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June 13th Toulon Tournament - France U20 VS Mexico U20 Prediction

June 13th Toulon Tournament - France U20 VS Mexico U20 Prediction
Toulon Tournament - France U20 VS Mexico U20
Match Time:13-06-2025 23:30 Friday (UTC+8)
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France U20
France U20, coached by Landry Chauvin, has been a dominant force in the 2025 Maurice Revello Tournament, topping Group A with a strong performance. Their recent form includes 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five matches, with a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia U23 and a 1-1 draw (4-5 penalties) against Mali U20 in the group stage. They average 2.4 goals scored and 2.6 goals conceded per match. Key players include midfielder Hugo Boutsingkham, who controls the tempo, and forward Loum Tchaouna, a clinical finisher. France’s strengths are their high pressing, fluid passing, and home support, but their defense has shown vulnerabilities, conceding in most matches.

Mexico U20
Mexico U20, under coach Eduardo Arce, secured second place in Group B with 4 points, qualifying for the semifinals after a penalty shootout win over Japan U20 (1-1, 4-3 penalties) and a draw against Denmark U20 (3-3, 4-5 penalties). Their last five matches show 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 goals conceded. Star players include Feyenoord’s Stephano Carrillo, a promising striker, and Cercle Bruges’ winger Heriberto Jurado, known for his flair. Mexico’s strengths lie in their attacking talent and resilience in shootouts, but defensive lapses and inconsistency against top sides are concerns.

Head-to-Head
France U20 and Mexico U20 have met six times since 2005, with France winning 4 matches (13 goals, 2.2 per game), Mexico winning 1 (7 goals, 1.2 per game), and 1 draw. Their most recent encounter was a friendly on March 24, 2025, where France won 1-0. In the 2016 Toulon Tournament, France defeated Mexico 3-1. France’s dominance in this fixture is clear, with a 100% Asian Handicap win rate in past meetings.

Prediction: France U20 2-1 Mexico U20
France U20 enters this semifinal on June 13, 2025, at Stade Marcel Roustan as favorites, given their home advantage, superior head-to-head record, and tournament form. Their high-pressing style and midfield control, led by Boutsingkham, should challenge Mexico’s shaky defense. However, Mexico’s attacking threats, particularly Carrillo and Jurado, could exploit France’s defensive gaps, as seen in their high-scoring draw against Denmark. The match may be close, but France’s experience and crowd support are likely to tip the scales. A penalty shootout remains a possibility if Mexico holds firm. Expect France to dominate possession and create more chances, with Tchaouna likely scoring. Mexico may respond with a counter-attack goal but will struggle to overcome France’s overall quality.