Japan will come against Mexico at the Saitama Stadium in Saitama today, July 25, 2021, at 7:00 AM (ET) in the 2020 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 Mexico have a win in their previous two occasions, 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 eight years, 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 have managed to beat South Africa 1-0 at the Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo 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 the Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo, on July 22. In the final Group Stage fixture, the Mexicans will face South Africa on July 28 at the Sapporo Dome in Sapporo. They are placed on top of the Group A table with three points won so far.
These opponents have 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 second win in the Group Stage and they have given them +150 odds. The Japanese team, meanwhile, have a +180 odds 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
