We get to witness history made this week in the Gold Cup reminiscent of 2019 final as USA take on Mexico. The match schedules for Monday at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with kickoff at 3:30 am.
Canada pulled off a last-minute winner against Qatar to advance past the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Mexicans proved superior with a late goal to end with a 2-1 win over Canada. This marks their second successive Gold Cup final.
It was no doubt that we might get a glimpse of the 2019 re-run in the Gold Cup, pitching USA and Mexico earlier in the competition. However, Gregg Berhalter will be looking to avoid their unfortunate 1-0 loss last time out.
The semi-final was a great difficulty for the USA, especially against Qatar, poised to upset. A major turning point in the game was when Hassan Al-Haydos missed a penalty. The score could break the deadlock zero-zero and put up immense pressure on opponents.
In addition, the side took advantage with a last-minute goal in the dying minutes for a second successive fixture.
On the other hand, Mexico faces an uphill task in their quest to defend its Gold Cup crown. Canada put up a show and proved Gerardo Matino’s backline was not impenetrable. Goalkeeper Alfredo Talavera saw most action from previous matches. Revenge looms after losing the Nation League finals.
USA vs Mexico Head to Head
Both sides have 20 games against each other, with USA taking eight wins while Mexico with seven wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Qatar 0-1 USA
- USA 1-0 Jamaica
- USA 1-0 Canada
- Martinique 1-6 USA
- USA 1-0 Haiti
Away
- Mexico 2-1 Canada
- Mexico 3-0 Honduras
- El Salvador 0-1 Mexico
- Guatamala 0-3 Mexico
- Mexico 0-0 Trinidad and Tobago
USA Team News
Goalkeeper Matt Turner and defender Miles Robinson remain the only players to play each minute in the Gold Cup. Midfielder Kellyann Costa made his 13th appearance and remains in contention for a start in the final. There is a selection dilemma with the likes of Daryl Dike and Donovan Pines looking for starts.
Mexico Team News
Hector Herrera scored his first and vital goal for the Mexican side to send them to the finals. Therefore, he remains in contention to get some minutes in the final. It remains unclear whether Nester Araujo will feature after getting dropped to the bench last time.
Prediction and Odds
Mexico has a tendency to turn up in the big games thus, we envisage a re-run of the 2019 Gold Cup final.
- Mexico Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- Double Chance
