07/09/2023Ghana2Central African Republic1AFCON Qualification
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12/09/2023Ghana3Liberia1Friendlies
Mexico vs. Ghana: Odds and Predictions
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