Mexico vs Australia Prediction & Picks - International Friendlies
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by Carlos Zabala | in Soccer Picks
Mexico won the last Gold Cup and is undefeated in matches played in 2026, but the demanding fans of the national team are still expecting a bigger victory in the pre-World Cup qualifiers when they face Australia in Pasadena, in one of two friendly matches before the World Cup begins.
Mexico will host the World Cup, and anything less than advancing from the group stage, the round of 32, and winning in the round of 16 will be considered a failure for "El Tri. "Javier Aguirre knows this and will put together a World Cup squad that blends the experience of veteran players like Ochoa with younger players like Armando González, the Chivas player who some predict could be a pleasant surprise at the World Cup.
Mexico is ranked 15th in the FIFA rankings, and Australia seems like a suitable challenge; however, Mexico is coming off avoiding defeat against three tough opponents in friendlies: Portugal, Belgium, and Ghana.
It is the Australian team, nicknamed "The Socceroos," that arrives looking lackluster. They recently came to the United States for friendly matches against Venezuela and Colombia, but their performance was disappointing, as they lost to both South American countries without scoring a goal.
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Mexico vs Australia Form
Mexico and Australia Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 22, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 28, 2026 - International Friendlies
Feb 25, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jan 25, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jan 22, 2026 - International Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 22, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 28, 2026 - International Friendlies
Feb 25, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 18, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 15, 2025 - International Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 25, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jan 22, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jul 6, 2025 - CONCACAF Gold Cup
Jun 18, 2025 - CONCACAF Gold Cup
Mar 20, 2025 - CONCACAF Nations League
Jan 21, 2025 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 31, 2026 - FIFA Series
Mar 27, 2026 - FIFA Series
Nov 18, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 14, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 14, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 10, 2025 - International Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 31, 2026 - FIFA Series
Mar 27, 2026 - FIFA Series
Sep 5, 2025 - International Friendlies
Jun 5, 2025 - World Cup
Mar 20, 2025 - World Cup
Nov 14, 2024 - World Cup
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 18, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 14, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 14, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 10, 2025 - International Friendlies
Sep 9, 2025 - International Friendlies
Jun 10, 2025 - World Cup
Mexico against Australia Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
G. Ochoa
C. Acevedo
DefenderC. Montes
I. Reyes
J. Gallardo
O. Vargas
B. Gutierrez
E. Lira
G. Mora
J. Quinones
R. Alvarado
C. Huerta
S. Gimenez
R. Jimenez
A. Gonzalez
P. Izzo
P. Beach
DefenderK. Trewin
K. Rowles
A. Behich
M. Degenek
J. Geria
C. Burgess
P. Okon-Engstler
C. Devlin
ForwardN. Velupillay
N. Irankunda
A. Hrustic
M. Boyle
A. Mabil
Mexico - Australia Key Points
- Mexico and Australia drew 2-2 in a friendly in Arlington in 2023
- Mexico reduced Ghana's xG to 1.52 in their last friendly victory
- Australia is in the same World Cup group as Turkey, the USA, and Paraguay
- Seven of Mexico's last nine matches have had fewer than 2.5 goals
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Our Mexico vs Australia Prediction
This Australian team frankly doesn't seem as strong as previous ones; they will be without the creative Riley McGree due to injury, and doubts about their attacking options remain. Even so, their physical strength in battling for the ball and their tactical discipline are some of Australia's virtues.
Mexico is also an organized team, but much more versatile, with possession-based passing, better individual quality, and full-backs who attack down the flanks throughout the match. It could be a close game, but the odds for a Mexico victory have value.
Our prediction for Mexico vs Australia is: Mexico to win.
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