Last updated Jun 10, 4:08am ET

The 2025 edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup kicks off in Los Angeles on Saturday evening, as the defending champions Mexico open their defense against the Dominican Republic.

Javier Aguirre’s side will be heavy favorites in the betting to easily progress through to the knockout round, but will they be able to avoid a shock in their matchday one encounter this weekend?

Mexico vs. Dominican Republic Overview

StatInformation
Date & TimeSaturday, June 14, 2025 @ 10:15 PM ET
WhereSoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, California
How to WatchFOX

Odds

Match ResultOdds
Mexico-700
Draw+665
Dominican Republic+1500

Mexico vs. Dominican Republic Head-to-Head Record

TotalMexicoDominican RepublicDraws
Wins3201
CONCACAF Gold Cup Games0000
Goals972 

Saturday’s clash between Mexico and Dominican Republic will be the first meeting between the nations in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Furthermore, it will be the first meeting between the countries since Mexico recorded a 5-1 win at the Central American and Caribbean Games in November 1990.

Key Stats

  • Mexico have reached at least the final in each of the last three editions of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, winning two honors.
  • Dominican Republic will be making their first ever appearance at the Gold Cup after qualifying for the first time.

Mexico Team News

Aguirre has named a full-strength squad for the Gold Cup. However, inexperienced internationals Emilio Lara, Ramon Juarez, and Jeremy Marquez have all been left off the roster for the major tournament.

Possible Lineup

G. Ochoa (GK); J. Orozco, J. Sanchez, J. Araujo, I. Reyes, E. Alvarez, E. Lira, R. Alvarado, S. Gimenez, R. Jimenez, C. Huerta

Dominican Republic Team News

A historic first Gold Cup fixture awaits the fast-improving Dominican Republic on Saturday. A mix of youth and experience will be fielded against the talented Mexico this weekend.

Possible Lineup

M. Lloyd (GK); E. Pujol, L. de Lucas, N. Dollenmayer, J. Castillo, P. Gonzalez, J. Lopez, P. Rosario, R. Vasquez, D. Romero, H. Morschel

Mexico vs. Dominican Republic Picks

Dominican Republic have improved over the last couple of years, but this still represents a huge challenge against one of the leading nations on the continent.

We expect them to put up a respectful fight, but it is incredibly challenging to overlook the defending champions from making a winning start in Group A.

Pick
Mexico (-700)
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