Mexico v New Zealand: Don't expect a Mexican standoff

The Confederations Cup outsiders New Zealand made a poor start lớn the tournament, and Kevin Hatchard thinks they are in for another tough match against Mexico- According lớn the football tip page!

Mexico v New Zealand

Wednesday June 21, 19:00

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Both of these sides have work to do lớn emerge from the Confederations Cup group stage after disappointing results in the opening round of matches. New Zealand were swept aside 2-0 by the hosts Russia, while Mexico needed a last-gasp leveller lớn snatch a point against Portugal. You can prefer the soccer betting tips page!

New Zealand have failed lớn score in their last three matches, and at the back end of last year, they couldn't even score in a World Cup qualifier in New Caledonia. The defection of Australia to the Asian qualifying section for the World Cup means that New Zealand are by far the strongest side in Oceania, but there is then a huge gulf in quality when they step up a level.

When New Zealand contested the 2009 Confederations Cup, they failed lớn score a single goal, and it's hard lớn see where goals will come from in Russia too. Conversely, Mexico have plenty of firepower. Although he had a wretched season for Bayer Leverkusen, Chicharito scored against Portugal, his third goal in the last seven appearances for El Tri. Former Arsenal forward Carlos Vela is technically gifted, while Benfica's Raul Jimenez is also dangerous. With the likes of Hector Herrera and Andres Guardado, there is also plenty of quality in the Mexican midfield.

I fancy Mexico to win this comfortably, and the best bet I have found lớn reflect that expected dominance is from the Sportsbook. You can back Mexico to win both halves at what I think is an attractive price of hai.10.