Prediction: Mexico vs Colombia

Prediction: Mexico win

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After more than four years of waiting, we are on the final stretch of the road to the FIFA World Cup as the biggest sporting event returns to our screens this winter. Despite the controversy surrounding the host country, there is still plenty of excitement in the air as the countries prepare for their final warm-up matches before they start in November - with Mexico's game against Colombia.

Mexico

Mexico just can't get over this World Cup Game 5 curse, but this time around, with another impressive squad and a cheering fan base, they hope they can make it to the quarters finals and hope their momentum will carry them forward from there. They have to face Poland, Argentina and Saudi Arabia in what should be a group full of surprises.

Colombia

Colombia, who have played an important role for South America at recent World Cups, failed to qualify this time around so will be forced to sit back and watch from home she. It's a disappointing turn of events for a nation that so often places high expectations on its own shoulders, but for now all it can do is start looking towards the 2024 Copa America. p> Factors to Consider Colombia have lost just one of their last seven games against Mexico. Mexico have won two, drawn two and lost two of their last six games. Colombia have won four and lost two of their last six games. Mexico have scored three goals and conceded five in their last six games. Colombia have scored nine goals and conceded three in their last six games. Conclusion

We have one country that doesn't have much to play for and another that wants to make a statement ahead of a global event later this year, which leads us to believe that Mexico will be the ones that really have the lead high. They want to make sure they have the right attacking system in place for the big dance, and they will do that as they cruise through Colombia with a comprehensive 3-0 victory.

Prediction: Mexico win

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