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Mexico vs South Africa 
Prediction
· Group Stage - 1 · Mexico City Stadium
Match Status
Mexico 2-0 South Africa · FT · Hit
Source: FIFA calendar/matches · Updated: —
The model favours Mexico to win at 90%. Overall probabilities: Mexico 90%, draw 8%, South Africa 2%; model score 3-0.
Model confidence: Very High · top outcome 90%
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over 2.5 goals probability
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Citable facts: Mexico 90% / Draw 8% / South Africa 2%; expected goals 3.33-0.43; BTTS 34%; blended best estimate 79.1%/14.7%/6.2%. Data sources: FootyTips Elo + Poisson model, TheSportsDB fixtures, martj42 historical results. Probabilities are not guarantees.
Post-Match Result
Hit: Final score Mexico 2-0 South Africa. Model pick: Mexico. Actual result: Mexico.
Brier contribution: 0.0152 · settled 2026-07-19
Win Probability
- Mexico win: 90%
- Draw: 8%
- South Africa win: 2%
Goals & Scoreline
- Model score: 3-0
- Expected goals (model lambda): 3.33 - 0.43
- Over 2.5: 72%
- Both teams to score: 34%
Model Ratings
Mexico Elo 2010 · South Africa Elo 1684
Prediction by FootyTips.io's Elo + Poisson model · updated 2026-06-11. Probabilities, not guarantees.
Head-to-Head
Mexico and South Africa have met 5 times: 3 Mexico wins, 1 draw, 1 South Africa win.
- Mexico 2–0 South Africa · 2026-06-11 · FIFA World Cup
- South Africa 1–1 Mexico · 2010-06-11 · FIFA World Cup
- South Africa 2–1 Mexico · 2005-07-08 · Gold Cup
- Mexico 4–2 South Africa · 2000-06-07 · USA Cup
- Mexico 4–0 South Africa · 1993-10-06
Past meetings from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Analysis
Our model makes Mexico clear favourites at 90% in this Group A fixture at Mexico City Stadium — Mexico 90%, the draw 8%, South Africa 2%. A big Elo gap in Mexico's favour (2010 vs 1684), and the model score forecast is 3–0.
Expect an open game: the model rates over 2.5 goals at 72% and both teams to score at 34%. These are probabilities from our transparent Elo + Poisson model, not certainties — upsets are part of the World Cup.
FAQ
Who will win Mexico vs South Africa?
Mexico are favoured at 90%. Mexico 90% / Draw 8% / South Africa 2%.
What is the predicted score for Mexico vs South Africa?
Our model score forecast is 3-0, aligned with the top win/draw/loss pick.
What do betting markets say about Mexico vs South Africa?
De-vigged 1X2 odds from bookmaker odds imply 67.1% Mexico win, 21.6% draw, 11.3% South Africa win. Blending our model with the market gives a best estimate of 79.1% / 14.7% / 6.2%. Market-probability snapshot: null.
Will Mexico vs South Africa have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives a 72% probability of over 2.5 goals.
Will both teams score in Mexico vs South Africa?
Both teams to score (BTTS) is rated at 34%.
What is the head-to-head record between Mexico and South Africa?
Mexico and South Africa have met 5 times: 3 Mexico wins, 1 draw, 1 South Africa win.