USMNT vs. Mexico prediction, odds, start time: Soccer expert reveals picks, best bets for April 19 friendly
A fierce rivalry gets set to heat up again when the United States takes on Mexico in an international friendly in men's soccer action at Glendale, Arizona, on Wednesday. Despite a number of star players still in Europe competing, both squads still have some firepower. Mexico would also like to put a stop to the Americans' four-match unbeaten streak against them. Although the teams played to a 0-0 tie in March 2022, Mexico has not beaten the U.S. since a 3-0 triumph in September 2019.
Kickoff is set for 10 p.m. ET at University of Phoenix Stadium. The United States is listed at +135 (risk $100 to win $135) on the 90-minute money line, while Mexico is +200. A draw would return +200 in the latest USMNT vs. Mexico odds at Caesars Sportsbook, and the over/under for total goals is 2.5. Before making any Mexico vs. USMNT picks, be sure to check out what proven SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton has to say.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for more than five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Sutton finished 2022 as SportsLine's top soccer expert with a 165-130-2 mark, returning nearly $2,200 for $100 players. He also excelled in Serie A with a 63-39-1 mark, returning nearly $1,600.
Now, Sutton has taken a close look at USMNT vs. Mexico and just locked in his picks and prediction. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several betting lines and trends for Mexico vs. USMNT:
- USA vs. Mexico over-under: 2.5 goals
- USA vs. Mexico money line: United States +135, Mexico +200, Draw +200
- USA: The Americans are averaging 2.25 goals over the past four matches
- MEX: Mexico has scored two goals in each of their past three matches
Why you should back the USMNT
The Americans have a number of options on offense, including 28-year-old Jordan Morris. Morris has 11 goals in 51 appearances for the USMNT. In Nations League action last June, his goal in extra time helped the United States escape with a 1-1 draw against El Salvador. He began his professional career in 2016, signing with the Seattle Sounders after playing collegiately at Stanford. In eight seasons with Seattle, he has scored 50 times in 144 matches.
Forward Jesus Ferreira is also a big part of the Americans' offense. Despite playing in just 17 international matches, he has scored seven goals. The 22-year-old began his professional career in 2017 as a member of FC Dallas of the MLS. Ferreira has already played in 122 matches and has scored 41 goals. He had a breakout year in 2022, scoring 18 times in 33 appearances. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Mexico
Since losing 2-0 to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup, El Tri have gone 2-0-1, which includes a 2-2 draw with Jamaica on March 26. Helping lead the offense is midfielder Uriel Antuna, who has nine goals in 40 appearances for the Mexican national team. Antuna scored one goal in a 4-0 friendly win over Iraq in November prior to the World Cup. The 25-year-old is a member of Cruz Azul of Liga MX. In 32 matches with the club this season, he has six goals.
Midfielder Alexis Vega is also a scoring threat for Mexico. Prior to the World Cup, he had posted goals in back-to-back friendly matches. He scored in the fourth minute in the win over Iraq, and followed that up by posting Mexico's lone goal in the 60th-minute of a 2-1 loss to Sweden. Vega, 25, is in his fifth season with Guadalajara of Liga MX. In 122 matches over that stretch, he has scored 24 times. See which team to pick here.
How to make USMNT vs. Mexico picks
Sutton has analyzed USA vs. Mexico from every possible angle and we can tell you he's leaning Under on the goal total (2.5). He's also locked in his best bets and expert analysis for this heated rivalry. He's only sharing his picks and analysis at SportsLine.
