His team now deploys a more patient style and is set up in a 4-3-3 formation. His style concentrates on holding possession with high-pressing full-backs providing width with overlapping runs. This Mexico team is well-drilled on what is expected of them, but that doesn’t always go to plan, and their build-up play can be tedious. El Tri’s finishing in the final third also leaves something to be desired, and it will only be exacerbated with the loss of Sevilla striker Jesus Corona due to injury.
However, it can also be their biggest weakness, with too much expected of the striker. Sometimes he is caught out of position when forced to carry the team. This is going to be the most important match for both of these teams in Group play, and both will absolutely want to avoid defeat. A win would be a huge boost, but pushing too hard comes with the risk of opening up the defense. For this reason, I think that this is going to end in a low-scoring draw. Lewandowski scored in the first half in five of the last six games in which he scored, so this could be a great value bet at +300.
Ochoa has established a reputation as a World Cup cult hero for Mexico (Photo: Eric Alonso/Getty Images)One thing Mexico have over Poland is prior World Cup pedigree and a track record of getting out of their group. But if this game ends up tight or in stalemate, with both sides anxious about coming out on the wrong side of it, do not be surprised. — Phil HayReason to watchGiven the wider picture in Group C, this could quite easily be one of the more exciting matches in the first round of World Cup fixtures. There are match winners in both teams, notably Lewandowski and Lozano, who can change the game in the blink of an eye while there are several other very solid members of both sides.
It will now be up to Wolves’ forward Raúl Jiménez and Napoli’s tricky winger Hirving Lozano to head up the attack. In contrast to Mexico’s possession-based style, Poland’s head coach, Czeslaw Michniewicz, likes his side to play a more reactive style. Poland is happy to give opponents more time of possession and then capitalize on their chances. Of course, their star player Robert Lewandowski is the main target in the penalty area when Poland does break, and even at 34 years old, he rarely misses. Poland’s biggest strength is undoubtedly Lewandowski’s ability to score goals.
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Mexico vs Poland preview: Analysis ahead of World Cup Group C clashThe second game in Group C at the World Cup sees Mexico face Poland on Tuesday, November 22. It is the first match of the tournament that will be played at Stadium 974 in Doha and the game kicks off at 4pm GMT (11am EST, 10am CST & 5pm CET) which equates to 7pm local time. In the UK, viewers will be able to watch the game on BBC One while FOX and Telemundo have the rights in the US. TelevisaUnivision will be showing the match in Mexico and TVP has the rights in Poland.
Poland (3-5-2): Szczesny, Glik, Kiwior, Bednarek; Cash, Krychowiak, Zurkowski, Zielinski, Zalewski; Szymanski, Lewandowski. What’s at stake? With Argentina expected to top Group C and Saudi Arabia significantly weaker, on paper, it is highly likely that Mexico and Poland will be scrapping against each other for the runners-up spot. Defeat would leave an almighty uphill battle to make the Round of 16 but victory would more than likely leave the winning side a win against Saudi Arabia away from securing progression. Poland face Qatar’s neighbours in their second group game so, by the time they face Argentina in their final group game, they may have already made sure of a knockout place. Expert opinionEven if we assume that Argentina will win Group C, the chance to progress is there for both Mexico and Poland – and this first match could easily be decisive.
The referee for the match is Cristopher Beath. The Australian has been trusted with a number of big games including the Gold Medal match at the Olympics last year and the Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Palmeiras. Team newsMexico were one of the final teams to submit their 26-man squad for the World Cup. The big news regards the inclusion of Raul Jimenez despite his lack of fitness, and form, at Wolves.
The likes of Edson Alvarez — who was of interest to Chelsea during the summer transfer window — and Napoli’s Hirving Lozano will be the star players to look out for in the squad. As for Poland, there are no doubts over which of their players should be watched very closely by opponents. Robert Lewandowski’s record over the last decade or so speaks for itself and any success the Poles are likely to have in Qatar will rest on his performances. Another of Napoli’s stand-out players is also likely to be involved in this game as Piotr Zielinski has been selected in the Poland squad.
Mexico vs. Poland Predictions, Odds & Picks: World Cup 2022Mexico vs. Poland Match Info 2022 World Cup — Group Stage (C) Day: Tuesday, Nov. 22 Time: 11 a. m. ET Location: Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar Where to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, fubo TV, DirecTV stream, Peacock Premium, Vidgo, Sling Blue Mexico vs. Poland Analysis Mexico is a slight favorite against Poland in what is bound to be a tense and nervy match, with both teams aware that a loss will seriously dent their chances of advancing. Gerardo “Tata” Martino is not a popular manager at the moment, having stifled Mexico’s usual free-flowing attack.
Zielinski’s sparkling form at Napoli makes him a threat for Poland at the World Cup (Photo: Mikolaj Barbanell/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)Squad guidesMexico World Cup 2022 squad guide: A jeered manager and a misfiring Raul JimenezPoland World Cup 2022 squad guide: Lewandowski, a divisive coach, and an armband in Ukraine coloursPredicted line-upsMexico (4-3-3): Ochoa, [Kevin] Alvarez, Moreno, Arteaga; [Edson] Alvarez, Guardado, Rodriguez; Lozano, Jimenez, Vega.
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That alone is a reason why the contest between them might be cagey but other factors make it difficult to predict too. If styles make fights then these two teams are polar opposites. Mexico like to dominate possession but do not score or concede many goals. Poland are quite happy out of possession and scored for fun in qualifying. They will have the stand-out player on the pitch in Robert Lewandowski, looking for his first World Cup goal.
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