Mexico v Nigeria predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Mexico v Nigeria predictions International Friendlies, International	01/06/2013 03:00	full time result	Mexico	1.91	Bet at B
Betting prediction was written by Dan Adair

MEXICO -NIGERIA PREDICTIONS

In a warm up game for the 2013 Confederations cup Mexico face up to Nigeria in a friendly international, to be played in Houston. As this game is so close to the Mexican border expect it to be a home from home for the Central American champions.

Mexico prevailed in the 2011 Concacaf Champions despite a worried backdrop of clenbuterol doping.  In a fierce final against eternal rivals USA, the Mexicans went 2 goals down early on but still managed to claw their way back and win a thrilling encounter 4-2.  Form since New Year 2011 has been exceptional with 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat. Including in that period are a sequence of games in the US. 7 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat is an exceptional run in their home from home.  Mexico have a hugely experienced squad with tremendous strength in depth. They are a very fluid side that adapts to the opposition in game, a very unique trait and one that has served them well over the last few years.  The side has a core of players who have all played together for many a year and with the team more busier than most on the international circuit this is a real team in all senses of the word. Key men through the side are striker Chicarito (exceptional international record of 30 goals in 46 games despite still being only 24) Giovanni Dos Santos – a player who has long since flattered to deceive at club level but is capable of destroying opposition at the highest level. Alongside stalwarts such as Carlos Salcido and Andres Guardado.

Nigeria have long since promised so much without delivering over the years, this run ended after a well deserved African Cup of Nations in January this year. They had a complete overhaul of the side and out went all the over achieving players who had dragged their heels for so long. The squad now is formed of players mainly under 26. Indeed only Kalu Uche of the outfield players is over 26! Nigeria are a real tough side with great energy and pace. The side is packed with quality and experience despite the young nature of it. Vincent Enyeama in goal is a decent custodian while the midfield has Jon Obi Mikel and Sunday Mba in the centre. The forward line has an embarrassment of riches with the likes of Emenike, Moses and Uche vying for a start. Defence is their only possible weakness with most of the backline playing in Nigeria.  Nigeria have only played 2 friendlies this year due to the international finals taking place in January. Two draws is a poor return from games with Cape Verde and Kenya. In the continental finals in South Africa The Super Eagles finished as Champions with a record of 4 wins and 2 draws with no defeats.

MEXICO -NIGERIA: BETTING TIPS

This should be a straight forward win for Mexico in a match against one of their Confederations Cup opponents.  Mexico go into all these games with full motivation and concentration. Nigeria on the other hand tend not to perform in non competition matches and I fully expect a win for Mexico (1.91 Bet 365) With Mexico fully versed in each others play I expect Nigeria to have a handful of problems in Houston. A home from home for Mexico where they are so strong cheered on by so many ex-pats.

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