Saudi Arabia v Mexico: Proud record in the balance for Mexico

It may come down to goal difference if they finish level on points with Poland so over 2.5 goals at 8/11 is an obvious pick for Saudi Arabia v Mexico betting tips, while Mexico to win and at least three goals is 6/4.

Renard still hopeful

Saudi Arabia can already be proud of their efforts in nearby Qatar after their stunning victory over Argentina but they were unable to build on it against Poland.

They almost took another shock lead when they were awarded a penalty but Salem Al Dawsari’s spot-kick was saved by Wojciech Szczesny, who then recovered brilliantly to tip over the rebound from Mohammed Al Burayk.

WOW!

Wojciech Szczęsny take a bow 👏🇵🇱

The former @Arsenal keeper makes an impressive double save from a Saudi Arabia penalty ⛔️ pic.twitter.com/ZICLXLBU4h

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 26, 2022

Poland made them pay but a draw may be enough to send the Saudis through while a victory definitely sees them leapfrog either Poland or Argentina.

Coach Herve Renard said: “We are still alive. We will play until the last second of our World Cup, if it’s next time (against Mexico) or another time, we won’t give up.”

Saudi Arabia are 6/5 to avoid defeat and 4/1 for another upset but we reckon goals are the best bet as both teams could find themselves having to push for victory in the latter stages.

Looking at the Saudi Arabia v Mexico odds, both teams to score in the second half catches the eye at 2/1.

Mexico look to Lozano

For the last of our predictions, we also fancy 4/1 for Hirving Lozano to have an assist.

The Napoli winger is one of Mexico’s most creative players and could have had an assist against Poland but his cross to Alexis Vega was volleyed wide.

Lozano also had a penalty appeal turned down and against weaker opposition he could be the man to finally help Mexico unlock the opposition defence.

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