Saudi Arabia are looking to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup for a second time after delivering one of their all-time shocks in Qatar.
The Saudis stunned Lionel Messi and Argentina in their opening game.
And although they couldn’t keep the momentum in the second game against Poland, qualification is still in their hands.
Mexico have had a hot season and are yet to score points in this competition.
Uzalendosport takes a look at what to expect from Saudi Arabia vs Mexico as well as our result prediction.
How are they getting on?
Saudi Arabia: Herve Renard’s energetic Saudi side achieved one of the most memorable results in World Cup history, beating Argentina 2-1 in the opening game.
However, they ran out of fuel in their second game as Poland won 2-0 to leave their qualifying hopes in the air.
Mexico: El Tri are yet to score in a memorable season that saw them draw 0-0 with Poland and lose 2-0 to Argentina.
But they still have a chance to qualify for the knockout stages for the eighth straight year.
Any injuries to worry about?
Mohammed Al-Burayk, Yasir Al-Shahrani and Salman Al-Faraj are all out through injury for Saudi Arabia.
Abdulelah Al-Malki misses out through suspension after picking up two yellow cards.
Mexico’s Andres Guardado was forced off injured after 42 minutes against Argentina, but quickly returned to training afterwards.
Who will be the star men?
Saudi Arabia: Salem Al-Dawsari showed his quality with his stunning winner against Argentina.
Mexico: Napoli winger Hirving Lozano is an ever-present in the team and will need to perform if the Mexicans are to rack up the goals.
Permutations
Saudi Arabia will qualify with a win and top the group if Poland vs Argentina ends in a draw
A draw will be enough if Poland beat Argentina or Argentina win 4-0.
Mexico will qualify with any win if Poland beat Argentina.
Should that match end in a draw, they will need to win by four goals.
If Argentina win, the Mexicans will need to win and secure a five-goal win away from the Poles.
What’s the head-to-head?
Saudi Arabia and Mexico have met five times, all of them being in the 90s and three of them in the Confederations Cup.
Of those games, Mexico have won four and there has been one draw.
Their last meeting was in the Confederations Cup in 1999, when Mexico ran out 5-1 winners at the Azteca.
