England
England are aiming for a third successive World Cup Quarter Final appearance but face a tricky looking encounter away at co-hosts Mexico in the fortress that is the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
Injuries & Team News
Anthony Gordon & Bukayo Saka made a big impact coming on as substitutes in the win over DR Congo and they are likely to replace the dissappointing Noni Madueke & Marcus Rashford in the starting side here.
Right back has been a real problem position for England with injuries to Tino Livramento & Reece James giving Tuchel plenty of problems but there is better news with Jarell Quansah fit again and he will start in the problem position.
Form
| Last Match | Last 6 Matches |
|---|---|
| 2-1 vs DR Congo | W W D W W W |
Predicted Line-Up
Brazil possible starting lineup:
Pickford, Quansah, Konsa, Guehi, Anderson, Rice, Bellingham, Gordon, Saka, Kane
Mexico
Mexico will be aiming to avoid leaving the tournament at the Last 16 for the fouth successive tournament. This time however they have home advantage and a brilliant home record to help them achieve that.
They topped Group A comfortably winning all three matches. In the opening game they saw of a spirited South Africa 2-0 before a nervy 1-0 win over South Korea, with qualification assured they turned on the style to dismantle Czechia and claim a 3-0 win.
They were slightly inconvienienced in the last 32 against Ecuador when the had to endure a delayed kick off but when they action started they brushed the South Americans aside with ease, Julian Quinones & Raul Jimenez scoring in a 2-0 victory.
Injuries & Team News
Mexico manager Javier Aguirre has already suggested to the media that he has a fully fit squad and that his lineup will be unchanged from the 2-0 win over Ecuador.
Form
| Last Match | Last 6 Matches |
|---|---|
| 2-0 vs Ecuador | W W W WW W |
Predicted Line-Up
France possible starting lineup:
Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe
Betting Odds
| Team | Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| England Win | (2.60) | Grand Ivy |
| Draw | (3.70) | Dream Vegas |
| Mexico Win | (2.90) | 247Bet |
Prediction
Mexico 1-2 England
Mexico have had a really good tournament so far but this is a huge step up in class when they face England. They have an impressive home record but heading to the Azteca will not face this England team and i believe their extra quality will shine through.