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Venezuela will lock horns with Mexico at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday in the second game of the 2024 Copa America. The two sides kicked off their group stage campaigns on winning notes and will be looking to build on that when they play this week.
La Vinotinto headed into the Copa America in shaky form and found themselves a goal down at the break against Ecuador in their group opener on Saturday despite holding the numerical advantage.
Second-half goals from substitutes Jhonder Cadiz and Eduard Bello, however, saw Venezuela turn the game on its head and help secure an important three points ahead of their next group outing on Wednesday.
Mexico, meanwhile, were looking to mark their return to the Copa America for the first time since 2016 with a comfortable victory against Jamaica but were dealt a blow after team captain Edson Alvarez was forced off with an injury less than 30 minutes into the game.
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El Tri, however, rallied themselves despite the absence of their leader and went on to secure victory thanks to a brilliant second-half strike from Monterrey man Gerardo Arteaga.
Venezuela vs Mexico Head-to-Head Stats
There have been 20 meetings between the two nations. Mexico hold the better record in this fixture with 14 wins while Venezuela have won just twice. There have been four draws between the two sides.
The two teams last faced off in a friendly clash at the Mercedes-Benz Arena back in 2019 which El Tri won 3-1 via goals from Roberto Alvarado, Rodolfo Pizarro and veteran midfielder Andres Guardado.
Venezuela Form Guide (All Competitions): W-D-L-L-D
Mexico Form Guide (All Competitions): W-L-L-W-L
Venezuela vs Mexico: Numbers you need to know before their 2024 Copa America encounter
Mexico are the non-CONMEBOL side with the most appearances at the Copa America, featuring in 11 different editions of the continental showpiece.
Venezuela are one of just two teams in CONMEBOL yet to win the Copa America.
El Tricolor have qualified from their group in all but two of their previous 10 appearances in the continental tournament.
La Vinotinto have won just one of their last four gameweek two games in the Copa America.
Mexico were ranked 15th in the lastest FIFA rankings and now sit 39 places above their midweek opponents.
