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World Cup | Thu 11 Jun, 20:00

Mexico v South Africa Stats

Data last updated: Wed 08 Jul 2026, 05:39 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Mexico face South Africa in World Cup on Thu 11 Jun, 20:00. Mexico face South Africa in Mexico City in a World Cup Group A opener shaped by home strength, defensive control and South Africa’s resilience. Mexico look well-balanced with an 11-match unbeaten home run in all competitions.

BT4Y best bet

Mexico to Win Mexico present a highly balanced profile entering this opening group fixture, making them strong selections for an outright victory

  • At 4/1, Draw implies roughly 20%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 30%.
  • Their elite defensive setup has delivered 12 clean sheets in 20 matches, creating an imposing platform at home.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The 30% for Draw sits against roughly 20% implied by the current price. Their elite defensive setup has delivered 12 clean sheets in 20 matches, creating an imposing platform at home.

Model chance vs price30% model chance against roughly 20% implied
Positive
Their elite defensive setup has delivered 12 clean sheets.Article support
Positive
Price sensitivityEdge +10 pts
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: Draw is the preferred angle because their elite defensive setup has delivered 12 clean sheets in 20 matches, creating an imposing platform at home. Mexico and South Africa drew 1-1 in their previous World Cup meeting in 2010, but this time the backdrop is very different.

Main risk

Mexico and South Africa drew 1-1 in their previous World Cup meeting in 2010, but this time the backdrop is very different.

Key Data Signals

Draw evidence

Their elite defensive setup has delivered 12 clean sheets in 20 matches, creating an imposing platform at home.

What To Watch In The Data

Draw notes

    Market odds

    Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

    Market aligned with main pickDrawBet365 guide price · Model 30% vs implied 22% · edge +7.8 pts
    4.5
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    South Africa Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 52%
    4.8
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    South Africa to WinBetMGM guide price · model 41%
    8.5
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    BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 50%
    2.5
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 48%
    2.2
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    Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price
    1.73
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    Over 3.5 CardsBet365 guide price
    1.73
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    Draw is positive value at the current guide price, but the price only matters if the football route is clear. Use the model-versus-implied gap as the starting point, then check whether the article context, team news and section data actually point towards the same market.
    Goals, BTTS and over/under

    Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

    Mexico-
    Avg goals scored
    South Africa-
    Mexico-
    Avg goals conceded
    South Africa-
    Mexico-
    BTTS rate
    South Africa-
    Mexico-
    Over 2.5 goals
    South Africa-
    Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 50% vs implied 40% · edge +10 pts
    2.5
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 48%
    2.2
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    Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 66%
    1.4
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    Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 56%
    1.67
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    Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 30%
    4
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    BTTS NoBetMGM guide price · model 54%
    1.5
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    Recent form

    Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

    Mexico

    Last 50W 0D 0L
    Last 5 record
    Last 100W 0D 0L

    No recent match sample is available for Mexico yet.

    South Africa

    Last 50W 0D 0L
    Last 5 record
    Last 100W 0D 0L

    No recent match sample is available for South Africa yet.

    Market aligned with main pickDrawBet365 guide price · Model 30% vs implied 22% · edge +7.8 pts
    4.5
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    Away / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 71%
    2.94
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    South Africa Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 52%
    4.8
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    South Africa to WinBetMGM guide price · model 41%
    8.5
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    Home / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 73%
    1.1
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    Mexico Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 54%
    1.18
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    Mexico to WinBetMGM guide price · model 43%
    1.4
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    Player stats

    Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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    Head-to-head

    Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

    0Mexico wins
    1Draws
    0South Africa wins
    11 Jun 2010South Africa v Mexico1-1
    Market aligned with main pickDrawBet365 guide price · Model 30% vs implied 22% · edge +7.8 pts
    4.5
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    South Africa to WinBetMGM guide price · model 41%
    8.5
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    BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 50%
    2.5
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 48%
    2.2
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    Mexico to WinBetMGM guide price · model 43%
    1.4
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    The head-to-head sample gives context for Draw, but it should not overrule the current tactical picture. If previous meetings show goals or momentum swings, they support the market only when the present form and line-ups point to the same game state.
    Season team stats

    World Cup

    Mexico5
    Played
    South Africa4
    Mexico2
    Avg goals for
    South Africa0.5
    Mexico0.6
    Avg goals against
    South Africa1
    Mexico4
    Clean sheets
    South Africa1
    Best odds for this sectionSouth Africa Draw No BetBetfred guide price · Model 52% vs implied 21% · edge +30.7 pts
    4.8
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    South Africa to WinBetMGM guide price · model 41%
    8.5
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    Mexico Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 54%
    1.18
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    Mexico to WinBetMGM guide price · model 43%
    1.4
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    Season data supports South Africa Draw No Bet when the attacking output and defensive control both point towards the same outcome. The useful read is whether those longer-term numbers create a believable route to chances, pressure and game control in this specific match.
    League standings snapshot

    Current table context.

    PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
    1Mexico933006
    2South Africa43111-1
    World Cup standings are background only here: the useful read is whether the form and chance profile translate into control, territory and clear openings in this specific fixture.
    Key match trends

    Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

    -Mexico Over 2.5
    -South Africa Over 2.5
    2H2H avg goals
    Their elite defensive setup has delivered 12 clean sheets in 20 matches, creating an imposing platform at home.

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