For the third time in the last four stagings, the United States and Mexico will contest the CONCACAF Gold Cup final. The action will get under way at 00:00 BST on Monday and we have a great treble which, for a £10 stake, will bring you a £95 payout with bet365 should they come home.
Play it Again Sam! Rivals Set For Another Face Off in Gold Rush
This will be the sixth time that the pair have met in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final since the turn of the Millennium. The United States triumphed in 2021, winning 1-0 in extra time, with Mexico winning three of those finals.
In the semi-finals earlier this week, the United States beat Guatemala 2-1, while Mexico saw off Honduras with a 1-0 victory. This sets up an intriguing final. Mexico are the bookies' favourites, but we predict a tight encounter with no quarter given. Let’s have a look at our picks from bet365.
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Mexico to lift the trophy | 4/5 |
| Under 2.5 goals | 4/7 |
| Raúl Jiménez to score at any time | 2/1 |
| Treble odds: 17/2 |
Odds correct as of 04/07/2025 at 10:45. Odds subject to change.
Now let’s highlight why we think that these bets will come through.
Bet 1: Mexico to Lift the Trophy (4/5)
Mexico go into the match as favourites and Javier Aguirre has a proven record of preparing his teams diligently for big games. They are extremely well organised defensively and have often finished strongly in the later stages of matches throughout the tournament.
However, we don’t think that El Tri will have it all their own way against Mauricio Pochettino’s side, which is why we are going for Mexico to lift the trophy rather than simply to win. The pressure will be off the United States to some extent given the absentees from their squad and those who are there, and Pochettino himself, will have a point to prove.
We expect a tight, competitive game and we think Mexico will triumph. But it might take extra time and penalties.
Bet 2: Under 2.5 Goals (4/7)
Mexico have been scrooge-like in their defending during this tournament having not conceded a goal since their opening group match. While the United States have not exactly been goal shy, we think that they will find the Mexican rearguard a tough nut to crack. We think that Pochettino will also have his side well drilled ahead of the final. All of this points to a close fought match with goals being at a premium.
Bet 3: Raúl Jiménez to score at any time (2/1)
Fulham’s Raúl Jiménez hit the winner in the semifinal for his second goal of the tournament. He has a liking for this tournament having hit five goals in six games in the 2019 edition.
Jiménez also has a great record of scoring in tight games for his country when it matters. He was played in by teenage sensation Gilberto and if the two can repeat this link up then Mexico could be in business. Jiménez’s strength will cause the United States’ backline problems, and we think that he has a good chance of adding to his CONCACAF tournament tally in the final.
