Mexico vs England

Mexico edge this World Cup knockout on the strength of their cleaner recent defensive record and a better 90-minute win picture, even though England’s chance creation keeps the match from feeling one-sided.

2-1 to Mexico, with 1-1 or 2-2 also very much in play given the strong scoring outlook (low adjacent totals remain plausible).

Keep an eye on England’s ability to turn that attacking tempo into early goals—if they score first, the whole 90-minute balance shifts.