Argentina is clearly the more impressive team than Mexico, and with stars like Lionel Messi, Gonazalo Higuain and Juan Veron playing extremely well. Spanish La Liga top goal scorer Lionel Messi may have not yet scored in this 2010 World Cup, but with most of the defense focused on him when he has the ball, it opens up a lot of other scoring opportunities for his teammates, who have benefited from rebounds to put their mark on the World Cup.
Mexico haven't shown their capacity to score goals with only 3 goals scored in 2 matches, and 2 goals scored against them. Mexico also suffered a defeat against Uruguay, and almost missed out on advancing if it wasn't for the goal difference over South Africa. Most definitely, Mexico will have to bring their best game against Argentina, and their starts like Giovanni Dos Santos, Rafael Marquez and Carlos Vela will have to shine.
In the overall history of Argentina vs Mexico, Argentina have won 11 times while Mexico have won 4. 10 matches have resulted in a draw. Of course, that isn't going to happen in the round of 16, where eventually one will have to advance to the 2010 World Cup quarterfinals.
However, I believe it will be highly unlikely that this the match between Argentina vs Mexico will go to extra time, and definitely not go into penalties.
I believe Mexico could score, considering their speed at the front line that can deliver a dangerous counter-attack. But, overall, I believe that Argentina will walk away with a win, possibly with a score like 2-1, or 3-1.
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