Mexico will be aiming to make home advantage count when they collide with Honduras in the second leg of their quarterfinal showdown on Tuesday.
It could be hard to overlook the prospect of a home win based on their excellent record in the CONCACAF Nations League. Mexico have reached the final in each of the last two editions.
However, Honduras are unlikely to be overwhelmed by the occasion, as they chase a historic victory on the road in Mexico City.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Mexico | – 272 |
| Draw | +340 |
| Honduras | +975 |
Mexico Hoping to Extend Winning Run
| Total | Mexico | Honduras | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| CONCACAF Nations League Games | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Goals | 49 | 33 | 16 |
Mexico have bossed the historical meetings between these nations, winning on 29 previous occasions. In fact, Honduras have beaten their opponents on just nine occasions since 1935.
Prior to the first leg between the sides, Mexico had avoided defeat in six of their last seven against Honduras, with their only loss coming in an away match in the CONCACAF Nations League in November 2023.
Mexico Team News
After playing a slightly more conservative team in the away leg against Honduras, Mexico will field an attack-minded side on Tuesday in the hope of securing their place in the final four.
Therefore, it’s likely that Raul Jimenez will play through the middle, with Henry Martin and Alexis Vega also handed starts.
Possible Lineup
Guillermo Ochoa (GK); Jorge Sanchez, Cesar Montes, Johan Vasquez, Jesus Angulo, Carlos Rodriguez, Edson Alvarez, Henry Martin, Alexis Vega, Erik Lira, Raul Jimenez
Honduras Team News
If Honduras are to achieve an unlikely feat of eliminating Mexico in the quarterfinal stage, they will likely need to deploy a defensive-minded team in this second leg.
Therefore, Marcelo Santos, and Devron Garcia could be deployed due to their experience.
Possible Lineup
Endrick Menjivar (GK); Andy Najar, Luis Vega, Marcelo Santos, Devron Garcia, Joseph Rosales, Deiby Flores, Kervin Arriga, Edwin Rodriguez, Anthony Lozano, Jorge Alvarez
Mexico vs. Honduras Prediction
Mexico boast excellent experience across their squad, meaning a must-win showdown in the quarterfinal stage of the CONCACAF Nations League will be nothing new.
They rose to the occasion after trailing Honduras 2-0 on home soil last year, and a repeat 2-0 win on Tuesday could be a likely outcome.
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