Form and Line-up United States
The United States scored four goals in each of their two friendlies during the current international window — against Peru (4:1) and Chile (4:2) — but did not take the lead for good until after the 65th minute in either match. The Americans lost to their most recent opponent from the FIFA top 10, a group that also includes Mexico (10): Belgium (8) beat them in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (1:4).
Key numbers:
- Over 4.5 goals has landed in five of the United States' last seven matches
- Both teams to score — Yes has landed in five of the United States' last seven matches
- The Americans have conceded in 7 of their last 10 matches.
Probable United States line-up (4-3-3): Matt Freese, Sergino Dest, Antonee Robinson, Miles Robinson, Chris Richards, Tyler Adams, Yunus Musah, Giovanni Reyna, Malik Tillman, Ricardo Pepi, Damion Downs
Absentees: Haji Wright (injured)
Form and Line-up Mexico
Mexico have yet to win under Rafa Márquez. Colombia and Peru have both held them to 1:1 draws. In both matches, the home side did not equalise until the second half. Players in other positions had to make up for the forwards — midfielder Gilberto Mora against Colombia and defender Víctor Guzmán against Peru.
Key numbers:
- Mexico have conceded no more than one goal in 9 of their last 10 matches in all competitions
- Mexico are unbeaten in their last 10 friendlies (six wins, four draws)
- Under 2.5 goals has landed in 7 of Mexico's last 10 matches in all competitions
Probable Mexico line-up (4-3-3): Raúl Rangel, Jesús Gallardo, Johan Vásquez, Israel Reyes, Jorge Sánchez, Obed Vargas, Érik Lira, Gilberto Mora, Hirving Lozano, Armando González, Roberto Alvarado
Absentees: Raúl Jiménez (injured)
