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Mexico vs Russia Prediction & Betting tips
Mexico and Russia compete against each other on the third day of the group stage of the Confederation Cup. The host country needs a win to reach the semifinals, while the Mexicans have enough.
Mexico :
Although Mexico managed to win its second group match, it did not make it easier. Against weak brother, New Zealand, coach coach Juan Osorio thought he could afford to get a good deal in the basic setup. At least eight positions, the player changed his startelf, compared to the first duel on this Confed Cup. In the first half, Mexico seemed untrue and at last, the team even got behind. Thanks to a strong second half, the tide could still be reversed (2-1), giving the Middle Americans good papers to reach the last four.
Coach Osorio was released with fear and will probably return to his permanent forces in the last group match against the Russians. However, Hector Moreno and Carlos Salcedo can not get into action by injuries. The injury of the latter is so heavy that he can not take this tournament anymore for El Tri. He has therefore left the Mexican camp and can focus on his recovery with his brother Eintracht Frankfurt.
Probable setup Mexico
Ochoa – Reyes, Araujo, Marquez, Layun – Herrera, Dos Santos, Guardado – Vela, Hernandez, Jimenez
Russia:
Russia also had trouble in its second group match, although it was more in line with expectations than Mexico’s struggle with New Zealand. Russia had little to say to the strong Portugal. Soon Ronaldo put Russia back in Moscow, and it was up to closing post Igor Akinfeev to keep the score bearable. Especially for rest, Russia was very moderate. After tea, it became a little better, but the host had too little to make the European champion really difficult. The 0-1 defeat was therefore the logic itself.
Russia is now on three points, one less than Mexico. If you want to see it optimistically, the team is still in possession of the semi-finals. But although Mexico has a less strong team than Portugal, Russia is the underdog in the final game of this group stage. For which players Stanislav Cherchesov will choose is still unclear. “I put my team together on the basis of the opponent, but I also take into account the fitness of my own players,” said the final manager for the Russian national team.