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Newsweek
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Mexico vs. Honduras Odds, Best Bets: El Tri Favored In Gold Cup Semis
Alexis Vega (center) and Mexico enter the Gold Cup semifinals at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday night as the clear betting favorites vs. Honduras. Alexis Vega (center) and Mexico enter the Gold Cup semifinals at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday night as the clear betting favorites vs. Honduras. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Mexico and USA have owned the CONCACAF Gold Cup since its inaugural edition back in 1991, with one of these countries winning this competition 16 of the 17 times it has taken place. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that oddsmakers expect yet another Mexico vs. USA matchup in the 2025 Gold Cup Final on Sunday. A Mexico-USA final would be the third final between those countries in the last four Gold Cups. But first, USA has to get through a semifinal matchup tonight against a tricky Guatemala side that stunned Canada in the quarterfinals. FIFA No. 17 Mexico has a tough opponent of its own: Honduras (FIFA No. 75), which is coming off an upset win over Panama in the quarterfinals. Oddsmakers see Mexico as the heavy favorites in tonight's game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Mexico have not trailed at any point through four Gold Cup matches, and they have not been scored on since their tournament-opening 3-2 win over the Dominican Republic on June 15. Honduras' Gold Cup run got off to an ugly start in a 6-0 loss to Canada, but Los Catrachos rebounded with group stage wins over El Salvador and Curacao before upsetting Panama in PKs (5-4) last Saturday. Mexico vs. Honduras Betting Odds Below are the odds from three top sportsbooks in the two most popular markets for soccer matches: three-way moneyline and match winner. Gold Cup Semifinal Moneyline Odds: Mexico vs. Honduras The DraftKings, FanDuel and bet365 three-way moneyline odds below apply to today's result after 90 minutes, plus stoppage time. DK FD bet365 Mexico -275 -310 -275 Honduras +850 +850 +800 Draw +390 +380 +375 Gold Cup Semifinal Winner Odds: Mexico vs. Honduras It's also possible to bet on each team's odds to advance tonight. In this market, it doesn't matter whether the winner comes out on top in 90 minutes, extras or PKs. DK FD bet365 Mexico -700 -850 -550 Honduras +450 +490 +350 How to Watch Mexico vs. Honduras Gold Cup Semifinal Kickoff : 10 p.m. ET : 10 p.m. ET TV: FS1/Univision/TUDN Mexico vs. Honduras Betting Analysis, Pick Mexico boasts a couple well-known attacking pieces in AC Milan's Santiago Gimenez and Fulham's Raul Jimenez. To me, though, the biggest question tonight is whether Honduras can crack the Mexico back line, which has combined with keeper Luis Malagon to shut down Suriname, Costa Rica and Saudi Arabia over the last three games. Mexico's back-to-back-to-back clean sheets came while holding Saudi Arabia to 0 shots on goal (1 shot attempt), Costa Rica to 0 shots on goal (6 shot attempts) and Suriname to 2 shots on goal (5 attempts). Honduras has found a way to reach this point of the tournament despite scoring just five goals in four games. The underlying offensive metrics aren't great, either: Honduras' 1.39 expected goals (xG) vs. El Salvador marked the only time in this tournament when it had more than 1.25 xG. Expect Mexico -- which has enjoyed 60 percent of possession in all four of its Gold Cup games to date -- to control the ball tonight and limit Honduras to few, if any, legit scoring chances. I'm not convinced Mexico will win this one with much room to spare on the scoreboard, but I do expect El Tri to replicate the formula that got it here. Mexico vs. Honduras Gold Cup Semifinal Best Bets The best bets in this game are a parlay of Mexico winning plus the Under (the question is whether to go conservative with Under 3.5 or a bit more aggressive with Under 2.5), and Mexico to Win to Zero. And based on Mexico's last three games all featuring two total goals or fewer, Under 2.5 Goals is yet another tempting option, especially at -120. Mexico Win To Zero (-120 at DK) -- 1 unit Under 2.5 Goals (-120 at FD) -- 1 unit Parlay: Mexico to Win + Under 2.5 (+175 at DK) -- 0.5 units Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up through the links in this article. See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details. Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
Fox News
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Honduras beats Panama in shootout to reach Gold Cup semis
Carlos Pineda scored the decisive penalty shot as Honduras beat Panama in a shootout after the teams played to a 1-1 draw in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals on Saturday night. Honduras advanced to the semifinals on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California, where it will face the winner of Saudi Arabia and Mexico. It's the first time Honduras has made the Gold Cup semis since 2013. Honduras struggled to generate many scoring opportunities until coming alive late in the second half. Los Catrachos evened the scored in the 82nd minute when Anthony Lozano deflected a shot from Carlos Pineda into the corner of the net following a corner kick. Both teams made four out of five shots in the initial round of kicks. Honduras had a chance to win with its fifth attempt, but Orlando Mosquera made a diving stop on Lozano's shot. Panama's Eduardo Guerrero sailed the next penalty kick over the net, giving Honduras another chance to win. This time, Pineda took advantage, burying his shot into the bottom left corner to give Honduras the 5-4 shootout win. Panama dominated possession in the first half, but couldn't break through until Cristian Martinez was fouled by Honduras' Edwin Rodriguez in the 44th minute just inside the penalty area. Ismael Diaz took the shot and calmly scored his Gold Cup-leading sixth goal, finding the bottom left corner of the net to give Panama a 1-0 lead. Panama scored 10 goals in the three games during the group stage, including eight in the first half. With his sixth goal, Díaz passed Gabriel Torres as the Panamanian player with the most goals in a single Gold Cup. Panama is a three-time Gold Cup runner-up, losing twice in the championship game to the U.S. (2005, 2013) and once to Mexico in 2023. Honduras was runner-up in the inaugural tournament in 1991, losing to the U.S. It was the first knockout round meeting between the two countries in the Gold Cup. Panama advanced to Saturday's quarterfinals after winning Group C, beating Guatemala, Jamaica and Guadeloupe. Honduras was the runner-up in Group B, beating Curacao and El Salvador following a 6-0 loss to Canada. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
New Indian Express
29-06-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Honduras beats Panama in penalty kick shootout to reach Gold Cup semis
GLENDALE: Carlos Pineda scored the decisive goal as Honduras beat Panama 5-4 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 1-1 draw in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals on Saturday night. Honduras advanced to the semifinals on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California, where it will face defending champion Mexico. It's the first time Honduras has made the Gold Cup semis since 2013. Honduras struggled to generate many scoring opportunities until coming alive late in the second half. Los Catrachos evened the scored in the 82nd minute when Anthony Lozano deflected a shot from Carlos Pineda into the corner of the net following a corner kick. Both teams made four out of five shots in the initial round of kicks. Honduras had a chance to win with its fifth attempt, but Orlando Mosquera made a diving stop on Lozano's shot. Panama's Eduardo Guerrero sailed the next penalty kick over the net, giving Honduras another chance to win. This time, Pineda took advantage, burying his shot into the bottom left corner to give Honduras the shootout win. Panama dominated possession in the first half, but couldn't break through until Cristian Martínez was fouled by Honduras' Edwin Rodríguez in the 44th minute just inside the penalty area. Ismael Díaz took the shot and calmly scored his Gold Cup-leading sixth goal, finding the bottom left corner of the net to give Panama a 1-0 lead. Panama scored 10 goals in the three games during the group stage, including eight in the first half. With his sixth goal, Díaz passed Gabriel Torres as the Panamanian player with the most goals in a single Gold Cup. Panama is a three-time Gold Cup runner-up, losing twice in the championship game to the U.S. (2005, 2013) and once to Mexico in 2023. Honduras was runner-up in the inaugural tournament in 1991, losing to the U.S. It was the first knockout round meeting between the two countries in the Gold Cup. Panama advanced to Saturday's quarterfinals after winning Group C, beating Guatemala, Jamaica and Guadeloupe. Honduras was the runner-up in Group B, beating Curacao and El Salvador following a 6-0 loss to Canada.
Los Angeles Times
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Alexis Vega helps Mexico beat Saudi Arabia, advance to Gold Cup semifinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Alexis Vega snapped a 19-match scoreless streak in international play with a goal in the 49th minute and defending champion Mexico beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals on Saturday night. Mexico will face Honduras in the semifinals on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California. Honduras beat Panama in a penalty shootout earlier Saturday after the teams played to a 1-1 draw in regulation. The 27-year-old Vega scored after finding some room to work following a nice pass from Raúl Jimenez. His first shot bounced off goalkeeper Nawaf Alaquidi, but the forward quickly corralled the rebound and sent it through Alaquidi's legs and into the net. Vega was initially ruled offside but after review, the goal was allowed and Mexico had a 1-0 lead. Vega's goal snapped a scoreless streak in international play that dates back to 2022. It also ended a dry spell for Mexico, which scored for the first time in 166 minutes of play. El Tri's final match in group play ended with a scoreless draw against Costa Rica. Mexico pushed ahead 2-0 in the 81st minute on an own goal by Saudi Arabia's Abdullah Madu. Mexico's Mateo Chavez sent a crossing pass to Roberto Alvarado, who never made contact with the ball. Instead, it caromed off a defending Madu and into the net. Saudi Arabia stifled Mexico's offense for much of a scoreless, physical first half. The tension escalated just before the halftime break — Saudi Arabia's Ali Majrashi and Mexico's Jesús Gallardo were both being shown yellow cards after the two exchanged shoves. Gallardo will be suspended for the semifinal round because he has too many yellow cards in the tournament. Gilberto Mora — a 16-year-old midfielder — made his international debut for Mexico and played well over 72 minutes. He's the youngest player to ever play for El Tri. Mexico is in the knockout stage of the Gold Cup for the 18th consecutive time. Saudi Arabia is playing in its first Gold Cup as an invited guest and advanced to the quarterfinals after beating Haiti, losing to the U.S. and playing to a draw with Trinidad and Tobago. El Tri is two wins away from a 10th Gold Cup championship, which would be the most in the tournament's history. The United States has won seven times while Canada won once. Saudi Arabia has never beaten Mexico in international play, with six losses and a draw. Carlos Pineda scored the decisive goal as Honduras beat Panama 5-4 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 1-1 draw in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals on Saturday night. Honduras advanced to the semifinals on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California, where it will face defending champion Mexico. It's the first time Honduras has made the Gold Cup semis since 2013. Honduras struggled to generate many scoring opportunities until coming alive late in the second half. Los Catrachos evened the scored in the 82nd minute when Anthony Lozano deflected a shot from Carlos Pineda into the corner of the net following a corner kick. Both teams made four out of five shots in the initial round of kicks. Honduras had a chance to win with its fifth attempt, but Orlando Mosquera made a diving stop on Lozano's shot. Panama's Eduardo Guerrero sailed the next penalty kick over the net, giving Honduras another chance to win. This time, Pineda took advantage, burying his shot into the bottom left corner to give Honduras the shootout win. Panama dominated possession in the first half, but couldn't break through until Cristian Martínez was fouled by Honduras' Edwin Rodríguez in the 44th minute just inside the penalty area. Ismael Díaz took the shot and calmly scored his Gold Cup-leading sixth goal, finding the bottom left corner of the net to give Panama a 1-0 lead. Panama scored 10 goals in the three games during the group stage, including eight in the first half. With his sixth goal, Díaz passed Gabriel Torres as the Panamanian player with the most goals in a single Gold Cup. Panama is a three-time Gold Cup runner-up, losing twice in the championship game to the U.S. (2005, 2013) and once to Mexico in 2023. Honduras was runner-up in the inaugural tournament in 1991, losing to the U.S. Brandt writes for the Associated Press.
The Hindu
29-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Honduras enters semifinals after 12 years, beats Panama 5-4 on penalties
Carlos Pineda scored the decisive penalty shot as Honduras beat Panama in a shootout after the score remained 1-1 draw after extra-time at the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals on Saturday. Honduras advanced to the semifinals on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California, where it will face the winner of Saudi Arabia and Mexico. It's the first time Honduras has made the Gold Cup semis since 2013. Honduras struggled to generate many scoring opportunities until coming alive late in the second half. Los Catrachos evened the scored in the 82nd minute when Anthony Lozano deflected a shot from Carlos Pineda into the corner of the net following a corner kick. Both teams made four out of five shots in the initial round of kicks. Honduras had a chance to win with its fifth attempt, but Orlando Mosquera made a diving stop on Lozano's shot. Panama's Eduardo Guerrero sailed the next penalty kick over the net, giving Honduras another chance to win. This time, Pineda took advantage, burying his shot into the bottom left corner to give Honduras the 5-4 shootout win. Panama dominated possession in the first half, but couldn't break through until Cristian Martínez was fouled by Honduras' Edwin Rodríguez in the 44th minute just inside the penalty area. Ismael Díaz took the shot and calmly scored his Gold Cup-leading sixth goal, finding the bottom left corner of the net to give Panama a 1-0 lead. Panama scored 10 goals in the three games during the group stage, including eight in the first half. With his sixth goal, Díaz passed Gabriel Torres as the Panamanian player with the most goals in a single Gold Cup. Panama is a three-time Gold Cup runner-up, losing twice in the championship game to the U.S. (2005, 2013) and once to Mexico in 2023. Honduras was runner-up in the inaugural tournament in 1991, losing to the U.S. It was the first knockout round meeting between the two countries in the Gold Cup. Panama advanced to Saturday's quarterfinals after winning Group C, beating Guatemala, Jamaica and Guadeloupe. Honduras was the runner-up in Group B, beating Curacao and El Salvador following a 6-0 loss to Canada.
