Leipzig, Germany (My Sportsbook) - After securing the top spot in Group C, Argentina meets Group D runner-up Mexico Saturday in Leipzig in the Round of 16. The South American nation, which is making its 14th World Cup appearance, finished its group matches with two wins and a draw. The team slid past the Ivory Coast, 2-1, in its opening game, and then went on to devastate Serbia and Montenegro, 6-0 in its second. Argentina closed the first round with a scoreless draw against the Netherlands. Mexico enters the Round of 16 after finishing second in Group D. The Central American team managed a 2-1 win over Iran in its opening match, before finishing in a 0-0 draw with Angola in its second. Mexico completed group play with a 2-1 loss to Portugal. Argentina will most likely be without right-back Nicolas Burdisso, who is suffering from a sprained right knee. Mexico's Jared Borgetti remains questionable with a thigh injury. Saturday's match marks the 24th meeting between the two teams with Argentina winning eight, drawing 11 and losing four. |
