Tuesday 17/06/2014, 21:00, World Cup Group A, Brazil vs Mexico

Brazil vs Mexico Betting Preview

Brazil is expected to win each and every game played in the group stage, with a victory in the opening round not exonerating them from the responsibility to earn all three points against Mexico. The North Americans are fully aware of the offensive prowess of the host country and will adjust their strategy, to make the defenses less permeable.

Brazil vs Mexico Betting Odds

At Bet365

Brazil 1.30, Draw 5.00, Mexico 11.00

Brazil vs Mexico Betting Tips

Mexico is one of the few countries at the World Cup 2014 with a defense more experienced and overall better than both the midfield and offensive. Granted they have a couple of players capable of scoring goals against top opponents, they are unlikely to receive plenty of balls against Brazil.

Hernandez for example is deadly when his teammates provided him with plenty of passes, but otherwise he tends to get stranded among defenders. Manchester United gave him few opportunities to prove his worth this season and he only played when Wayne Rooney was injured or suspended.

The good news is that Mexico will not emphasize the offensive in this particular match and instead will try to secure a point. This is what all the teams in group A are hoping for, because a draw against Brazil doubled by a victory in one of the other two games should see them through. While Cameroon is the slight underdog, Croatia will employ the same strategy and the team that will stop the hosts in their tracks has the first chance to make the elimination round.

Compared to the team playing against Croatia in the first match that World Cup 2014, Brazil is expected to make few if any changes against Mexico. Neymar is guaranteed to start alongside Fred, as the audience will not settle for anything less than a victory by two goals or more.

Key Facts

• Brazil won 14 of the last 15 games and lost just once in a friendly game against Switzerland
• Brazil defeated Mexico in 11 games played at home and lost five times, while none of the head-to-head fixtures ended undecided

Brazil vs Mexico Betting Odds Prediction

Once again, the bookmakers underprice Brazil and those punters who are willing to place a bet on this fixture will need to take bigger chances. Even odds for Brazil to win by at least two goals is not exactly tremendous value, but at this time it is hard to go against the top favorite and World Cup 2014.

Bet: Brazil -1.5 goals @ 2.00 with Bet365