Brazil vs Mexico (R16) - 15:00 - 02/07/2018

[Badgers]

Looking forward to this one

There have been 11 games already at this World Cup between nations who have never played before. Brazil and Mexico, on the other hand, are the oldest of enemies. This meeting in the last 16 is the 41st time the two countries have faced off, with Brazil leading the head-to-head with 23 victories to Mexico's 10. In four World Cup meetings, Mexico are yet to even score.

Brazil's chance of lifting the Fifa World Cup on 15 July is now 25%, the highest it has been so far. There is still a long way to go though and currently Brazil are more likely NOT to win the World Cup than they are to win it.

 

[MrSki]

I reckon Mexico might just pull this off. They have looked pretty good so far & seem to play as a team. Judging by the other results in the knockouts I am going for Mexico to win 3-1 but I don't bet on football.

 

[Steel Icarus]

In Russia, football bets on YOU.

 

[MrSki]

In Russia, football bets on YOU.

I ain't in Russia though.

 

[Pickman's model]

play up mexico

 

[Pickman's model]

where's binka to tell us how brazil are going to do?

 

[chilango]

Match of the tournament for me and I'm gonna miss it

Fingers crossed I can wear my Mexico shirt to work tomorrow though.

 

[Teaboy]

Could be a close one but I'm still backing Brazil to win the whole thing so I reckon they'll scrape through this one. I'm going to go 2 - 1.

 

[imposs1904]

I'm hoping to see tears of pain and sorrow from Neymar.

 

[Wilf]

Looking forward to stealing my employers time to watch this.

 

[skyscraper101]

Hoping for a Brazil win, but Neymar irritates me to feck.

 

[frogwoman]

hoping mexico will win.

 

[Badgers]

Travel delays mean I might miss some/all the first half FFS

 

[editor]

Come on Mexico!

 

[alsoknownas]

The Amlo effect is making me want a Mexico victory in this one.

 

[quimcunx]

I have skin* in this game. Mexico to win.


*one whole pound in the office sweepstake.

 

[MrSki]

The Amlo effect is making me want a Mexico victory in this one.

I am always one for the underdogs and reckon Mexico can do it!

 

[tommers]

Vamos Mexico!

 

[billbond]

Got £15 on Brazil to win
But have a soft spot for the Mexicans, always liked them hats

 

[littlebabyjesus]

win-win for me today. Always look out for Mexico, so will be delighted if they win. And I have Brazil in the sweepstake.

 

[Pickman's model]

I am always one for the underdogs and reckon Mexico can do it!

that sentiment has seen favourites overturned several times in the past few days

 

[rutabowa]

Haven't watched Brazil yet. Mexico have looked ropey though.

 

[binka]

where's binka to tell us how brazil are going to do?

I think they'll win. Mexico are overrated

 

[TruXta]

Fuck Brazil, viva Mexico

 

[alsoknownas]

I have skin* in this game. Mexico to win.


*one whole pound in the office sweepstake.

That's 26 Peso. Skin indeed .

 

[Wilf]

Have a feeling the natural order of things will reassert itself today. For no other reason than it hasn't done for the last few days. Must admit I'm like one of those wankers who has Barcelona as their second team - I actually quite like seeing the bulk of the big teams go through (plus England ).

 

[girasol]

Well, I'm Brazilian... But I lived in Mexico when I was little for a couple of years. Whoever wins I happy.

This World Cup has been full of surprises, so it's possible Mehico might win.

 

[MrSki]

Mehico.

 

[girasol]

The political situation is so dire in Brazil it might be a good thing if they lose. Maybe people will direct that sadness and anger towards something real. On the other hand, thinks are looking up a bit in Mexico, this win would be a good thing for patriotic morale.

Mexico election: historic landslide victory for leftist Amlo

 

[Badgers]

Let's just hope that the sport of international football is the winner.

Plus Coutinho scores from outside the box within 90 minutes