Mexico vs Qatar Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for CONCACAF Gold Cup Group Stage Match (Mexico Stays Flawless)

The 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup's group stage continues on Sunday, July 2 with a Group B showdown between Mexico and Qatar.

Mexico vs Qatar Match Info

2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group Stage
Mexico vs. Qatar
Date: Sunday, July 2, 2023
Time: 9 p.m. ET
Venue: Levi's Stadium — Santa Clara, California
Coverage: FS1

Mexico remains undefeated in the Gold Cup group stage following its 3-1 victory over Haiti on Thursday. Meanwhile, Qatar hopes for a more complete performance after its 1-1 draw with Honduras that saw the Qataris surrender the game-tying goal in the 96th minute.

Mexico vs Qatar Odds & Spread

All CONCACAF Gold Cup betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline: MEX: (-340) | QAT: (+430) | Draw (+650)
Spread: MEX: -1 (-105) | QAT: +1 (+210)
Total: 3.5 – Over: (+116) | Under: (-164)
Team to Score the First Goal: MEX: (-300) | QAT: (+230) I NO GOALS: (+2100)

Mexico enters this contest as the favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 9 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 3.5 goals with the Under being favored at -164 odds.

Mexico vs Qatar Prediction & Pick

The odds are heavily in Mexico's favor ahead of this clash and it isn't hard to see why. Mexico is one of the top teams in the tournament and has lived up to the hype thus far, outscoring its first two opponents 7-1 on aggregate.

While nothing is guaranteed, I can't imagine Qatar pulling off the upset with how sloppy it's been playing. Despite striking first in each of their previous two games, the Qataris found a way to blow the lead both times. On top of letting victory slip away against Honduras during stoppage time, Qatar also gave up the game-losing goal to Haiti in the 97th minute.

In other words, Qatar isn't ready for a team as deep as Mexico. Back the favorite to remain perfect when the dust clears.

Final Score Prediction: Mexico: 3 | Qatar: 0

Mexico vs Qatar Betting Trends

- Mexico has won the CONCACAF Gold Cup eight times (1993, 1996, 1998, 2003, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2019).
- Qatar has never won the CONCACAF Gold Cup or made it to the finals.
- Mexico is 3-1-1 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
- Qatar is 1-1-3 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
- This is the first-ever head-to-head matchup between Mexico and Qatar.

Mexico vs Qatar Best Bet

I have no issue backing Mexico to cover the spread this Sunday. Winning by multiple goals won't be a problem for a team that has outscored its last three opponents by an average of 2.3 goals. Qatar also hasn't produced much offense lately, averaging just 0.75 goals in its last eight outings.

Throw in the fact that Mexico has experienced a ton of success at the Gold Cup in the past and it's easy to have faith in the favorite covering the 1-goal spread.

Bet: Mexico -1 (-105)

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