Men’s Olympic Football Bronze Medal Match – Japan vs Mexico Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Japan vs Mexico taking place? Japan vs Mexico will take place on Friday 6th August, 2021 at 12:00 (UK)
Where is Japan vs Mexico taking place? Japan vs Mexico will take place at Saitama Stadium 2002 in Saitama
Where can I get tickets for Japan vs Mexico? Ticket information for Japan vs Mexico can be found here
What TV channel is Japan vs Mexico on in the UK? Japan vs Mexico will be televised live in the UK on Eurosport
Where can I stream Japan vs Mexico in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream the match live via Eurosport Player
THE PREDICTION
Japan and Mexico face off in the bronze medal match after both suffered heartbreak in the semi-finals, Japan losing to a goal five minutes from the end of extra time, whilst Mexico were defeated in a penalty shootout following a tense 0-0 draw. After securing a 100% record in the group stage, Japan have since failed to score in both of their knockout fixtures and may well deploy a more attacking playstyle here. Mexico meanwhile, have accrued 14 goals across the tournament so far despite drawing a blank vs Brazil and will be expected to rediscover their scoring touch here. When these two teams clashed in the group stage, each of them found the net and it would be a surprise if the same outcome wasn’t to occur in this bronze medal match, so back both teams to score regardless of who comes out on top.
