Mexico vs Portugal Predictions & Betting Tips - BTTS the Best Bet at Estadio Azteca
In a thrilling UEFA Europa League clash, Mexico faces Portugal at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Both teams bring intriguing dynamics; Mexico has maintained clean sheets in all friendlies this year, whereas Portugal has struggled defensively, managing just two clean sheets recently. Given this, the match is likely to see goals on both sides, making 'Both Teams to Score' a favorable prediction. As Mexico steps up to a higher class opponent, fans can expect an exciting contest filled with attacking prowess and thrilling football action.
- Portugal have kept just 2 clean sheets in their previous 12 matches
- The Seleçao have seen BTTS in all 3 competitive games against Mexico
- I am expecting both teams to score at Estadio Azteca
Portugal find it hard to keep clean sheets and are likely to be breached in Mexico City. I am not tacking on the visitors in the win market, BTTS the best bet at Estadio Azteca.
HTH - El Tri Yet to Win
Mexico have met Portugal on five occasions and are yet to win. They last met in the 2017 Confederations Cup third place play-off, Portugal winning 2-1 in extra time.
Mexico Unbreached in 2026
Mexico haven’t played a competitive match since July. It was a significant encounter as they beat United States 2-1 in the Gold Cup final.
Javier Aguirre’s side failed to win in their next six matches, all friendlies. The negative run included defeats against Colombia and Paraguay.
El Tri have had no such troubles in 2026, winning all three friendlies without conceding a goal. The first two came on the road, 1-0 in Panama and Bolivia.
Mexico returned home and made it count with a dominant 4-0 victory over Iceland. They ended with 24-4 shots and 4.67-0.80 expected goals in Querétaro, the result never in doubt.
Squad & Team News
Goalkeepers: Guillermo Ochoa, Raúl Rangel, Carlos Acevedo
Defenders: Jesús Gallardo, César Montes, Jorge Sánchez, Johan Vásquez, Israel Reyes, Jesús Alberto Angulo, Richard Ledezma, Everardo López
Midfielders: Orbelín Pineda, Carlos Rodríguez, Érick Sánchez, Érik Lira, Brian Gutiérrez, Obed Vargas, Denzell García, Álvaro Fidalgo
Forwards: Raúl Jiménez, Roberto Alvarado, Alexis Vega, Julián Quiñones, Guillermo Martínez, Germán Berterame, Armando González
Luis Malagón, Víctor Guzmán, Marcel Ruiz and Ángel Sepúlveda miss out here. Forwards Hirving Lozano and Santiago Giménez have not been included and Henry Martín is injured.
Guillermo Ochoa has been called up for the first time since May 2025, the 40-year-old goalkeeper hoping to appear in his sixth World Cup. Real Betis midfielder Alvaro Fidalgo is in line to make his debut.
Portugal Back in Action
Portugal were last seen in November when they sealed qualification for the World Cup. A 2-0 defeat in the Republic of Ireland took it down to the final matchday.
The Seleçao responded by thrashing Armenia 9-1 in Porto. Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence through suspension had no effect, João Neves and Bruno Fernandes hitting hat-tricks in a memorable victory.
Squad & Team News
Goalkeepers: José Sá, Rui Silva, Ricardo Velho
Defenders: João Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Diogo Dalot, Gonçalo Inácio, Matheus Nunes, António Silva, Renato Veiga, Tomás Araújo
Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes, Rúben Neves, Vitinha, João Neves, Samú Costa, Mateus Fernandes
Forwards: João Félix, Gonçalo Guedes, Gonçalo Ramos, Pedro Neto, Francisco Trincão, Francisco Conceição, Ricardo Horta, Pedro Gonçalves, Paulinho
Diogo Costa, Rafael Leão, Rodrigo Mora are injured alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
Rúben Dias, Nélson Semedo, Bernardo Silva and João Palhinha have been left out. Ricardo Velho and Mateus Fernandes could make their international debuts.
Verdict
Mexico haven’t conceded a goal this year but this is a big step up in class. This should be an exciting clash, Portugal’s suspect defence and key injuries leading me to back BTTS.
BTTS Yes
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