Our prediction for this match:
Mexico
Match Time & Date:
07/06/2025
22:00
Prediction: 2-2
Switzerland
Rice-Eccles Stadium will host an eagerly-awaited friendly game between Mexico and Switzerland, the two teams that meet for the first time since the 1950 FIFA World Cup. El Tri aim to build on back-to-back wins over Canada and Panama in the CONCACAF Nations League, but they will have a big fish to fry against the Rossocrociati. The good news for the hosts is that experienced winger Chucky Lozano is back to the squad.
Switzerland, on the other hand, defeated Luxembourg 3-1 in their last warm-up game, but beating Mexico in Salt Lake City is easier said than done. The two teams seem to be evenly matched at the moment and, taking everything into account, there is a big value in betting on draw. Murat Yakin can count on key players for Saturday’s clash, including Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka and Monaco striker Breel Embolo. Basel ace Xherdan Shaqiri has been omitted this time out.
Highlighted Player (Raul Jimenez):
Argentine forward Raul Jimenez began his career within the youth ranks of Club America, a club he went on to play 102 matches in all competitions and score 39 goals for before his 2014 move to Atletico Madrid. Despite signing a six-year deal with La Liga outfit in a reported transfer fee worth €11 million, Raul Jimenez never really managed to get his foot on the ground with the Colchineros.
After only 21 games and one goal for Atletico Madrid, the Mexico international moved to Portugal after his collapsed loan move to West Ham. Raul Jimenez missed the flight to London after reportedly oversleeping, but various reports suggest that he was advised by his agent Jorge Mendes to choose Benfica instead.
Portuguese giants initially acquired 50% of the player’s economic rights, while the remaining share of Jimenez’s contract was purchased in the summer of 2016 for a fee believed to be around €12 million. During his maiden season with the Eagles Mexico international played 28 Primeira Liga games, contributing with five goals during the process.
Highlighted Team (Switzerland):
While missing the first ever World Cup, Switzerland played at next four, reaching the quarter-finals on three occasions, but they were unable to repeat the success in next six appearances. Nati reached the first knockout stage in 1994, 2006 and 2014, but they couldn’t make the next step.
When it comes to their European Championship appearances, the situation is even worse, as the team only qualified for the 1996, 2004 and 2016 finals, while they automatically qualified for the 2008 tournament together with co-hosts Austria. Switzerland national team of late have profited from the multicultural environment, as they appear to have closed the gap behind top European sides and also adopted a more adventurous style of play.
The new generation is probably the most talented yet, with players like Xherdan Shaqiri, Granit Xhaka, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Ricardo Rodriguez and Valon Behrami all held in high regard. Nati now have a unique chance to try and reach the closing stages of a major tournament as their key men are either at their peak or will be there in the next couple of years.
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