Japan vs. Mexico 7/25/21 Olympics 2021 Soccer Pick, Odds, and Prediction

Japan is hosting Mexico at Saitama Stadium 2002 in round 2 of Group A in the Olympics 2021 soccer tournament. Japan is undefeated in their last 4 games, and they have started this tournament with a win. Mexico has been in outstanding form lately, and they have only 1 loss in their last 13 games.

Japan is a solid team, and they were hosting South Africa in their tournament opener a few days ago. Japan has had 56% of ball possession in that match, 5 shots on goal, 6 corner kicks, 2 big chances created, and a solid 86% of the correct passes. Japan was fantastic in this game, they have created a ton of chances, but they were able to score only 1 goal. Fortunately for Japan, that one goal was enough for a 1-0 win. Kubo is the only goalscorer for Japan as of right now. With this win, Japan is in 2^nd place in their group because Mexico has a better goal difference, but I gotta say, I like this Japan team, they are dominant, they are creating a lot of chances, and I hope to see them in the next stage.

Of all the teams in this tournament, Mexico is in the best form, and they have shown that against France a few days ago. Mexico has had 47% of ball possession in that game, but they have had 7 shots on goal, 1 corner kick, 2 big chances created, and 77% of the correct passes. By some miracle, the first half has ended in a 0-0 draw, but Mexico has scored 2 quick goals in the second half and 2 more goals at the end of the game. The final score was 4-1 in favor of Mexico. Vega, Cordova, Antuna, and Aguirre have each scored 1 goal for Mexico in this game. With 4 scored goals, 1 conceded goal, and 3 points, Mexico is at the top of their group, and they will be advancing to the knockouts. I honestly wasn’t expecting Mexico to have an as good game against France as they did, but with this win, they have become the favorites to win this group, and I think they could go far in this tournament.

These two teams have played a game back in 2012, and Mexico has won that game 3-1. I think this will be a really fun game because both teams are playing well, they are in good form, and I think we can expect a lot of chances, and goals. I’m taking the over in this one.