Mexico earned a comfortable 2-0 win over South Africa, thanks to an early goal and two second-half red cards for the opposition. The hosts controlled the match from start to finish, enjoying 61% of the ball and outshooting South Africa 16 to 3.
Mexico 2:0 South Africa — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 0
- 17(Foul)
- 23(Foul)
Second half1 - 0
- 49(Denial of a goal-scoring opportunity)
- 74(Foul)
- 82VAR review (T. Zwane)
- 84(Violent conduct)
- 90 + 2(Denial of a goal-scoring opportunity)
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Mexico vs South Africa?
Mexico 2-0 South Africa (World Cup).
Who scored?
Julián Quiñones (9', assist Erik Lira) for Mexico; Raúl Jiménez (67', assist Roberto Alvarado) for Mexico.
Was Mexico's win deserved?
Yes — Mexico were on top for most of the match.
Were there any red cards in Mexico vs South Africa?
Yes — sent off: Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa, 49'); Themba Zwane (South Africa, 84'); César Montes (Mexico, 90').
Head to Head meetings Mexico - South Africa
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- The biggest draw0
- The most effective match2-0
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Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 2 | 0 |
Average per game | 2 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 2-0 | 0 |
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South Africa
Mexico - South Africa Best statistical picks
Recent form favours South Africa to win
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 matches
1X hasn't lost in 8 of the last matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
Mexico opened the score in 6 of the last 8 matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 8.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Over 3.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 3.5
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Mexico
CheckLive's preview tilts narrowly toward Mexico — a product of stronger recent form and greater experience at this level. South Africa's competitive resilience, however, keeps the outcome open. Expect a tight, low-scoring contest where set-pieces could decide the result.
Home win — Mexico1.40
High confidence60%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
56.4
54.2
CheckSkill
56.3
57.4
CheckMental
71.2
64.8
CheckLive total59.3 vs 57.8+1.5
More match signals
Mexico or draw56%1.08
Under 2.551%1.67
Both teams to score — Yes50%2.50
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the Mexico vs South Africa match?
Mexico are slight favourites according to CheckLive's model, which gives them a 59% chance of victory. Their stronger recent form and tournament experience edge them ahead, but South Africa's resilience means a draw is a realistic outcome.
Which team has better form coming into this match?
Mexico have better form, having gone five matches without defeat, including three wins and two draws. South Africa have lost once in their last five but have a three-game unbeaten run. CheckLive's form rating narrowly favours Mexico.
Will both teams score in the Mexico vs South Africa match?
Both teams to score is a possibility given South Africa's ability to find the net in recent games, but Mexico's solid defence — conceding only twice in five matches — suggests a low-scoring affair. The BTTS market is finely balanced.
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