Mexico vs Jamaica Prediction 23.06.2024 | Copa America

• Competition: Copa America 2024 - Group B
• Date: Sunday, 23rd, June 2024
• Kickoff: 02:00 UTC +1 / 03.00 CEST
• Venue: NRG Stadium (Houston, TX)

Mexico hopes to make a flying start to their Copa America campaign when they take on Jamaica in Group B action at NRG Stadium on Sunday.

Mexico vs Jamaica Betting Tips: MEXICO TO WIN

Leading up to this summer's Copa America bash, El Tricolor took on a trio of warm-up matches but failed to build the desired momentum, beginning with a tight 1-0 victory over Bolivia before suffering back-to-back defeats to heavyweights Uruguay with a 0-4 scoreline and Brazil in a 2-3 thriller.

Since their debut in 1993, where they achieved their greatest-ever feat at this tournament finishing as runners-up, the Mexicans have consistently received invitations, but they missed out on the last two Copa America editions held in Brazil, heightening their desire to make amends this summer with a strong performance.

As Jaime Lozano's team prepares to make their return to the tournament for the first time since 2016, where they reached the quarterfinals but suffered a seven-goal mauling at the hands of Chile, they will aim to replicate their stellar group stage performance from that time, which comprised two wins and a draw, with one of those wins coming against Jamaica whom they defeated 2-0.

On the opposite end, the Jamaican national team earned the right to take part in the 2024 Copa America through an exceptional CONCACAF Nations League campaign, reaching the final four after a 4-4 aggregate score saw them prevail over Canada in the quarterfinals thanks to the away goals rule.

Heimir Hallgrimsson's men have gained a fine boost of confidence ahead of this summer's major tournament, currently riding a three-game winning streak, having edged Panama 1-0 at the end of March to claim a bronze spot in the Nations League, before wrapping up their preparations with back-to-back narrow 1-0 victories over the Dominican Republic and Dominica.

Otherwise, the Reggae Boyz will make only their third appearance on the Copa America final stage and will try to present themselves in a much better light than they did in their previous two editions, where their record shows no wins or points earned, having lost all their group-stage matches in both the 2015 and 2016 campaigns.

Jamaica's quest for their first victory in this competition may continue to elude them, as recent encounters with Mexico have left much to be desired, with three out of the last five H2Hs ending in defeat, the latest being last year in the CONCACAF Gold Cup where the Sombreros inflicted a heavy three-goal loss. In any case, the Reggae Boyz should not be underestimated, as they have the potential to upset anyone, but the Mexicans are expected to have what it takes to kick off their Copa America campaign perfectly.