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Under 3.5 Goals
90%SportPremi predicts Under 3.5 Goals because Mexico and South Africa have averaged just 2.3 goals per match recently, pointing to a tighter game.
Prediction based on form, H2H and stats. Analysis, not a guarantee.
Mexico defeated South Africa 2–0 in the World Cup (Matchday 1) on Thursday, 11 June 2026.
Julián Quiñones gave Mexico the lead in the 9th minute, assisted by Erik Lira before Raúl Jiménez doubled Mexico's lead in the 67th minute, assisted by Roberto Alvarado.
Julián Quiñones earned the highest SportPremi rating of 8.7, while Mexico finished with 16 shots and 61% possession compared to South Africa's 3 shots and 39% possession.
8.7Julián QuiñonesMexico
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0%0%0%| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | -1 | 4 |
Mexico have won four of their last five matches.
They have found the net in each of their last six matches.
They have kept four clean sheets in their last five matches.
Mexico have scored 10 goals in their last five matches, compared with 3 for South Africa.
Mexico4-1-4-1SportPremi player ratings for Mexico vs South Africa in the World Cup, Group Stage – Matchday 1.
After Matchday 3, Mexico lead World Cup with 9 points. Mexico sit 1st with 9 points, while South Africa are 2nd with 4 points.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Czechia | 3 | -4 | 1 |
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Table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brighton | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 3 |  Brentford | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 |  Everton | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 5 |  Hull City | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 6 |  Chelsea | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Manchester City | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 8 |  Ipswich | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 9 |  Leeds | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Liverpool | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |  Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |  Fulham | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 13 |  Sunderland | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 |  Bournemouth | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 |  Nottingham Forest | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 |  Manchester United | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 17 |  Crystal Palace | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 18 |  Tottenham | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 19 |  Coventry | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 |  Aston Villa | 1 | -4 | 0 |
Premier League
South Africa5-3-2
Javier Aguirre
Coach
Hugo Broos
Coach
Mexico
13 G. Ochoa
12 C. Acevedo
22 G. Martinez
24 L. Chavez→ 66’6.9
18 O. Vargas
20 M. Garcia
17 O. Pineda
10 A. Vega→ 79’6.5
2 J. Sanchez
4 E. Alvarez→ 76’7.0
11 S. Gimenez
21 C. Valera
7 L. Romo
14 A. Gonzalez→ 76’6.3
19 G. Mora→ 66’6.7South Africa
22 R. Goss
16 S. Chaine
26 B. Cross
5 T. Mbatha→ 56’6.3
17 E. Makgopa→ 76’6.9
2 T. Matuludi
3 K. Ndamane
11 T. ZwaneGoals Scored
Goals Conceded
7 O. Appollis→ 77’6.7
8 T. Moremi
12 T. Maseko
25 K. Sebelebele
24 O. Makhanya
10 R. Mofokeng
18 S. Kabini
