Mexico Vs England - The Expert Panel's Bet Builder And Tips
If England are to end 60 years of hurt, then they are going to have to do something very few teams have managed to do.
Mexico stand between Thomas Tuchel's side and a place in the quarter-finals and the Mexicans have and extraordinary record to defend.
El Tri have played 89 internationals at the iconic stadium since it became their home in 1966 and they have lost just twice.
With 70 wins and 17 draws, England certainly have an uphill battle to climb - 2,200 metres above sea level to be exact.
The home side, who are one of three joint-hosts along with Canada and the USA, start as slight outsiders at 9/4, compared with the Three Lions who can be backed at 6/4.
It promises to be a nervy night for England fans watching in the stadium and back home and we've put together a great looking bet builder.
Our top value bet builder:
- Mexico to qualify - 6/5 with Coral
- Harry Kane 2+ shots - 2/5 with Coral
- Julian Quinones 1+ shot on target - 7/10 with Coral
This bet builder pays 11/5 with Coral and you can get £30 in free bets when you bet £5.
Mexico Vs England Match Details
- Date: Monday, July 5 (Sunday night/Monday morning)
- Stadium: Azteca Stadium
- Kick-Off Time: 01:00 BST
- Where To Watch: BBC1
Our 11/5 Bet Builder Breakdown:
Mexico To Qualify
England are not only playing Mexico, but they are also playing against history.
Only two teams have managed to beat the Mexicans at the famous Azteca Stadium in a competitive fixture - Costa Rica (2001) and Honduras (2013).
The Mexicans, along with Spain, have got to the last 16 without conceding a single goal, so England have been warned.
England have unhappy memories of the last time they played at the Azteca, when they with victims to Diego Maradona's brilliance, but only after his infamous 'Hand of God' goal.
Mexico may be 10th in the FIFA rankings - six places below their opponents, but if they can start quickly, then it could be a struggle for Tuchel's men.
Kane 2+ Shots
If England are to get anything from this challenging fixture, then once again they will rely heavily on their skipper Harry Kane.
After scoring both goals against DR Congo, Kane has notched five goals already this tournament and is in with a chance of landing the Golden Boot award, but he needs to catch up with leaders Argentina's Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe of France.
The Bayern Munich man has fired 18 shots off in the tournament so far and he will need to chance his arm a lot against the Mexicans.
Exactly half of Kane's shots have been on target.
Harry Kane 2+ shots with Coral
Quinones 1+ Shot On Target
Quinones is Mexico's leading scorer in their home World Cup and he will once again be expected to lead the attack.
The Club America man has registered 11 shots in the competition to date, and his five shots on target is also the most within the squad.
England have given up 10 shots on target in their four matches, but that includes five against Croatia in their opener.
Mexico are a much tougher proposition that the Croatians, who were eliminated from the World Cup on Thursday.
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- Click on the Bet Builder section and add: Mexico to qualify, Harry Kane 2+ shots and Julian Quinones 1+ shot on target
The combined odds are 11/5 and this will show in your bet slip along with your three selections.
Choose the stake you wish to bet when you are happy with it all, submit your bet.
Stats You Need To Know:
Mexico to qualify: Mexico are formidable at the Azteca with just two defeats in 89 competitive matches played there since 1966. The fact the stadium is 2,200 metres above sea level is a home advantage every country wishes they had. That makes life difficult for teams not used to play there.
Harry Kane 2+ shots: England skipper Harry Kane is having the season of his career for both England and Bayern Munich. Already this season, he has scored 72 goals in 62 matches. Kane is never afraid to have a shot at goal, and if England are awarded a penalty, he'll be the one taking it - if he is still on the pitch.
Julian Quinones 1+ shot on target: Julian Quinones has emerged as a real star for the Mexicans and with three goals already, England know they have to be at their best defensively to limit his contribution. Quinones is also his side's most fouled player (7) and the player who gives away the most fouls (5).
Other Odds For This Game:
Despite the home advantage, Mexico are the underdogs to win this match in 90 minutes and after extra-time. El Tri are 9/4 to win in normal time and 6/5 to qualify by whatever means possible - either within 90 minutes, in extra-time or after penalties.
England are 31/20 to get the job done at the end of 90 minutes and they are 8/11 to make it through to the Round of 16.
A draw at the end of normal time is available at 23/10.
