Mexico v Uruguay

These is a suspicion that these two sides could play out a draw as that is a result that would see both sides progress to the next stage of the World Cup. Of course they are not allowed to be seen to be doing this but if it finishes a draw the conspiracy theroists will have a field day.

Both teams have reason to win the game though as they will avoid likely Group B winners and World Cup favourites Argentina.

Mexico v Uruguay Match Odds

Match betting is a massively popular market and the first market most punters choose to look at as your decision in this market is likely to impact all other bets you place on the game.

This game could be one of the toughest to call at the World Cup 2010, both of these teams look pretty closely matched and have similar playing styles and this really has to be one of those games that could go either way. The bookies are in complete agreement and they make this one of the closest games at the World Cup with the odds on either team almost identical. You couldn't be blamed for backing either side, or even both of them, but in a game so tough to call it is probably best to go for the draw, which would see both sides progress.

Mexico v Uruguay Asian Handicap Odds

The Asian Handicap is an interesting bet as it usually gives one team a lead that should be enough to cancel out any superiority the favourites for the game have.

BACK MEXICO +0

This is effectively draw no bet so it is just a case of picking which team we think is most likely to win. Mexico seem most capable of creating chances but Uruguay seem most likely to finish the chances they create, Mexico were very impressive agaisnt France and that just about gives them the edge in this as the recommended bet.

Mexico v Uruguay Goals Odds

Take a look at recent results for the two sides to help decide what the best bets are in the over/under betting and also the correct score market.

Mexico Recent Competitive Results

Uruguay Recent Competitive Results

BACK THE 1-1 DRAW

Both of these teams like to attack, and both of them know how to score and concede goals. In qualifying both of these teams conceded close to a goal a game and they both averaged more than a goal a game in terms of scoring. Both teams are very likely to score in this game and that means people will be looking at backing 1-1 which is a result both teams would happily take.

Mexico v Uruguay Player Odds

Some of the most fun markets to bet on are the player markets, such as first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer. They are usually relatively big odds and can give plenty of reward if you pick correctly.

Mexico v Uruguay Team News

Mexico have plenty of very good attacking players and hopefully for the the likes of Gio Dos Santos and Carlos Vela turn up fit and ready for this great Group A clash against Uruguay. Diego Forlan is probably Uruguay's most important player and their best chance of getting goals at the World Cup so his fitness needs to be at its best for Uruguay to have their best opportunity for a win.

BACK DIEGO FORLAN TO SCORE FIRST AGAINST MEXICO

Mexico have a few different possible goalscorers so trying to pick one of them to score first probably isn't the best idea, instead go for seven time goalscorer in qualifying for Uruguay, Diego Forlan. Forlan should also be backed to score at anytime in this match. Giovani Dos Santos has looked very lively for Mexico so far and he could finally get the goal his performances have deserved for Mexico.

Mexico v Uruguay Half Time Odds

The latest tips that include the half time result in them, some of the most popular bets here are half time result and half time/full time.

BACK DRAW / DRAW IN THE HALF TIME / FULL TIME BETTING

A draw is strongly fancied in this match and if there are any goals it is worth risking that they come in the same half as draw / draw looks a very decent bet for this game. There is always the chance the teams could play out a bore draw which would see both teams through and that is covered in this bet.

Mexico v Uruguay Best Bet

BACK THE DRAW

Whether it is by design, or sheer luck, the chances of this game being a draw seem very high so it is best to play it safe for the best bet in this game. The odds have been slashed due to the conspiracy theory that the two sides will agree on the draw but they still represent the chances of a draw fairly.