Friendly International

Mexico - Belgium

04/01/2026, 01:00 AM

1 : 1
Expected Goals
Mexico
1.6
Total xG
2.9
Belgium
1.3
Most Likely Scores

1:1

13%

2:1

9%

1:2

7%

2:0

7%

2:2

6%
What influences the xG?
MEXBEL

Mexico

Defensive strength (0.3 conceded vs 1.7 league avg)
-1.38
4 clean sheets in last 5 matches
-0.15
Small sample (2 matches) - regression to mean
+0.13
Standings disadvantage (pos 14 vs 8, 6 places gap)
-0.10
4 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (1.4 goals/match)
-0.06
Full strength squad available

Belgium

Small sample (1 matches) - regression to mean
+0.75
Standings advantage (pos 8 vs 14, 6 places gap)
+0.04
Full strength squad available

League

High-scoring league (3 goals/match)
+0.47
+0.47
Model Probabilities

Match Result

Home Win

43%

Draw

27%

Away Win

29%

Goals

Over 1.5

80%

Under 1.5

20%

Over 2.5

55%

Under 2.5

45%

Over 3.5

33%

Under 3.5

67%

Double Chance

Home or Draw

71%

Away or Draw

57%

No Draw

73%

Both Score

Yes

59%

No

41%

Key Factors
  • Mexico's Home Strength: The team averaged 2.0 goals scored and conceded 0.0 in 2 home games this season
  • Belgium's Recent Offense: Belgium scored 5 goals in their last game, showcasing strong attacking form
  • Mathematical Favoritism: The pipeline analysis slightly favors Mexico with a 43% win probability
Risk Factors
  • Short rest for Mexico: Mexico has only 3 days since their last match
  • Limited data availability: Comprehensive season data for Belgium is largely unavailable
  • Reduced goal production for Mexico: Mexico's active goal production stands at 67%
Overview

Mexico host Belgium in a Friendly International match on April 1, 2026, 2:00 AM. The mathematical analysis predicts a home win with 43%, a draw with 27%, and an away win with 29% probability. Mexico is expected to score 1.61 goals, while Belgium is expected to score 1.29 goals.

Form

Mexico's form across all competitions is LWWWD, indicating 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 games (W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss). Their last match resulted in a 0-0 draw against Portugal. Belgium achieved a win in their last game, with their overall form being W.

Statistics

Mexico scored an average of 2.0 goals and conceded 0.0 goals in 3 season games, resulting in 3 clean sheets. In 2 home games this season, Mexico scored an average of 2.0 goals and conceded 0.0 goals, achieving 1 home clean sheet. Comprehensive season statistics are not available for Belgium.

Head-to-Head

No data is available for previous head-to-head encounters between Mexico and Belgium.

Key Players

For Mexico, Jesús Gallardo is a key figure with 1 goal and 1 assist and a season average rating of 7.33. Brian Gutiérrez scored 1 season goal and has an average rating of 7.17. Julián Quiñones contributed 3 goals in his last 5 games, achieving an average rating of 7.05. For Belgium, Kevin De Bruyne showed 1 goal in his last 5 games with an average rating of 6.97. Dodi Lukébakio scored 2 goals in his last 5 matches with an average rating of 7.04. Axel Witsel provided 1 assist in his last 5 games and achieved an average rating of 6.99.

Goalkeepers

Mexico's goalkeeper Raúl Rangel has a season average rating of 7.23 and contributed to 3 clean sheets this season. On the other side, Matz Sels is the Belgian goalkeeper with an average rating of 6.67 in his last 5 games.

Influences

Mexico displays a very stable defense in home games, conceding 0.0 goals in 2 home games this season. No specific away statistics are available for Belgium.

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