Undoubtedly, based on the overall strength of the Mexican team, they are regarded as the favorite to win the championship against Venezuela. Mexico has not set foot in the Americas for a long time, and this time they returned to the group stage and won their first match.
As we mentioned earlier, Jamaica could have had a different result against Mexico if they had capitalized on more chances. However, Jamaica missed their chances and Mexico secured three crucial points to lead the group with Venezuela.
Although the three points were a cause for celebration, Mexico's captain, Aichen Omar Ayvaris, left the game in the 30th minute due to injury, which was a big blow to the team. As the central midfielder in the 4-2-3-1 formation, his absence made the team look a bit shaky for a while. The team is in dire need of adapting to his absence and expects him to return in time to revitalize the team for this match.
Meanwhile, Venezuela's strength has climbed in recent years. They took a 0-1 lead in the match and showed an indomitable fighting spirit. Although the opponent in the Ecuador match only had ten men, as a retired player, I am well aware of the subtle changes on the pitch. Players sometimes seem overwhelmed by the confrontation, not knowing whether to take the initiative to attack or to be conservative in possession. Venezuela first settled in on defense, but after falling behind by a goal, they quickly adjusted their strategy and went on the offensive, which is why they eventually came back to win 2-1.
It is not yet known who will win this game and which team will win the top spot in the group. Perhaps both sides are looking forward to the game, but in my opinion, Mexico is expected to have the last laugh with a 2-1 scoreline.
