Updated
Updated · SportsLine · Jul 5
Martin Green Backs Over 2.5 Goals in England-Mexico Match at +136
Updated
Updated · SportsLine · Jul 5

Martin Green Backs Over 2.5 Goals in England-Mexico Match at +136

3 articles · Updated · SportsLine · Jul 5

Summary

  • Martin Green’s featured pick for Sunday’s World Cup Round of 16 match is Over 2.5 goals at +136, part of two plus-money bets he says he has identified for England vs. Mexico.
  • England are +140 on the 90-minute money line, while Mexico are +210 and the draw is +210; England are -130 to advance, with Mexico at +106.
  • Mexico enter on a 12-match unbeaten run and have won all four tournament games without conceding, including a 2-0 victory over Ecuador, but Green argues England’s attack is stronger than any side El Tri have faced.
  • The match is in Mexico City at 7,220 feet, giving Mexico home support and altitude familiarity as they try to reach the quarterfinals.

Insights

With a perfect record and crushing home advantage, is Mexico about to end England's World Cup dreams?
England's defense is in crisis. Does their coach have a tactical miracle to survive the Azteca?