Japan will come against Mexico at the Saitama Stadium in Saitamatoday, July 25, 2021,at 7:00 AM (ET) in the2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Group Stage. Here, you will find when this Group A Matchday 2 soccer game will be played and how to watch it in the US.
This will be their third Olympic meeting. There are no favorites in head-to-head clashes, as both Japan and Mexicohave a win in their previous twooccasions, and no games have ended in a draw so far.
Their last Olympic Games matchup in history was played on August 7, 2012, and it ended in a victory for the Mexicans with a final result of 3-1. It promises to be a more exciting clash as they meet for the first time in eightyears, this time in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan vs Mexico: Match Information
Date: Sunday, July 25, 2021
Time: 7:00 AM (ET)
Location: Saitama Stadium, Saitama
Japan vs Mexico: Times by State in the US
ET: 7:00 AM
CT: 6:00 AM
MT: 5:00 AM
PT: 4:00 AM
Japan vs Mexico: Storylines
Japan havemanaged to beat South Africa 1-0 at the Tokyo Stadium inTokyo in the opening round of the Olympic Games 2020 on July 21.The Samurai Blue, who sit in second place of Group A with three points, will also play against France on July 28 at the Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama for the third remaining 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Group Stage match.
Meanwhile, Mexico shocked France in Matchday 1 with a final result of 4-1 at theTokyo Stadium inTokyo, on July 22.In the finalGroup Stage fixture, theMexicans will faceSouth Africa on July 28at theSapporo Dome in Sapporo. They are placed on topof the Group A table with three points wonso far.
These opponentshave a long history of clashes as their first one dates back to October 24, 1968, and it ended in a 2-0 win for Japan in the Bronze Medal match in the 1968 Olympics.Thanks to this exciting clash, we will see if either one of the teams will grab the three points in the second round of the Group Stage.
How To Watch Or Stream Live Free Japan vs Mexico in the U.S.
The 2020 Olympic Games Group Stage Matchday 2 match between Japan and Mexico, to be played today, at the Saitama Stadium, will be broadcasted on NBCSN,Telemundo,NBCOlympics.com,NBC Sports App,Telemundo Deportes En Vivo in the United States.
Japan vs Mexico: Predictions And Odds
The odds are slightly in favor of Mexico. FanDuel see them as the slim favorites to claim their secondwin in the Group Stage and they have given them +150 odds. The Japaneseteam, meanwhile, have a +180odds to cause slight upset in the 2020 Tokyo Men’s Soccer Tournament, while a tie would result in a +230 payout.
| FanDuel | |
| Japan | +180 |
| Tie | +230 |
| Mexico | +150 |
* Odds via FanDuel
