Unbeaten streak as Aguirre's main argument: Prediction for Mexico vs Serbia - 05.06.2026
On Friday, the Nemesio Diez Stadium in Toluca will host a friendly clash as Mexico welcomes Serbia. For the hosts, it's the final dress rehearsal before the World Cup kickoff, while the Serbs are eager to bounce back after a painful defeat in their previous friendly.
Mexico: Riding a winning rhythm before the main event
Mexico heads into this tune-up in confident form - Javier Aguirre's squad is unbeaten in seven straight games, boasting five wins and two draws. In their last friendly, the Mexicans edged Australia 1-0, with Johan Vásquez netting the decisive goal in the first half.
For Mexico, this match carries both sporting and psychological weight. As one of the World Cup hosts, they'll open the tournament against South Africa, then face South Korea and Czech Republic. That's why Aguirre is determined to bring his side into the World Cup with a sense of stability and control.
Serbia: Toluca trip as a test of character
Serbia finds itself in a much more tense situation. Veljko Paunović’s side has managed only three wins in their last eight matches, suffering five defeats - a run that contributed to their World Cup qualifying failure as they finished third in Group K, just one point behind Albania.
After a 0-3 defeat to Spain in March, Serbia bounced back with a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia, but then slumped again, falling 0-3 to Cape Verde. Such results are likely to trigger lineup changes, but against a motivated Mexico on home soil, rotation alone may not be enough.
Key match facts and head-to-head
- Mexico is unbeaten in seven consecutive matches, winning five and drawing two.
- In their last outings, Mexico beat Australia 1-0 while Serbia lost 0-3 to Cape Verde.
- Serbia has lost five of their last eight matches across all competitions.
Prediction
Mexico comes into this one looking far more composed and energetic: they have an unbeaten streak, home support, and a clear goal - to enter the World Cup brimming with confidence. Aguirre may opt for more squad rotation, but even a refreshed starting eleven looks well-balanced in attack and solid in midfield.
Serbia still boasts individual quality, but their recent run has been too unstable: back-to-back 0-3 defeats against Spain and Cape Verde expose problems not only in defense, but also in coping with pressure. The optimal pick here is a Mexico victory.
