In the early hours of Friday, arch-rivals USA and Mexico go head-to-head in the CONCACAF Nations League semi-finals.
The USMT head into this clash on the back of a four-game unbeaten run in all competitions. Last time out, they produced a 1-1 draw against Friday’s opponents in a friendly match.
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The game was another low-scoring affair for Brian Callaghan’s team, as three of their last four games have produced under 2.5 goals.
The USA have a good recent record in the Nations League, as they are unbeaten in eight games in the competition, having recorded six wins in 90 minutes and one in extra time.
They have also been relatively prolific of late in the competition, scoring at least two goals in five of their eight unbeaten games.
The home side also has a strong recent home record in the Nations League, as they are unbeaten in five home matches, recording four wins in normal time and one in extra time.
El Tri are unbeaten in six international matches, although three of their last four games have finished in draws, last time out a 2-2 draw against Cameroon.
Stellar attacking displays have powered their unbeaten run, as they have scored at least two goals in five of their previous six games.
Mexico is unbeaten in their ten games in the Nations League in 90 minutes. Their only loss was a 3-2 extra-time defeat against the home side in 2021. They are also unbeaten in their previous four games in the competition.
As with their recent games, El Tri has been relatively prolific in the competition lately, as they have scored at least two goals in four of their previous five matches.
Forebet predicts that this game will produce another close encounter between the two rivals, ending in a goalless draw.