CONCACAF Gold Cup Odds: Mexico Remain Even-Money Favorites After Group Stage
- Mexico have scored 13 times but face tough Costa Rica tie
- USMNT meet shock qualifiers from tiny Curacao
- Canada vs Haiti and Jamaica vs Panama completes quarterfinals line-up
Mexico have already hit 13 goals at the CONCACAF Gold Cup and remain on course for another triumph after setting up an exciting quarterfinal against Costa Rica on Saturday, June 29, at NRG Stadium, Houston at 10:00 pm EST.
They are rated as favorites to win the competition at even-money, the same price they were offered at prior to the tournament kicking off.
CONCACAF Gold Cup Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Mexico | EVEN |
| USA | +160 |
| Canada | +1400 |
| Costa Rica | +1400 |
| Jamaica | +1600 |
| Panama | +1600 |
| Haiti | +5000 |
| Curacao | +20000 |
*Odds taken at 2019/06/28.
But their biggest rivals, the free-scoring United States Men’s National Team (USMNT), certainly have the more inviting path into the semifinals with a last eight tie on Sunday against tiny surprise package Curacao on June 30, at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, at 8:30 pm EST.
So the Americans offer promising value at this stage at +160, with massive underdogs Curacao +20000 to lift the trophy.
Between them, Mexico and the USA have won all but one of the 14 editions of the tournament.
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They could meet in this year’s final in Chicago on July 7.
Joint-third favorites Canada (+1400) meets Haiti (+5000) in the last eight on Saturday, June 29, at NRG Stadium, Houston at 7:00 pm EST.
Jamaica (+1600) takes on Panama (+1600) on Sunday, June 30, at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, at 5:30 pm EST.
The USMNT did not quite match the goalscoring prowess of their biggest rivals, hitting the net 11 times in their three straights wins.
There was a stronger defensive performance from USA than Mexico so far this tournament. In the three group games, they did not concede a goal.
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But they did not quite match the goalscoring prowess of their biggest rivals, hitting the net 11 times in their three straights wins.
Seven Goals Against Cuba
However, Mexico had the advantage of opening the competition in Group A against Cuba, whom they hammered 7-0. The Cubans were beaten by the same score against Canada.
The Mexicans followed up with a 3-1 defeat of Canada. Then, with qualification secured, several players were rested as they recorded an unimpressive 3-2 defeat of Martinique.
Guyana were the victims of USMNT who ran up a 4-0 opening game win.
They then crushed Trinidad and Tobago 6-0. With players rested by both sides in the final Group D match, the USMNT beat fellow quarterfinalists Panama 1-0.
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— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) June 24, 2019
Mexico have the second leading goalscorer at the competition.
It is Canada who have made the most impact in the individual scoring charts. Jonathan David leads with five. Lucas Cavallini is joint-second with four.
Right-winger Uriel Antana has struck four times. Centre-forward Raul Jiminez is joint-third with three. The USA’s leading target man is striker Gyasi Zardes with three.
It is Canada who have made the most impact in the individual scoring charts. Jonathan David leads with five. Lucas Cavallini is joint-second with four.
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The Canadian team finished second behind Mexico in Group A. They beat Martinique 4-0 before the defeat against Mexico and the thrashing of Cuba.
Their last eight opponents Haiti won Group B after defeating Bermuda 2-1, Nicaragua 2-0 and Costa Rica 2-1.
Curacao Ranked 79th by FIFA
The USA’s opponents Curacao – ranked 79th in the world by FIFA – surprisingly finished second in Group C.
After a 1-0 defeat against El Salvador, they beat Honduras 1-0 and drew with Jamaica 1-1.
Panama set up quarterfinal against Jamaica by finishing second in Group D
Jamaica drew twice – with El Salvador and Curacao – after beating Honduras to reach the last eight by winning Group C.
"This Haiti is a new Haiti"
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Panama set up their quarterfinal against Jamaica by finishing second in Group D.
They defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 and Guyana 4-2 before their narrow defeat by the USA.
Pick: USA +160
John Dillon is a leading member of the UK's sporting media, having spent three decades as a national newspaper soccer and sports writer, broadcaster and author. He has covered five World Cups, six European Championships and was Chief Sports Writer at the Daily Express for 14 years.
