With home-win European odds as low as 1.33, the Asian Handicap opening at -1 to -1.5 represents a standard, if not slightly deep, strength-based line, pairing Mexico with a low-return mark of 1.85. As a traditional European powerhouse, Serbia possesses solid defensive and physical qualities; however, the fact that the opening line moved straight to -1.25 shows the bookmakers’ strong confidence in Mexico’s attacking dominance and their ability to secure the win, at worst with a half-win. Mexico has consistently shown strong intent in home or neutral-site friendlies, and their high-pressing, agile front line poses a major threat to Serbia’s tall but slow-turning backline. Consequently, Mexico are highly likely to cover the handicap by two or more goals.