The marquee matchup of the World Cup’s Round of 16, at least in the Western Hemisphere, features tournament betting favorite Brazil against Mexico, the only entry in the 2018 event from North America. The Brazilians are solidly favored at Mybookie Sportsbook to reach the quarterfinals against either Belgium or Japan – most likely Belgium.
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It was Mexico’s worst defeat at the World Cup since they were defeated 6-0 by Germany in 1978. Jesús Gallardo was shown a yellow card after just 15 seconds in this game – it is the fastest anyone has ever been shown a card at the World Cup. Full-back Edson Alvarez scored the seventh own-goal of this tournament vs. Sweden – more than there has ever been in any previous World Cup.
Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio said he was “very hurt” after the game. He was questioned for sticking to the same 4-3-3 formation and playing the same starting XI for the first time in 51 games. The injuries to Diego Reyes and Nestor Araujo didn’t help. With those two available, switching systems is much easier, with Reyes the natural choice to play in front of a back three.
Mexico has reached the last 16 in each of the last eight World Cup tournaments they have taken part in. However, they have lost at this stage in each of the previous six World Cups. In fact, Mexico has won only one knockout game ever at the tournament.
Brazil and Mexico have met 40 times overall with Brazil winning 23, Mexico 10 and seven draws. The Mexicans have never beaten Brazil at the World Cup with three losses and a draw. Mexico didn’t score a goal in any of them and gave up 11.
2018 World Cup Odds & Round of 16 Pick: Brazil v Mexico
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- When: Monday, 10 AM ET
- Where: Samara Arena, Samara, Russia
- TV/Stream: Fox Sports 1/Fox Sports Go
- 2018 World Cup Odds: Brazil -196 / Mexico +580 / Draw +285 (Total at 2.5 goals)
Head to Head
- Games Played: 40
- Brazil Victories: 23
- Brazil Goals: 73
- Mexico Victories: 10
- Mexico Goals: 36
- Draws: 7
FIFA 2018 World Cup Top Goal Scorer Odds
Why Bet on Brazil?
- Confederation: CONMEBOL
- Head coach: Tite
- Captain: Various
- FIFA Ranking: 2
- World Cup Appearances: 21
Projected Line-Up
- 1-Alisson
- 3-João Miranda
- 2-Thiago Silva
- 22-Fágner
- 12-Marcelo
- 15-Paulinho
- 11-Philippe Coutinho
- 5-Casemiro
- 19-Willian
- 10-Neymar
- 9-Gabriel Jesus
Why Bet on Mexico?
- Confederation: CONCACAF
- Head coach: Juan Carlos Osorio
- Captain: Andrés Guardado
- FIFA Ranking: 15
- World Cup Appearances: 16

Projected Line-Up
- 13-G. Ochoa
- 15-H. Moreno
- 7-M. Layún
- 3-C. Salcedo
- 21-E. Álvarez
- 18-A. Guardado
- 16-H. Herrera
- 23-J. Gallardo
- 11-C. Vela
- 14-J. Hernández
- 22-H. Lozano