The game between Mexico and Poland is probably the most important match for both nations. Being that the two teams are both gunning for that number two spot in Group C, if we are to assume that Argentina will easily take number one, a win here is paramount for both teams.

Actually, both teams are given equal chances. El Tri have much more World championship experience, but Poland have an in-form Robert Lewandowski. 

Find out our Mexico vs Poland prediction in the lines that follow.

Mexico vs Poland – Form and Team News

Even though Mexico finished second behind Canada in the Central American qualifiers, they were not as convincing as they were in prior years. But the Mexican side has a very long tradition of appearing in this tournament and have advanced to the round of 16 seven times in a row. 

Unfortunately, each time they ended their campaign in the round of 16. So in order to reach it one more time, they need to go through a very sturdy Poland team.

The Bialo-Czerwoni have not been able to capitalize on Robert Lewandowski’s prime years. Being that this well might be his last major competition, it is do or die for them now. However, even though Lewandowski is in prime form for Barcelona entering this tournament, he has oftentimes failed to perform on the biggest stage for his nation.

Mexico vs Poland – Starting Lineups

We expect both teams to start with their strongest squads in this one. So don’t expect any surprises in terms of starters.

• Mexico: GK: Guillermo Ochoa; DEF: Hector Moreno, Nestor Araujo, Gerardo Arteaga, Jesus Gallardo; MID: Andres Guardado, Edson Alvarez, Carlos Rodriguez; ATC: Hirving Lozano, Raul Jimenez, Uriel Antuna.
• Poland: GK: Wojciech Szczesny; DEF: Kamil Glik, Jan Bednarek, Jakub Kiwior; MID: Matty Cash, Nicola Zalewski, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Szymon Zurkowski; ATC: Sebastian Szymanski, Piotr Zielinski, Robert Lewandowski.

Mexico vs Poland – Betting Tips

This game can truly go either way, and it is quite hard to give any Mexico vs Poland prediction. The teams are tied in terms of all-time games, with both nations getting away with three wins, while there were also two draws. But, Mexico hasn’t won a game against Poland since 1978.

The odds on Mexico to win are 2.78, with Poland’s coming in at 2.90. But to make things very much interesting, we do see this game ending without a winner. No one wants to lose at the very start of the competition, so there is a chance that this one ends in a 1:1 draw or even a goalless one.

For that reason, it is quite good to consider a draw at 3.20 for this matchup.

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