class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having produced plenty of goalmouth action at both ends so far, Goal expect El Tri to ensure an entertaining semi-final against Andre Jardine's men<\/p>\n
<\/head><\/p>\nBrazil will be out for revenge when they take on Mexico in Tuesday\u2019s Olympic Games semi-final at the Kashima Soccer Stadium.<\/p>\n
These sides met in the final in London at the 2012 games, with El Tri pulling off a memorable upset with a 2-1 victory to claim their only ever gold medal in men\u2019s soccer.<\/p>\n
Mexico vs Brazil latest odds<\/p>\n
However, they are 13\/5 (3.60) outsiders with bet365 to book their place in the final with another surprise win over the current champions, or priced at 12\/5 (3.40) to take them all the way to extra-time after a deadlocked 90 minutes.<\/p>\n
Andre Jardine\u2019s side have won three and lost none of their four matches at this summer\u2019s games and are even money (2.00) favourites to come out on top here.<\/p>\n
Mexico vs Brazil team news<\/p>\n
Jorge Sanchez is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards and Erick Aguirre is injured, although Carlos Rodriguez should return in midfield after serving a one-match ban.<\/p>\n
Matheus Cunha will need to be assessed after limping off with a thigh injury during his match-winning performance in the 1-0 quarter-final victory over Egypt.<\/p>\n
Mexico vs Brazil preview<\/p>\n
After being knocked out in the group stages as they attempted to defend their gold medal in 2016, Jaime Lozano\u2019s team are looking far more of a force to contend with at this tournament.<\/p>\n
They have certainly made a splash thanks to their exciting attacking brand of football, scoring 14 goals in just four matches en route to the semi-finals – albeit conceding six at the other end and keeping just one clean sheet.<\/p>\n
That form makes for a mouth-watering contest against the Selecao, whose own array of attacking talent – led by current top scorer Richarlison – will surely enable them to at least match their opponents in front of goal.<\/p>\n
Mexico vs Brazil predictions<\/p>\n
Although Brazil have struggled to break down Ivory Coast and Egypt teams that have set up defensively at this tournament, Mexico\u2019s bold approach should make odds of 17\/20 (1.85) excellent value on over 2.5 goals being scored in an exciting semi-final in Kashima.<\/p>\n
All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/p>\n