Mexico and Colombia both enjoyed runs to the last-16 of the World Cup and will be keen to stay on the upward trajectory when they do battle in Baltimore.
Officially ranked tenth and eleventh in the world by Fifa, Mexico and Colombia are two dangerous teams who are capable of mixing it with any of the elite on their day.
Since losing 3-2 at home to England in the last-16 of the World Cup, Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has departed and been replaced by his assistant Rafael Marquez, who will look to build on his legacy with a strong crop of young players.
Nestor Lorenzo remains in charge of Colombia and they were unfortunate to suffer a penalty shootout defeat to Switzerland in the knockout stages of the World Cup.
These two teams played a friendly in Arlington in October last year and Colombia ran riot, winning 4-0 with talisman Luis Diaz getting on the scoresheet.
Mexico v Colombia Tips Summary
Best Bet - Colombia to win @ 17/10
Alternative Bet - Luis Suarez anytime goalscorer @ 13/5
Bet Builder - Colombia or draw double chance, Over 2.5 goals & Luis Suarez anytime goalscorer @ 11/2
Mexico v Colombia Prediction
Best Bet: Colombia to win @ 17/10
Colombia have won their last four meetings with Mexico, three of which have come since 2023, and this time last year they were emphatic 4-0 victors in Arlington.
Mexico would be feared more if this match was staged at their beloved Estadio Azteca and it could take time to adjust to life following the departure of Aguirre.
They may have been flattered by their run to the last-16 of the World Cup being co-hosts and getting home advantage for all of their matches, whereas Colombia oozed quality throughout.
Los Cafeteros topped Group K with seven points, upstaging Portugal and, having beaten Ghana in the first knockout round, they were unfortunate to lose on penalties to Switzerland after a goalless draw.
Colombia have lost only two of their last 18 matches in 90 minutes and those reverses came against France and Croatia.
Alternative Bet: Luis Suarez anytime goalscorer @ 13/5
Colombia striker Luis Suarez has come out the blocks flying for Sporting Lisbon this season, scoring six goals in seven league appearances, and he can continue that form against Mexico.
Suarez has five goals in his first 17 caps for his country and he is well supported by some excellent technicians who should provide him with plenty of opportunities.
The 28-year-old also scored in Sporting's UEFA Champions League opener against Galatasaray and is regularly on penalty duty, which enhances his scoring prospects.
Mexico v Colombia Bet Builder Tip
Colombia or draw double chance
Over 2.5 goals
Luis Suarez anytime goalscorer
Pays 11/2
Colombia are unbeaten in five matches against Mexico, winning the last four rivalries, and in their last seven fixtures they have recorded five wins and two draws, which includes holding Portugal to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup.
There have been 14 goals scored across the last three meetings and this should be another lively showdown, with expectations much lower in a friendly.
Suarez has started the Primeira Liga season with Sporting on fire and, having scored in six straight games in all competitions, will be confident of bolstering his tally for Colombia.
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Key Match Stats
Colombia have won their last four meetings with Mexico.
Colombia have lost only two of their last 18 games.
The last three meetings have gone over 3.5 goals.
Columbia striker Suarez has scored in his last six matches for club side Sporting.
The visitors have kept five clean sheets in their last six fixtures.
Mexico have scored in each of their last nine matches.
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