Soccer Predictions Honduras vs Mexico, Picks and Odds
The national teams of Honduras and Mexico will face each other on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 9:00 pm (ET). This will be a match valid for the Concacaf Nations League, more specifically, a quarter-final match in League A. On this page, you will find betting tips for this game, based on finding value odds for the clash between Honduras and Mexico.
Honduras will be the home team in this match, hosting the Mexican team at the CHELATO UCLÉS stadium in the city of TEGUCIGALPA. There will be two matches between the teams in a short period, with the return leg scheduled for the 21st of this month. This game not only decides a spot in the Concacaf Nations League semi-finals but also grants access to the 2024 Copa America.
Honduras has played 4 games in this competition, scoring 5 goals and conceding 7 defensively. Their recent games include:
Recent results for Honduras
- Jamaica 1 – 0 Honduras
- Honduras 4 – 0 Grenada
- Cuba 0 – 0 Honduras
- Honduras 4 – 0 Cuba
Key players in the Honduras national team
Coach Reinaldo Rueda made sure to call up his key players, recognizing the importance of this first game. They need to capitalize on home advantage, knowing that the return leg will pose a significant challenge at the Azteca Stadium. Antony Lozano, currently playing for Getafe in Spain, might be the standout player in this call-up. Other notable names to watch include Denil Maldonado, Deiby Flores, and Alberth Elis, who plays in the French league.
New faces are also present in the squad, such as David Ruiz, who played for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, and winger Luis Palma from Celtic in Scotland.
Honduras finished behind Jamaica in their qualifying group, securing passage to the next stage in second place. The current scenario, a match at home against a quality team like Mexico, can provide Honduras with extra motivation to aim for an upset.
Mexico
The Mexican national soccer team comes into this quarter-final match with only friendly matches in their recent record. It’s worth noting that they won the last Concacaf Gold Cup, although their performance wasn’t particularly impressive. The final against Panama ended with a 1-0 victory for Mexico.
Results of Mexico’s last 4 friendlies
- Mexico 2 – 2 Australia
- Mexico 3 – 3 Uzbekistan
- Mexico 2 – 0 Ghana
- Mexico 2 – 2 Germany
They didn’t compete in the group stage of the Nations League, entering directly into the final stages due to their higher Concacaf ranking.
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The Mexican team hopes to have some changes in their attack, with Julián Quiñones expected to join Henry Martín up front. Quiñones, playing for América in Liga MX, has had a good season with 18 games, 8 goals, and 6 assists in the Liga MX Apertura and Leagues Cup combined.
Prediction Soccer for Honduras vs. Mexico
For this match, the betting odds are quite contrasting. The visiting team, Mexico, has odds of -333 to win the game, being clear favorites according to bet365. Meanwhile, Honduras, as the home team, has odds of +850 for the moneyline. These odds seem a bit detached from the reality of recent years.
The Gold Cup and recent games have shown that Mexico is undergoing a rebuilding process in their soccer. There’s a lot at stake in this encounter, both a spot in the tournament semifinals and qualification for the next Copa America. I expect a closely contested first game; Reinaldo Rueda’s team seems prepared to face Mexico with uncertainties. Consider a bet on the Asian handicap in favor of Honduras.
