Mexico and Jamaica will clash at NRG Stadium to kick off their Copa America 2024 campaigns. El Tri did not perform well in their recent warm-up matches, suffering defeats to Uruguay (0-4) and Brazil (2-3). However, it is important to note that coach Jaime Lozano used these games to experiment with various players. Key player for Mexico will be Feyenoord forward Santiago Gimenez, while veterans Hector Herrera and Raul Jimenez have been left out of the squad.
Jamaica, on the other hand, are looking to secure their fourth consecutive victory in all competitions but face a tough challenge against Mexico. With Premier League stars Michail Antonio, Leon Bailey, and Bobby Decordova-Reid included in the squad, the match is expected to be a high-scoring affair. The last time these teams met in a competitive match, Mexico triumphed 3-0.
Prediction: 2-1