Let's talk about one of the CONCACAF Gold Cup classics: Mexico versus Honduras.
Without any doubt, Mexico seems to have the upper hand here. They are in a smooth cruise mode with a tournament record of 2 wins and a draw. Plus, they've clearly been busy around the opponent box, thanks to César Montes, who has been a revelation with 3 goals and an accurate pass percentage of 88.9%. Then there's Alexis Vega and Edson Álvarez, who've chipped in with 1 goal each. Talk about teamwork!
In the blue corner, we've got Honduras. They've had their moments with a 2-0-1 tournament record. However, their recent 1-1 draw against Panama may be an indication that their gears aren't meshing as they ought to. Focus on the fielding, my lads! Their rock at the back, Edrick Menjívar, has an impressive saving record that you can't just ignore. And their top players like Carlos Pineda and Denil Maldonado have shown solid play, even if their goal tally isn't that impressive.
Squaring both teams, however, it's easy to see that Mexico carries more firepower with proficient goal scorers. Honduras might have to pull a rabbit out of a hat to stand a chance against the Mexican attack.
Albert’s Prediction: Mexico by 2