Mexico vs Venezuela in 2016 Copa America Preview: Who Will Win Group C's Top Spot? Game Time, TV Info, Live Streaming and Tickets
El Tri is Favored to Win But Venezuela is Not Backing Down
It's the final match on Monday night for the Copa America Centenario Group C between crowd favorite Mexico and surprise challenger Venezuela.
Though both teams have already secured spots on the next round of the tournament, they will be competing for the Group C title to determine who fill fight against the powerful Argentina during the quarterfinals. Whoever loses during this match will be the opponent of Lionel Messi's team.
La Tri Favored to Win
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Both teams will try to outplay each other at the NRG Stadium in Houston Texas starting at 8 p.m. The venue is said to be one of the places where fans of the Mexican team are expected to flock just like during their previous games in this stadium.
Venezuela should not only be prepared for a venue packed with Mexico supporters, but also for the power and gameplay that the team is expected to bring Monday night. Mexico is the favored team to win this matchup.
To secure a win, Mexico's coach Juan Carlos Osorio could have some changes in the lineup for Monday's game. The publication noted that players like Jorge Torres Nilo, Carlo Pena, Paul Aguilar, Jose de Jesus Corona and Candido Ramirez could play for the match versus Venezuela.
For its part, Venezuela are hoping they can win a game versus El Tri this time around. La Vinotinto has not won any game in their past 11 matches versus Mexico.
El Tri has also remained undefeated in their previous 21 matches in various competitions. They are also the among the favorites to win the Copa America tournament this year.
La Vinotinto to Give it All
Even though their opponent is the projected to win Monday's game, Venezuela's striker Josef Martinez said the team will play its best during the match.
"Regardless of who we get, like if we played the world champions, to Venezuela will give the same," Martinez told Goal. He added that the team has the common goal of making their country proud and that they are ready to work hard for it whoever their opponent is.
Monday's game can be witnessed live at the NRG Stadium with ticket prices ranging from $80 to $180. Fans can also catch the match live via Fox Sports 1 in the United States and Premier Sports for United Kingdom viewers. A livestream of the game can also be accessed via Fox Soccer 2GO and Premier Player.
