Published on: Jul 25, 2021 11:41 am IST|Updated on: Jul 25, 2021 11:41 am IST
JP U23 vs MX U23 Dream11 Prediction: Mexico and Japan look to take control of Group A when they meet on Sunday in their second group-stage match of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 in Saitama, Japan. The Japanese opened group play with a 1-0 win over South Africa on Thursday. Mexico overcame a scoreless first half to defeat France 4-1 in its opener. The teams last met in the semifinals of the Toulon Tournament in 2019. The match ended 2-2 in regulation with Japan prevailing 5-4 on penalty kicks.
Japan and Mexico both prevailed in their opening match of the tournament but it is the Mexicans that really caught the eye with a 4-1 thumping of France. That laid down a marker for the rest of the competition but with Japan seeing off South Africa, they will fancy their chances in this clash. There is little to split the two but with Mexico having no trouble in finding the back of the net against the French, their firepower in front of goal could be the difference between the two in this one.
Date: 25 July, Sunday Time: 3:00 PM (IST) Venue: Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama
Where to watch Japan vs Mexico Live Score and Live Stream? No live streaming in India.
Recent form:
Japan – W Mexico – W
Head-to-head (one meeting)
Japan Wins- 00 Draws– 00 Mexico Wins– 01
Japan News
Injury Report and Unavailability: No injury or suspension issues for Japan in this match.
Expected changes and Strategy: Hiroki Sakai, Maya Yoshida Wataru Endo have all been included. Much is expected from the likes of Real Madrid attacker Takefusa Kubo.
Kosei Tani Hiroki Sakai Maya Yoshida Ko Itakura Yuta Nakayama Ao Tanaka Wataru Endo Ritsu Doan Takefusa Kubo Koji Miyoshi Daichi Hayashi
Mexico News
Injury Report and Unavailability: Mexico will be without Getafe striker Jose Juan Macias, who withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
Expected changes and Strategy: Real Betis winger Diego Lainez, America goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and America striker Henry Martin have all been named.
Guillermo Ochoa Jorge Sanchez Cesar Montes Johan Vasquez Erick Aguirre Carlos Rodriguez Luis Romo Sebastian Cordova Diego Lainez Henry Martin Alexis Vega
Alexis Vega: Vega has 1 goals and a total of 5 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 31.05%. He had a total of 2 big chances. He has a total of 8 assist, 3 key passes and he created a total of 3 chances.
Sebastian Cordova: Cordova has 1 goals and a total of 8 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 26.87%. He had a total of 3 big chances. He has a total of 0 assists, 5 key passes and he created a total of 4 chances.
X-factors, differential picks
Takefusa Kubo: Kubo has 1 goals and a total of 3 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 37.48%. He had a total of 2 big chances. He has a total of 1 assists, 4 key passes and he created a total of 2 chances.
Goalkeeper: Tani Defenders: Yoshida, Montes, Sanchez Midfielders: Cordova, Romo, Endo, Tanaka Attackers: Hayashi, Vega, Martin
Both of these sides will believe that they can cause the other problems in the final third of the field, but it is difficult to look past Mexico considering their excellent performance against France. We are expecting a relatively tight match on Sunday but have ultimately backed Mexico to pick up a vital three points. In our JP U23 vs MX U23 Today Match Prediction odds, we back for a 2-1 win for Mexico in this match.