World Cup Opta Stats: Croatia v Mexico

Will Croatia's fans be celebrating after their match with Mexico?

It's a vital match in Group A as Croatia and Mexico try to book a place in the knockout stages. Opta are on hand with all the vital statistics.

Croatia have won two of the three matches they have played against Mexico (L1). The Croats are 2.68/5 to win.

Mexico won the last meeting after Cuauhtemoc Blanco's goal from the penalty spot secured the victory in 2002. They are 2.982/1 to win again.

Croatia have never conceded more than one goal against Mexico. Under 2.5 goals is priced at 1.84/5.

Mexico have won only seven of their 30 World Cup games against European opposition. The draw is 3.55/2.

Mexico need a draw to progress to the Round of 16, but if Brazil take anything from their game with Cameroon then Croatia will need a victory to go through at the expense of the Mexicans. Croatia are 4.47/2 to win half-time/full-time.

Mexico could progress to the Round of 16 having scored only once. They are 3.613/5 to keep a clean sheet.

Mario Mandzukic has scored with both of his shots on target so far. Mandzukic is 2.56/4 to score.

Croatia scored more goals last time out vs Cameroon as they had in their previous five World Cup games (3). Over 2.5 goals is 1.84/5.

Croatia have never won their final group game at a World Cup (D1 L2). Mexico are 2.111/10 in the Draw No Bet market.

Mexico haven't won their final group game at a World Cup since 1986. Croatia are available at 1.855/6 in the Draw No Bet market.