Mexico vs Canada Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | International Friendlies

Preview

• Tournament: International Friendlies
• Date: Wednesday, Sep 11
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 am GMT
• Venue: AT&T Stadium, Texas

Mexico’s national football team is coming off a tumultuous summer and will lock horns with the Canada national football team in a friendly clash at the AT&T Stadium. We can expect El Tri to come out with a point to prove after a 3-0 win over New Zealand in their latest friendly.

Despite being one of the underdogs in the Copa America 2024, Mexico’s national football team failed to get out of the group stage which was the last straw for manager Jaime Lozano who resigned after the tournament.

Meanwhile, Canada’s national football team had a sensational campaign this summer where they reached the semi-final in their first-ever Copa America competition. They were bested by eventual champions Argentina but Jesse Marsch’s first major international tournament was a hit, ultimately finishing fourth. In their latest friendly, Canada beat USMNT on their home soil for the first time since 1957.

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Team News

Mexico national football team news

Star winger Hirving Lozano has missed out on the national team squad due to his poor club form whereas Edson Alvarez has been given the international break to rest since his return from a hamstring injury. Legendary keeper Guillermo Ochoa misses out on the squad once again.

Canada national football team news

Meanwhile, for Canada, Inter Milan winger Tajon Buchanan will miss this tie due to a serious leg injury. Meanwhile, Watford’s Ismaël Koné and Montréal’s Samuel Piette haven’t been called up in this game.

Mexico vs Canada Predicted Lineups

Mexico national football team predicted lineup:

Padilla; Araujo, Montes, Vasquez, Gallardo; Pineda, Romo, Chavez; Lainez, Gimenez, Vega

Canada national football team predicted lineup:

Crepeau; Johnston, Cornelius, Bombito, Davies; Laryea, Choiniere, Eustaquio, Shaffelburg; David, Larin

Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off 34 times in the past, with Mexico winning 22 of those games. Canada have won only four ties between both sides, whereas the remaining eight games ended in a draw.

Last five matches result:

Canada 2-1 Mexico – FIFA World Cup – November 16, 2021
Mexico 1-1 Canada – FIFA World Cup – October 07, 2021
Mexico 2-1 Canada – CONCACAF Gold Cup – July 29, 2021
Mexico 3-1 Canada – CONCACAF Gold Cup – July 19, 2019
Mexico 2-0 Canada – FIFA World Cup – March 29, 2016

Key Players to Watch out for

Santiago Giménez (Mexico)

The Mexican forward has proven to be a huge success with Feyenoord, having scored 53 goals in 90 appearances for the Dutch side. Known for his excellent finishing abilities, Gimenez was linked with a move this summer but he decided to prolong his stay with the Dutch giants.

Jonathan David (Canada)

Lille striker Jonathan David was one of the best players for the Canucks in the Copa America this summer. The Ligue 1 striker has established himself as one of the sought-after strikers in world football after recording 26 goals in 47 appearances in all competitions last season. He grabbed a goal in the latest win against USMNT in an international friendly. The former Gent striker is just one goal short of becoming his country’s all-time goalscorer.

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Mexico vs Canada Prediction

Mexico’s national football team are favourites for this tie despite an early exit in the Copa America this summer. El Tri have struggled under various managers in recent times and are under new management with Javier Aguirre following Jaime Lozano’s exit from the national side.

Canada’s national football team, meanwhile, enjoyed a brilliant campaign in their first-ever Copa America participation this summer under Jesse Marsch. The Canucks only defeat in the competition came against eventual champions Argentina in the semi-finals. Jesse Marsch’s men are coming off a 2-1 win over USA in their latest friendly.

Predicted Score: Mexico 1-2 Canada 

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