Mexico vs Portugal: World Cup Betting Comparison

Portugal meet Mexico in their third match in World Cup Group D on Wednesday. Mexico coach La Volpe is expected to keep faith with the same team that were held to a goalless draw by Angola. The Mexicans need a draw against group leaders Portugal to be certain of reaching the second phase.

Where: Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen

World Cup capacity: 52,000

When: Wednesday June 21, 1600 local (1400 GMT)

Referee and linesmen: to be announced

Likely formation; shirt numbers; name, caps, goals, coach:

Portugal (4-2-3-1):

1-Ricardo (51-0); 13-Miguel (30-1), 16-Ricardo Carvalho (26-1), 5-Fernando Meira (32-2), 14-Nuno Valente (25-1); 8-Armando Petit (38-4), Maniche (33-4); 17-Cristiano Ronaldo (34-12), 7-Luis Figo (122-32), 11-Simao Sabrosa (44-9); 21-Nuno Gomes (53-23)

Coach: Luiz Felipe Scolari

Mexico (5-3-2):

1-Oswaldo Sanchez (72-0); 16-Mario Mendez (34-0), 4-Rafael Marquez (67-7), 5-Ricardo Osorio (41-1), 3-Carlos Salcido (34-2), 14-Gonzalo Pineda (32-1); 6-Gerardo Torrado (58-2) 7-Antonio Naelson "Zinha" (34-5), 8-Pavel Pardo (127-5); 10-Guillermo Franco (9-2), 19-Omar Bravo (35-9)

Coach: Ricardo La Volpe

Latest World Cup Game Odds: Portugal +130 vs Mexico +365 DRAW +180