Argentina and Mexico will clash in a high-profile encounter in the Group C fixture on Saturday at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. After Argentina’s shocking defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2022, they will be facing the threat of elimination if they lose the match today. Given that it is Lionel Messi’s last World Cup, the team cannot afford a loss today. 

Mexico will be a big challenge to Messi and co, especially after Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has shown against Poland that he is in exceptional form, like in every World Cup.

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All eyes will be on Ochoa as he faces the star-studded front-line of the South American nation.

Argentina vs Mexico – Head to head 

Argentina and Mexico have encountered each other on the football field a total of 35 times. Argentina has got the better of the encounters winning 16 times, while Mexico has managed only five wins. 14 of their matches have ended up in a draw, which is something Messi and co cannot afford today.

Mexico, on the other hand, will be pleased with a draw as they will face Saudi Arabia in the next match. Argentina has scored a total of 57 goals against Mexico, while Mexico has scored only 34. 

Argentina vs Mexico- Stats

Messi alone has been fantastic against Mexico on many occasions. He has scored a total of three goals against the South American rivals, however, none of them have come in the World Cup. Leo Messi-led Argentina has been in excellent form before the World Cup as they have been unbeaten in the last 37 internationals.

Mexico have had mixed results in international matches. Before their draw against Poland, they have been winning and losing in matches, failing to show any consistency as a team.

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Argentina vs Mexico- Predicted line-up

Argentina predicted lineup:

E. Martinez (GK), Montiel, Romero, Lissandro Martinez, Tagliafico, De Paul, Paredes, Fernandez, Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Di Maria

Mexico predicted lineup:

G. Ochoa (GK), Sanchez, Montes, Moreno, Gallardo, Herrera, Alvarez, Guardado, Lozano, Martin, Vega