Jamaica vs Mexico: Time, TV channels, live TV, lineups, odds of World Cup qualifying football matches

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Jamaica vs Mexico: Time, TV channels, live TV, lineups, odds of World Cup qualifying football matches

Mexico’s men’s national team has something to prove to critics and skeptics that they’ve made it to the full field after two consecutive losses to the US and Canada. But a road trip with a lackluster lineup to face a desperate Jamaican team is not going to prove an easy proposition.

Reggae Boyz almost got a point from their opening qualifying match in Mexico, only to concede a last minute goal in a 2-1 loss. This time around, the Jamaicans will have a stronger squad with top players in England like West Ham’s Michail Antonio, Fulham’s Bobby Reid and Brentford starter Ethan Pinnock all ready to face El Tri at The Office in Kingston.

And it will be a Jamaican team (6th, 7th) with their backs against the wall. Seven points out of fourth and final place in the playoffs, Jamaica needs to win, especially playing at home. And while Mexico (3rd, 14 points) sits comfortably in the automatic qualifiers, a third consecutive loss will further complicate matters with home games against upcoming Costa Rica and Panama. end.

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El Tri’s supporters want to see their team take the leap and maybe even enter the 2022 World Cup as contenders to reach the four finals. But three defeats to the American opponent and no silver medal in 2021 make many doubt whether Gerardo “Tata” Martino can take them to the next level. Pressure from the media and growing fan base.

How to watch Jamaica vs. Mexico

Day: Thursday, January 27
Time: 7 p.m. ET
TV Channels: CBS Sports Network
Spanish TV: Telemundo
Streaming online: fuboTV, Paramount +

The match between Kingston and Jamaica will be broadcast live in the US on CBS Sports Network (English) and Telemundo (Spanish).

Both networks are available to stream on fuboTV, available for new users to try for free.

The CBS Paramount+ streaming platform will also make the match.

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Jamaica lineup vs. Mexico

While Jamaica will have a stronger team than they last met, Tata Martino will be absent from the three main starters for the match: midfielders Cesar Montes (COVID-19), Hirving “Chucky” Lozano (suspended) and Raul Jimenez (calf trauma) are both confirmed.

Veteran Hector Moreno, winger Uriel Antuna and central striker Rogelio Funes Mori appear to be possible replacements for the absentees, although Martino could opt for other solutions. Orbelin Pineda and Alexis Vega are two other potential attacking substitutions that have been covered by the Mexican press.

Mexico’s expected starting lineup (4-3-3, left to right): Guillermo Ochoa (GK) – Gerardo Arteaga, Hector Moreno, Johan Vasquez, Jorge Sanchez – Luis Romo, Edson Alvarez, Hector Herrera – Jesus ‘Tecatito’ Corona, Rogelio Funes Mori, Uriel Antuna

Mexico is expected to register: Rodolfo Cota (GK), Jonathan Orozco (GK), Alfredo Talavera (GK), Julian Araujo, Luis Rodriguez, Nestor Araujo, Julio Cesar Dominguez, Jesus Gallardo, Osvaldo Rodriguez, Andres Guardado, Erick Gutierrez, Carlos Rodriguez, Diego Lainez, Orbelin Pineda, Henry Martin, Alexis Vega

New Jamaica coach Paul Hall, who was a member of the Reggae Boyz team that played in the 1998 World Cup, will coach his first World Cup qualifier after replacing former coach Theodore Whitmore. In his first game in charge – a 0-3 loss to Peru in Lima on January 20 – he used a 4-3-3 with a test formation. It could be a similar lineup to Mexico.

Jamaica’s expected starting lineup (4-3-3, left to right): Andre Blake (GK) – Kemar Lawrence, Ethan Pinnock, Damion Lowe, Javain Brown – Daniel Johnson, Devon Williams, Ravel Morrison – Andre Gray, Michail Antonio, Bobby Reid

Jamaica expected sub: Amal Knight (GK), Dwayne Miller (GK), Alvas Powell, Gregory Leigh, Adrian Mariappa, Liam Moore, Kevin Stewart, Lamar Walker, Peter Vassell, Junior Flemmings, Cory Burke, Javon East

Jamaica vs. betting odds and predictions. Mexico

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Mexico doesn’t like to play Jamaica, and it shows every time these two teams play. Reggae Boyz isn’t afraid to take on mighty Mexico and they put El Tri in trouble all over the field.

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Since 2010, these two teams have faced off eight times in all competitions (including friendlies) and Jamaica has a 2W-4L-2D record with two of four defeats by a margin of one goal. In their most recent meeting at the Estadio Azteca, Jamaica was deemed worthy of a draw before conceding a belated winner Mexico.

With what’s at stake for Jamaica, Reggae Boyz should be there early in a last-gasp attempt to rescue their World Cup spot. With West Ham’s Michail Antonio on the field (eight Premier League goals) against a side under Mexico that lacks key starters and is susceptible to opposition pressure, it’s not far-fetched to see Jamaica score little. at least one goal, regardless of the final result.

Pick: Jamaica scores / Mexico fails to keep a clean sheet (-120)

Guess: Jamaica 1, Mexico 1