The CONCACAF Nations League heats up this week, as the first legs in the quarterfinal stage are held.
Mexico have lost in successive finals in the competition in recent years, and they will be looking to go one better under Javier Aguirre in 2024-25.
The nation comes into this first leg after winning two of their last three internationals, and they have kept clean sheets in their last four.
Honduras qualified for this stage after winning two of their four matches in qualification, scoring a Group B-high of eight goals in the process. However, this is an increased challenge against an impressive Mexican outfit.
Odds
Mexico will be heavily favored in the odds this week at -163. A home victory for Honduras is overlooked in the betting at +425.
[Latest Odds taken from Bet365. Correct as of 10:19 am on 11/11/2024]
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Honduras | +425 |
| Draw | +280 |
| Mexico | -163 |
Mexico Dominate Recent Encounters
| Total | Honduras | Mexico | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 22 | 6 | 12 | 4 |
| CONCACAF Nations League Games | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Goals | 49 | 16 | 33 |
Mexico have dominated the recent clashes between the nations, winning each of the last four. Over that period, the nation has failed to concede, and have scored an impressive eleven goals.
Their latest away match against their rivals ended in a 1-0 win. Honduras have won just once in the last 12 matches, with their only success coming in October 2017.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 2.5 Goals @ -106
Honduras Team News
An experienced squad has been named by Honduras for the matches against Mexico over the next seven days. Experienced midfielders Bryan Acosta, Alexander Lopez, and Deiby Flores have all been named in the squad.
Meanwhile, Cristopher Melendez could feature after impressing in the October internationals.
Possible Lineup
Edrick Menjivar (GK); Andy Najar, Carlos Melendez, Luis Vega, Joseph Rosales, Rigoberto Rivas, Deiby Flores, Kervin Arriaga, Edwin Rodriguez, Anthony Lozano, Jorge Alvarez
Mexico Team News
An experienced Mexican squad will be in action against Honduras over the next seven days. Guillermo Ochoa is in line to make his 151st international appearance in goal.
Edson Alvarez, Orbelin Pineda, and Carlos Rodriguez have all gained call-ups. Meanwhile, there could be an international debut for 23-year-old Alexis Gutierrez.
Possible Lineup
Guillermo Ochoa (GK); Jorge Sanchez, Cesar Montes, Johan Vasquez, Jesus Angulo, Edson Alvarez, Carlos Rodriguez, Alexis Vega, Erik Lira, Cesar Huerta, Raul Jimenez
Honduras vs. Mexico Prediction
Mexico have been incredibly challenging to break down in recent internationals, but they will face an interesting threat from an attack-minded Honduras on Friday.
That being said, Mexico’s experience and quality across the field should prove enough to get them over the line in this first leg on away soil.
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