Mexico vs Jamaica Predicted Lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Copa America 2024

It’s hard to pick a favourite out of these two teams

It’s the beginning of the Copa America 2024 and all teams are set to give their best. In Group B, group stage matches Mexico will take on Jamaica. Both the teams will look forward to securing first winning points, so as to get a positive start to the tournament. Talking about Group B, other than Mexico and Jamaica, there also are Venezuela and Ecuador.

In the match between Mexico and Jamaica, Mexico have a clear cut edge over their opponents, however considering psychological factors, Mexico lost their last match, whereas Jamaica won. Talking about the last few performances of both the teams, Mexico have lost the majority of their matches, whereas Jamaica have given consistently winning performances. Both teams recently played in the Concacaf Nations League, in which Mexico lost the finals against the USA, and on the other hand, Jamaica secured the third position in the tournament.

Kick-Off: 

Sunday, 23rd June at 6:30 AM (IST)

Location: NRG Stadium, Texas, United States

Form: 

Mexico (Last five international matches): L-L-W-L-W

Jamaica (Last five international matches): W-W-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Julian Quinones (Mexico)

Julian Quinones, a 27-years-old forward, who also plays as a winger, is one of the best players in the team of Mexico currently. For Mexico, in the Concacaf National Cup, Quinones while playing in seven matches, managed to score thrice and assisted twice. He represents Club America in the Liga Mx, where he scored 18 goals in 41 matches and also assisted around seven goals. He is definitely the one who can create a difference against Jamaica.

Shamar Nicholson (Jamaica)

Shamar Nicholson is 27-years-old footballer, who plays as a forward for his team. HE has scored on many important occasions for his national team. In the World Cup qualifiers 2024-25, he scored thrice in two games. Nicholson plays for Clermont Foot 63, a club which competes in Ligue 2. In 26 appearances, he managed to score four goals and assisted thrice. He can be the one to create problems for the Mexico defenders. 

Match Facts

• In the last 15 matches played by both Mexico and Jamaica, Mexico have lost five times, whereas Jamaica lost only three times.
• In the last three face-offs between both the teams, Jamaica won only once, while the rest of the others went into draws. 
• Talking about their FIFA rankings, Mexico is around 38 spots ahead at 15th position.

Mexico vs Jamaica: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip1: Match might end as a draw- 29/10 bet365
• Tip2: Both teams might score – 6/5 bet365
• Tip3: Match will end with goals under 4.5- 1/12 bet365

Injury and Team News

In the Mexico side, Santiago Gimenez along with Julian Quinones and Antuna might lead the line. Cesar Montes and Jorge Sanchez might get included in the team. Edson Alvarez is expected to lead the whole team as a captain from the midfield. 

In the Jamaican side, Leon Bailey was initially included in the team, but later was excluded. Either Michail Antonio or Demarai Gray will be joining the starting eleven. Damion Lowe, the most experienced player in the team will also be joining the starting eleven. 

Head-to-Head

Total number of matches: 32

Mexico: 22

Jamaica: 5

Draws: 5

Also read: Copa America 2024: Full fixtures, schedule, timing, telecast & live streaming details

Predicted Lineups for Mexico vs Jamaica

Mexico predicted lineup (4-3-3)

J Gonzalez; J Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Arteaga; E Sanchez, Alvarez, Chavez; Antuna, Gimenez, Julian Quinones

Jamaica predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Blake; Lowe, Hector, Bernard; Latibeaudiere, Palmer, Johnson, Anderson; Decordova-Reid, Antonio, Nicholson

Match Prediction for Mexico vs Jamaica

Both the teams are well equipped with immense talent and experience. Keeping in mind the last recent results of both the teams individually and against each other, it will be unfair to pick a favourite. There is a huge chance of the match ending as a draw, with both teams scoring sufficient goals.

Prediction Mexico 2-2 Jamaica

Also read: Top five youngsters to watch out for at Copa América 2024

Telecast Details

UK: Premier Sports

USA: FOX Sports, TUDN

Australia: Optus Sports

India: TBD

Nigeria: Sportitalia

Canada: TSN, RDS

Also Read: Where and how to watch Copa America 2024 around the world?

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