Preview
- Tournament: Copa America
- Date: Wednesday, June 26
- Kick-off Time: 02:00 am GMT
- Venue: SoFi Stadium, United States
Venezuela national football team will face the Mexico national football team in their second game of Copa America at the SoFi Stadium in the United States. This will be the first time both sides meet each other in a major international competition since Copa America 2016.
Venezuela will aim for a positive outcome on Tuesday against a side that will are favourites to top the group. La Vinotintot registered a comeback win against Ecuador in their opening game of the tournament. They have been drawn alongside Mexico, Ecuador and Jamaica. Fernando Batista is the current head coach of the Venezuela national team. This will be the 53-year-old’s first tournament as a manager. Although they are considered outsiders of Group B, Batista’s men managed to secure the three points in their first game of the summer competition.
Meanwhile, the Mexico national football team secured a comfortable 1-0 victory over Jamaica in their last game. They are back on the international stage this summer after missing out on the 2019 and 2021 editions of Copa America. Despite not being one of the top three sides in Copa America this year, El Tri has entered the tournament with sky-high expectations.
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Venezuela vs Mexico Team News
Venezuela national football team news
Veteran striker Salomon Rondon will be among the familiar names and will lead his nation in the tournament this summer. Yeferson Soteldo and Jefferson Savarino could join Rondon in the final third of the attack. Manager Fernando Batista is grateful to avoid any major injury concerns.
Mexico national football team news
Mexico, on the other hand, is presently led by manager Jaime Lozano. West Ham United’s Edson Alvarez sustained a hamstring injury against Jamaica and could be out for the next game. Santiago Gimenez who will lead the line for El Tri is one of the standout names in Copa America this summer.
Predicted Lineups
Venezuela national football team Predicted lineup:
Romo; Navarro, Makoun, Angel, Gonzalez; Casseres, Martinez, Herrera; Savarino, Rondon, Soteldo
Mexico national football team Predicted lineup:
J Gonzalez; J Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Arteaga; E Sanchez, Alvarez, Chavez; Antuna, Gimenez, Vega
Head-to-Head
The two sides have faced off 20 times in the past, with the Mexico national football team securing 14 easy wins and losing only two. The other four matches ended in a draw between both sides.
Last one result:
Mexico 3-1 Venezuela – International Friendly – June 5, 2019
Venezuela 1-1 Mexico – Copa America – June 13, 2016
Mexico 3-1 Venezuela – International Friendly – January 25, 2012
Mexico 1-1 Venezuela – International Friendly – March 29, 2011
Mexico 2-2 Venezuela – International Friendly – October 12, 2010
Key Players to Watch out for
Salomon Rondon
The Venezuelan striker who is one of the first names on the team sheet has registered 41 goals in over 100 appearances for the national side. Salomon Rondon scored a brace and led Pachuca to their sixth CONCACAF Champions Cup title earlier this month. He was also awarded the tournament’s Golden Boot with nine goals.
Santiago Gimenez
The 23-year-old Feyenoord forward has registered 23 goals and six assists in 30 games in the Eredivisie this season. He failed to make it to the World Cup squad in 2022 but the striker looks like the only Mexican player to make his mark in Copa America this summer. Gimenez has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, with Arsenal and Liverpool both battling for the forward’s signature.
Venezuela vs Mexico Prediction
Venezuela national football team have been labeled as one of the underdogs for Copa America this summer. They made a historic comeback in their last game against Ecuador to secure a 2-1 win in their opening game of the tournament. Their best-ever finish in the South American tournament came in 2011 when they secured the fourth position in the competition. But La Vinotinto have a poor track record against Mexico who are favorites to top the group.
Mexico national football team, meanwhile, are favourites to secure an easy three points. Jaime Lozano’s side sustained a 2-0 defeat to the United States in the final of the Concacaf Nations League. They scraped out a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the opening game of the 2024 Copa America.
Predicted Score: Venezuela 0-2 Mexico
Where to Watch Venezuela vs Mexico Live?
Q. Where to watch Venezuela vs Mexico live in India?
The Venezuela vs Mexico game will be televised on Sony Network/SonyLiv.
Q. Where to watch Venezuela vs Mexico live game in UK?
The game between Venezuela and Mexico will be live on Channel 4 in UK.
Q. Where to watch Venezuela vs Mexico in USA?
The match between Venezuela and Mexico will be available on FOX Sports.
Q. Where to watch Venezuela vs Mexico game in Venezuela?
The Venezuela vs Mexico will be live on Televen for Venezuela fans.
Q. Where to watch Venezuela vs Mexico live in Mexico?
The Venezuela vs Mexico game will be available across Canal 5, and TUDN for Mexico fans.
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