Preview: Mexico vs Portugal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | International Friendly

El Tri have never secured a win against the Portuguese.

The Mexico national football team are all set to battle it out against the Portugal national football team for an international friendly fixture. This is going to be an interesting clash, which is scheduled to take place at the Estadio Banorte.

El Tri will be at home, and they will be eager to use it to their advantage. They have secured back-to-back victories in their last three matches.

The Javier Aguirre-led Mexico national football team will now be looking to extend their winning run. Anyhow, the upcoming contest is going to be a tough one for them.

The Portugal national football team have never lost to Mexico in the past and will be keen to keep it that way. They will be a part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after their good performances in the qualifiers.

Roberto Martinez’s men will be gunning for a win here. They have capable players in the squad and are going to put up a strong fight against the hosts.

𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿. ☀️#VaiDarPortugal | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/Nqkc8BTN2S

— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) March 23, 2026

Kick-off:

• Location: Mexico City, Mexico
• Stadium: Estadio Banorte
• Date: Sunday, March 29
• Kick-off Time: 06:30 AM IST/ 01:00 AM GMT (Saturday, Mar 28; 08:00 PM ET/ 05:00 PM PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Mexico: D-L-W-W-W

Portugal: W-W-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Brian Gutierrez (Mexico)

Brian Gutierrez is going to be an important asset to the Mexico national football team both in the midfield and the attacking front. He performed well for his side in their previous game against Iceland, where he scored a goal too. The 22-year-old will be eager to come up with a top performance to help his side against the visitors.

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)

From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, Bruno Fernandes is going to be a crucial aspect of the squad for the Portugal national football team. He has been consistent with his performances for both his club and country. With the ball at his feet, Ferandes is going to cause problems for the hosts.

Match Facts

• Mexico are on a three-match winning streak.
• Portugal have won only one of their last three matches.
• Seleção das Quinas are unbeaten against El Tri.

Betting Tips and Odds

• Portugal to win
• Bruno Fernandes to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Mexico will have all their selected squad members fit and ready to be in action.

These are the players chosen by our manager, Javier Aguirre, to face Portugal and Belgium. ⚽Let's make our stadium shake on our return home! 🏟️#SomosMéxico 🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/colLii4slE

— Mexican National Team (@miseleccionmxEN) March 19, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo and Rodrigo Mora are not going to be in action for Portugal. They are likely to be in action after the March international break. Rafael Leao might not be fit enough to start for the visitors.

Os convocados para a dupla jornada nas "Américas" ✈️🌍🔗 𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗦 👉 https://t.co/UZ0RBxekjZ#VaiDarPortugal | @FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/QhCZgSrwxb

— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) March 20, 2026

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 5

Mexico won: 0

Portugal won: 3

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Mexico predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Rangel (GK); Ledezma, Reyes, Vásquez, Gallardo; Lira; Alvarado, Fidalgo, Gutiérrez, Vargas; Jiménez

Portugal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Costa (GK); Dalot, Inácio, Dias, Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha, Rúben Neves; Fernandes, Ramos, Félix

Match Prediction

El Tri will be full of confidence, but Seleção das Quinas will be coming in with a strong fight. The Portugal national football team are likely to outplay the Mexico national football team in their upcoming international friendly.

Prediction: Mexico 2-3 Portugal

Telecast Details

Mexico: ESPN, TUDN

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