The 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup Semifinals features a massive matchup between Jamaica and Mexico on Wednesday, July 12.'
- Jamaica vs Mexico Match Info
- Jamaica vs Mexico Odds & Spread
- Jamaica vs Mexico Prediction & Pick
- Jamaica vs Mexico Betting Trends
- Jamaica vs Mexico Best Bet
Jamaica vs Mexico Match Info
2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup Semifinals
Jamaica vs. Mexico
Date:'Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Time:'10 p.m. ET
Venue:'Allegiant Stadium – Las Vegas, Nevada
Coverage:'FS1
Jamaica emerges from the quarterfinals following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Guatemala. Meanwhile, a pair of second-half goals were the difference-makers in Mexico's 2-0 win against Costa Rica.
Jamaica vs Mexico Odds & Spread
Moneyline:'JAM: (+290) | MEX: (-210) | Draw (+300)
Spread:'JAM: +1 (+135) | MEX: -1 (+160)
Total:'2.5 – Over: (-116) | Under: (-120)
Team to Score the First Goal:'JAM: (+210) | MEX: (-230) I NO GOALS: (+1000)
Mexico enters this contest as the favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds . This 10 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the Under being favored at -120 odds.
Jamaica vs Mexico Prediction & Pick
Jamaica is on quite the run, having won its last three outings 10-1 on aggregate. Nevertheless, it hasn't exactly been defeating powerhouses, as those victories came against Trinidad & Tobago, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Guatemala. Needless to say, a matchup against Mexico poses a tougher test.
After losing to Qatar in the group stage, Mexico bounced back nicely in its win over Costa Rica, holding the latter to one shot on goal on nine attempts. Mexico is also used to dealing w ith the spotlight, having advanced to the Gold Cup Final in six of the last eight tournaments.
While Jamaica has reached the final stage twice since 2015, it failed to earn a victory both times. Meanwhile, Mexico has won the tournament twice since then and came within one goal of going the distance in 2021 as well.
Jamaica will put up a decent fight, but Mexico has proven it has what it takes to win it all.
Final Score Prediction:'Mexico: 2 | Jamaica: 1
Jamaica vs Mexico Betting Trends
- Jamaica has never won the CONCACAF Gold Cup but has made the finals twice (2015, 2017).
- Mexico has won the CONCACAF Gold Cup eight times (1993, 1996, 1998, 2003, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2019).
- Jamaica is 3-1-1 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
- Mexico is 4-0-1 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
- Mexico is 2-2-1 in its last five head-to-head matchups against Jamaica.
Jamaica vs Mexico Best Bet
For the best bet, let's take the total going over 2.5 goals. Jamaica's last five matches have seen an average of 3.2 goals scored while Mexico's previous four saw 2.8. The last four Jamaica-Mexico showdowns also saw an average of three goals scored, finishing with more than 2.5 a trio of times.
With a spot in the Gold Cup Final on the line, I expect both countries to give their best effort, resulting in the Over being hit again.
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