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The 2024 Copa America continues Saturday with a pair of First Round Group Stage matches at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., and NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. In Group B action, Ecuador and Venezuela battle in Santa Clara, with the match beginning at 6 p.m. ET. And, at 9 p.m. ET, Mexico and Jamaica tangle in Houston. Both matches can be viewed or streamed on FOX Sports 1.
Let’s build that bankroll for the remainder of the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa America tournament with our best fútbol bets for Saturday, June 22. Here are our top 2024 Copa America picks and predictions for Mexico vs. Jamaica.
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Saturday’s 2024 Copa America Best Bets: Mexico vs. Jamaica
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Mexico vs. Jamaica
Mexico is the favorite in this opening match, and it is considered the team best positioned to secure the win in Group B. However, there is cause for concern, as El Tri struggled against Brazil and Uruguay in international friendlies leading up to his tournament.
The good news is that Mexico has some young players getting valuable international experience. In that 3-2 loss to Brazil, Guillermo Martinez Ayala and Julian Quinones found the back of the net. The latter has five caps for Mexico, and he has already notched two goals. Martinez Ayala has managed two scores in just three matches for the national team. Edson Alvarez, who plays for West Ham United in the EPL, serves as the captain at central midfield. Santiago Gimenez has notched four goals in his fledgling career for the national side, too.
Mexico manager Jaime Lozano is looking to get Mexico into the knockout stages, positioning them for a deep run in this event. Mexico was a runner-up to Argentina in this tournament back in 1993. The last time Mexico played in a competitive match, it fell to the United States 2-0 in the final of the CONCACAF Nations League.
Jamaica topped Canada in the quarterfinals of the Nations League, before bowing out in the semifinals. The Reggae Boyz come in with a little momentum, having topped Panama, the Dominican Republic, and Dominica in three international friendlies.
We’ll roll with Mexico to win on the 3-way line in this Group B opener for both sides. Jamaica might be a threat to at least grab a point if Leon Bailey, the Aston Villa attacker, was playing, but he is not. While Jamaica has plenty of top-notch players, Mexico just appears to be deeper. However, look for a draw at half time, before El Tri finds the back of the net in the second half. We’ll also bet against both teams scoring, too.
Best Bets
- Mexico 3-Way Moneyline (-170)
- Both Teams To Score – No (-152)
- Half-Time Result – Draw (+105)
Same-Game Parlay: 3-Legs (+473)
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