USMNT vs. Mexico prediction, odds, time: 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup Final picks, props by proven soccer expert
The USMNT battle Mexico in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup Final on Sunday. Both teams enter the match unbeaten in the competition despite the Americans missing some key pieces. The USMNT, winners of Group D, are coming off a 2-1 win over Guatemala in the semifinals. Mexico, which won Group A, downed Honduras 1-0 in their semifinal.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium in Houston. Mexico are listed at +150 (risk $100 to win $150) on the 90-minute money line, while the United States are +210 underdog, while a draw would return +205 in the latest USMNT vs. Mexico odds at DraftKings Sportsbook, and the over/under for total goals is 2.5. Mexico are -135 to win the cup, while USA are +105. Before making any USA vs. Mexico picks, you need to see what SportsLine's Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. He finished 2023 as SportsLine's No. 1 soccer expert, posting a 248-234-12 (+25.93 units) record on SportsLine article picks. Eimer has a winning record of 260-133-1 with over 90 units of profit for his community on various sportsbooks and on betting apps over a recent two-month stretch. Anyone who follows him could be way up.
Now, Eimer has set its sights on United States vs. Mexico and just locked in his picks and analysis. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. You can also use a DraftKings promo code or a FanDuel promo code.
United States vs. Mexico 90-minute money line | United States +210, Draw +205, Mexico +150 at DraftKings Sportsbook |
United States vs. Mexico over/under | 2.5 goals |
United States vs. Mexico to win the Cup | United States +105, Mexico -135 |
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The defensive-minded Mexico squad have logged four clean sheets in the competition, and blanked the United States 2-0 in an international friendly this past October. Goalkeeper Luis Malagon has been solid in net, and has not allowed a goal since a 3-2 win over the Dominican Republic in the group stage. The 28-year-old, who plays for America in the Liga Mexico, logged 29 starts this past season and registered 10 clean sheets. In 29 starts, he allowed just 27 goals and had a 74.2 saves percentage.
Helping lead the Mexican offense is forward Raul Jimenez. The 34-year-old scored the only goal in the win over Honduras and had another in the 3-2 win over the Dominican Republic in group play. In 30 starts for Brighton & Hove Albion of the English Premier League, he scored 12 goals and added three assists this past season. He also took 95 shots with 32 on target. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the United States can winMidfielder Malik Tillman has provided much-needed offense for the Americans. In five Gold Cup matches, he has registered three goals and two assists. He had two goals in a 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago on June 15. He also scored in a 2-1 win over Haiti. In 22 starts for PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch Eredivisie, Tillman registered 12 goals and added two assists on 57 shots, including 22 on target.
Also helping power the USMNT is midfielder Diego Luna. The 21-year-old has three goals and two assists in Gold Cup action. He scored both goals for the Americans in the win over Guatemala. He also added a goal against Costa Rica. In 16 starts for Real Salt Lake of the MLS, he has scored eight goals and added four assists on 32 shots, including 12 on target. See which team to back at SportsLine.
How to make United States vs. Mexico picksEimer has broken down the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final match from every angle. He is leaning under the goal total and has identified three other picks for United States vs. Mexico, including a plus-money prop. Head to SportsLine to see his analysis and top picks.
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