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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Mexico vs South Africa predictions for World Cup 2026 Thursday.
Mexico will square off with South Africa in Group A of the World Cup 2026 at Estadio Banorte on Thursday, starting at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced World Cup 2026 model projects Mexico as the most likely winner of the Mexico vs. South Africa game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's match, including best bets and picks.
Mexico vs. South Africa prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's World Cup 2026 matchup between Mexico and South Africa, forming part of our World Cup 2026 predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently suggests a 68.8% chance of Mexico winning, a 10.2% chance for South Africa, and a 21.0% chance of a draw.
Additionally, the over/under total of 2.5 goals has a 58.6% chance of staying under, with a 64.7% likelihood of at least one team keeping a clean sheet. In the win to nil market, Mexico holds a 48.9% probability to win without conceding, with South Africa at 6.6%.
For bettors looking to cover multiple potential outcomes, the most likely double chance result is Mexico to win or draw at 89.8%.
South Africa vs. Mexico odds
We have sourced the best World Cup 2026 odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Moneyline
| Mexico | South Africa | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| -230 | +750 | +340 |
Total Goals
| Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
|---|---|
| +130 | -145 |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mexico vs. South Africa picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Moneyline: Mexico @ -230 via DraftKings
- Total Goals: Under 2.5 @ -145 via BetMGM
- Win to Nil: Mexico @ -110 via BetMGM
- Double Chance: Mexico or Draw @ -1250 via FanDuel
- Both Teams To Score: No @ -190 via FanDuel
According to our World Cup 2026 best bets, the top play to make on this game is Mexico to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Mexico vs. South Africa: Correct score and BTTS predictions
The top three most likely final scores, according to our model, are listed below, with a 1-0 Mexico win being the most probable:
| Final Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Mexico 1-0 South Africa | 16.9% |
| Mexico 2-0 South Africa | 15.6% |
| Mexico 3-0 South Africa | 9.6% |
When it comes to the both teams to score (BTTS) market, we project a 35.3% chance of both sides finding the net and a 64.7% chance that at least one doesn’t.
Mexico vs. South Africa player props: Anytime goal scorer predictions
Our World Cup 2026 player projections for Thursday highlight the top candidates to score a goal in Mexico-South Africa:
Mexico
- Raul Jimenez: 32.5% probability
- Julian Quinones: 23.4% probability
- Roberto Alvarado: 18.0% probability
- Brian Gutierrez: 17.8% probability
- Alvaro Fidalgo: 12.0% probability
South Africa
- Iqraam Rayners: 11.6% probability
- Lyle Foster: 11.1% probability
- Teboho Mokoena: 5.8% probability
- Jayden Adams: 4.1% probability
- Khuliso Mudau: 3.7% probability
Mexico vs. South Africa game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's FIFA World Cup action between Mexico and South Africa at Estadio Banorte is scheduled to commence at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Mexico vs. South Africa
- Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Estadio Banorte
All dates and times in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.
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Conclusion
According to our computer model, Mexico has a 68.8% win probability on Thursday, South Africa has a 10.2% win probability, and there is a 21.0% chance that the game will end in a draw.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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