Mexico claim dramatic 2-1 win over with Jamaica: Highlights and goals

Mexico claimed a much-needed victory in the opening matchday of the Final Round of the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers. They beat Jamaica 2-1 in a dramatic game at home to seal the three points.

Things didn't get off to a great start as Rogelio Funes Mori missed a big occasion to put them in front. Even though Alexis Vega broke the deadlock in the second half, Shamar Nicholson put things level to threaten the hosts. When it seemed like the draw was inevitable, Henry Martín fired El Tri to the victory. Check out the highlights and goals here.

Mexico vs Jamaica: Match Preview

Mexico and Jamaica meet today at the Estadio Azteca for Matchday 1 of the Final Round of the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers for Qatar 2022. Both teams want to start with a victory in The Octagonal. Here, check out everything there’s to know about this exciting soccer match such as the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds and how to watch it in the US.

El Tricolor want to start their campaign with the right foot, especially after losing to the United States in the Gold Cup 2021 final. Now, with almost all the players available, Tata Martino’s side are expecting to qualify an eighth successive time for the World Cup.

On the other hand, Jamaica will try to put things hard for all the teams in the round robin. Whitmore’s side may have players without much experience, but they certainly can be a hard pill to swallow. Also, Jamaica won against Mexico last time they met, so they want to repeat the same result.

Mexico vs Jamaica: Match Information

Date: Thursday, September 2, 2021.
Time: 10:00 PM (ET).
Location: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico.

Mexico vs Jamaica: Time by State in the US

ET: 10:00 PM
CT: 9:00 PM
MT: 8:00 PM
PT: 7:00 PM

Mexico vs Jamaica: Storylines

Mexico and Jamaica have faced each other 23 times, with Mexico being the better side. El Tricolor have 17 victories over the Reggae Boyz, who have only won three times against Mexico. The last time they faced each other was in the semifinals of the Gold Cup 2017, with Jamaica winning 1-0.

How to watch or live stream Mexico vs Jamaica in the US

The match between Mexico and Jamaica to be held at Estadio Azteca on Thursday, September 02, 2021 for Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers 2022 will be broadcasted in the US by TUDN App, Univision, Univision NOW, Paramount+, TUDN.com, TUDN USA.

Mexico vs Jamaica: Predictions and odds

Oddsmakers have already made their predictions for this match. According to FanDuel, Mexico are the favorites with odds of -700, while Jamaica have odds of +2000. A tie would end up in a +600 payout.