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Mexico vs South Africa – World Cup
Match Intelligence Center
Stadium
Mexico City Stadium
Capacity
87,523
Pitch
Grass
xG
1.330.07
Shots
163
Possession
61%39%
Corners
31
Cards
24
Fouls
1211
Match facts (76 insights)
Form & streaks
South Africa are unbeaten in 76 out of their 94 most recent matches.
Form & streaks
South Africa have not won 5 out of their 6 most recent matches.
Form & streaks
Mexico have not won 4 out of their 5 most recent World Cup matches.
Form & streaks
South Africa were not first to score in 5 out of their 6 most recent matches.
Form & streaks
Mexico were not first to score in 4 out of their 5 most recent World Cup matches.
Players
Lyle Foster has the highest average xGOT for South Africa in their 10 most recent matches, with an average xGOT of 0.58.
Statistics
In the last matches between South Africa and Mexico, South Africa most often scores a goal in the following minute bins: 45-60.
Statistics
In the last matches between Mexico and South Africa, Mexico most often scores a goal in the following minute bins: 75-90.
Form & streaks
There have been under 3.5 goals in 76 of the last 94 matches between South Africa and Mexico.
Form & streaks
There have been under 3.5 goals in 7 of the last 7 World Cup matches between Mexico and South Africa.
Statistics
South Africa's last match was on 2026-05-29, which ended in a draw.
Statistics
Mexico's last World Cup match was on 2022-11-30.
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Statistics
In the last matches between Mexico and South Africa both teams scored in 1 of those matches.
Players
Lyle Foster has the highest average xG for South Africa in their 10 most recent matches, with an average xG of 0.47.
Players
Edson Álvarez is missing from Mexico's squad.
Form & streaks
South Africa have not scored an early goal in 10 out of their 10 most recent matches.
Form & streaks
Mexico have not scored an early goal in 7 out of their 7 most recent World Cup matches.
Form & streaks
South Africa have not scored a late goal in 8 out of their 10 most recent matches.
Form & streaks
Mexico have not scored a late goal in 7 out of their 7 most recent World Cup matches.
Players
Oswin Appollis has the highest average rating for South Africa in their 10 most recent matches, with an average rating of 7.44.
Players
Guillermo Ochoa has the highest average rating for Mexico in their 10 most recent World Cup matches, with an average rating of 7.46.
Statistics
It has been 13 days and 3 hours since South Africa have played a match in the .
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It has been 1289 days since Mexico have played a match in the World Cup.
Form & streaks
In 4 out of 5 of South Africa's last matches, both teams have scored.
Form & streaks
South Africa have received under 3.5 cards in 90 of the last 94 matches against Mexico.
Statistics
South Africa have 1 win (20.0%) in their last 5 matches (away only: 1, 100.0%).
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Mexico have 1 win (20.0%) in their last 5 World Cup matches (home only: 0, 0.0%).
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South Africa have 2 draws (40.0%) in their last 5 matches (away only: 0, 0.0%).
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Mexico have 1 draw (20.0%) in their last 5 World Cup matches (home only: 1, 100.0%).
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South Africa have 2 losses (40.0%) in their last 5 matches (away only: 0, 0.0%).
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Mexico have 3 losses (60.0%) in their last 5 World Cup matches (home only: 1, 33.33%).
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South Africa have 1 clean sheets (20.0%) in their last 5 matches (away only: 0, 0.0%).
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Mexico have 1 clean sheets (20.0%) in their last 5 World Cup matches (home only: 1, 100.0%).
Statistics
South Africa scored 1.2 goals per match in their last 5 matches (away only: 3.0).
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Mexico scored 0.4 goals per match in their last 5 World Cup matches (home only: 0.0).
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South Africa conceded 1.4 goals per match in their last 5 matches (away only: 2.0).
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Mexico conceded 1.6 goals per match in their last 5 World Cup matches (home only: 1.5).
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South Africa got 4.2 corners per match in their last 5 matches (away only: 3.0).
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Mexico got 6.0 corners per match in their last 5 World Cup matches (home only: 6.5).
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South Africa got 2.0 yellow cards per match in their last 5 matches (away only: 0.2).
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Mexico got 2.8 yellow cards per match in their last 5 World Cup matches (home only: 1.0).
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South Africa have shot 14.8 times per match in their last 5 matches (away only: 16.0).
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Mexico have shot 15.0 times per match in their last 5 World Cup matches (home only: 15.5).
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South Africa have shot on target 5.0 times per match in their last 5 matches (away only: 9.0).
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Mexico have shot on target 4.0 times per match in their last 5 World Cup matches (home only: 3.5).
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South Africa were first to score 1 time (20.0%) in their last 5 matches (away only: 1, 100.0%).
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Mexico were first to score 1 time (20.0%) in their last 5 World Cup matches (home only: 0, 0.0%).
Statistics
In South Africa's last 5 matches both teams scored in 4 of those matches.
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In Mexico's last 5 World Cup matches both teams scored in 1 of those matches.
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There was an average winning margin of 0.6 goals in South Africa's last 5 matches.
Statistics
There was an average winning margin of 1.6 goals in Mexico's last 5 World Cup matches.
Statistics
In South Africa's last 5 matches, South Africa most often scores a goal in the following minute bins: 60-75 and 75-90.
Statistics
In Mexico's last 5 World Cup matches, Mexico most often scores a goal in the following minute bins: 45-60.
Comparisons
South Africa currently have 1 corners after 90 minutes of play. At this pace they will roughly have 1 at the end of the match. That is very low based on 119 previous away matches from other teams in the league.
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Mexico currently have 3 corners after 90 minutes of play. At this pace they will roughly have 3 at the end of the match. That is low based on 119 previous home matches from other teams in the league.
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South Africa currently have 26 dangerous attacks after 90 minutes of play. At this pace they will roughly have 26 at the end of the match. That is very low based on 119 previous away matches from other teams in the league.
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Mexico currently have 27 dangerous attacks after 90 minutes of play. At this pace they will roughly have 27 at the end of the match. That is low based on 119 previous home matches from other teams in the league.
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South Africa currently have 66 attacks after 90 minutes of play. At this pace they will roughly have 66 at the end of the match. That is very low based on 119 previous away matches from other teams in the league.
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Mexico currently have 98 attacks after 90 minutes of play. At this pace they will roughly have 98 at the end of the match. That is low based on 119 previous home matches from other teams in the league.
Form & streaks
Historically, South Africa had BTTS occur in 4 out of 5 matches. If the current situation persists, this streak will be broken.
Comparisons
South Africa make 4.2 shots on target per match, which is more than than the average of 4.0.
Form & streaks
Historically, South Africa had no early goals in 10 out of 10 matches. If the current situation persists, this streak will be extended.
Form & streaks
Historically, Mexico had no early goals in 8 out of 10 matches. If the current situation persists, this streak will be broken.
Form & streaks
Historically, Mexico had no early goals in 7 out of 7 matches. If the current situation persists, this streak will be extended.
Comparisons
South Africa currently have 12 free kicks after 90 minutes of play. At this pace they will roughly have 12 at the end of the match. That is low based on 119 previous away matches from other teams in the league.
Comparisons
Mexico currently have 12 free kicks after 90 minutes of play. At this pace they will roughly have 12 at the end of the match. That is low based on 119 previous home matches from other teams in the league.
Form & streaks
Historically, South Africa had no late goals in 8 out of 10 matches. If the current situation persists, this streak will be extended.
Form & streaks
Historically, Mexico had no late goals in 7 out of 7 matches. If the current situation persists, this streak will be extended.
Comparisons
South Africa currently have 3 shots after 90 minutes of play. At this pace they will roughly have 3 at the end of the match. That is very low based on 119 previous away matches from other teams in the league.
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Mexico currently have 16 shots after 90 minutes of play. At this pace they will roughly have 16 at the end of the match. That is very high based on 119 previous home matches from other teams in the league.
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South Africa get 0.01 second yellow cards per match, which is less than than the average of 0.0.
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South Africa make 10.1 key passes per match, which is more than than the average of 8.8.
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South Africa currently have 2 shots on target after 90 minutes of play. At this pace they will roughly have 2 at the end of the match. That is low based on 119 previous away matches from other teams in the league.
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Mexico currently have 4 shots on target after 90 minutes of play. At this pace they will roughly have 4 at the end of the match. That is normal based on 119 previous home matches from other teams in the league.
Form & streaks
Historically, South Africa has remained unbeaten in 13 out of 16 away matches. If the current situation persists, this streak will be broken.
Form & streaks
Historically, Mexico has remained unbeaten in 55 out of 68 home matches. If the current situation persists, this streak will be extended.