Mexico have been knocked out in the last 16 in each of the last seven World Cups. Poland qualified for Russia four years ago but were eliminated in the group stage. This will be the first meeting between the two since 2017.
Mexico and Poland get their 2022 FIFA World Cup campaigns underway with a Group C game at Stadium 974 in Doha this Tuesday.
Argentina, who are one of the favorites to lift the trophy in Qatar, are also in the group alongside minnows Saudi Arabia.
Both nations will be desperate for all three points in game one of their World Cup schedules. Read on for the best World Cup odds and Mexico vs Poland predictions.
Mexico vs. Poland Odds
| Mexico | Draw | Poland |
|---|---|---|
| +175 | +200 | +188 |
Before making your Mexico vs Poland predictions, let’s first check out the betting odds. On paper, there is not a lot to split these two evenly matched sides.
This World Cup group game could go either way, though Mexico are the slight favorite at +175.
Poland are priced at +188, which shows how close the pair are in the betting. The draw is currently available at +200.
Mexico vs. Poland Information
- 2022 FIFA World Cup
- Stadium 974
- Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022, 11:00 AM EDT
- How to watch: Fox Sports
Mexico
Mexico are gearing up for yet another World Cup appearance. El Tri have been regulars on the grandest stage in modern times, reaching every finals since being banned from Italy in 1990.
They last failed to qualify for the tournament in Spain in 1992.
Mexicans to Start with Three Points?
Mexico’s World Cup record has been good in recent years, as they have qualified out of the group in seven successive tournaments. However, they have been knocked out at the Round of 16 stage every time.
They made it to the quarter-finals on home soil in 1986 and in 1970, which remain their best performances in World Cup history. Will the Mexico soccer World Cup in 2022 see them go even further?
After taking on Poland at Stadium 974 on Tuesday, Mexico face Argentina at Lusail Iconic Stadium on matchday two.
The Argentinians are the strongest nation in Group C, but the Mexicans will fancy their chances in Lusail. If they can beat Poland on Tuesday, they should see off Saudi Arabia in their final group game and go through to the last 16.
Mexico’s Form
Mexico’s form ahead of this World Cup has been patchy, to say the least. In their final warm-up match last week, El Tri were beaten 2-1 by Sweden in a friendly in Girona, Spain.
They have won just two of their last six. Poland will be tricky customers, but can Gerardo Martino’s men kick off their World Cup with a vital victory?
Mexico Projected Lineup
- Guillermo Ochoa
- Jesus Gallardo
- Hector Moreno
- Nestor Araujo
- Kevin Alvarez
- Edson Alvarez
- Andres Guardado
- Hector Herrera
- Alexis Vega
- Hirving Lozano
- Raul Jimenez
Mexico Injuries
- No current injuries
Poland
Poland are back at the World Cup for a second successive time. The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia four years back was their first finals since Germany 2006.
Can the Poles Start with a Positive Result?
In the 70s and 80s, the Poles were a European powerhouse in soccer, finishing third on German soil in 1974 and third in Spain in 1982. However, they have featured in just five of the following ten World Cups (including this one).
Poland booked their place in Qatar after a very satisfactory qualifying campaign, winning seven of 11 matches.
They reached the playoffs and received a bye against suspended Russia. The Poles then beat Sweden in the Path B final to secure their spot in the 2022 World Cup.
This is an extremely tough-looking group for Czeslaw Michniewicz’s Eagles. However, if they can get a positive result against the Mexicans in game one, Poland will back themselves to see off Saudi Arabia in match two.
They end their World Cup schedule in the group with a daunting fixture against Argentina at Stadium 974 on November 30th.
Poland score often, netting in nine of their last 11 games across all competitions and can be tricky customers on their day.
They suffered back-to-back UEFA Nations League losses to Belgium and Netherlands (both at home) recently, though they have responded with two wins.
After finishing the Nations League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium, Poland followed that up with a friendly win over Chile last week. Can Michniewicz’s men start the World Cup with another triumph?
Poland Projected Lineup
- Wojciech Szczesny
- Jakub Kiwior
- Kamil Glik
- Jan Bednarek
- Nicola Zalewski
- Grzegorz Krychowiak
- Szymon Zurkowski
- Bartosz Bereszynski
- Piotr Zielinski
- Sebastian Szymanski
- Robert Lewandowski
Poland Injuries
- Bartlomiej Dragowski
Mexico vs. Poland Pick and Prediction
There is not a lot to split Mexico and Poland on paper, and the pair are close in the betting heading into their opening game of the 2022 World Cup.
It may only be matchday one, but with the Mexicans and Poles set to go head-to-head for the runners-up spot behind Group C favorites Argentina, this is arguably the biggest fixture of the group.
On their day, Mexico are capable of beating any nation in world soccer. They are knockout stage regulars, but can they go further than the Round of 16 this time?
Who to Bet On?
Poland will no doubt be tough opponents for El Tri, but we can see the Mexicans edging a tight tussle at Stadium 974 in Doha.
One goal could be enough to nick this fascinating Group C fixture, and there is good value in +333 for Mexico to win by a one-goal margin in the capital of Qatar.
When making your Mexico vs Poland predictions, keep in mind that Poland score more often than not, so have a punt on the Mexican victory and both teams to score at the top betting odds of +550.
Soccer Pick: Mexico (+550)
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