Live Betting: Mexico v. New Zealand

Tonight at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, Mexico meets New Zealand for the first leg in the 2014 FIFA World Cup inter-confederation play-offs. The qualifier will be determined next week on aggregate score.

Mexico's coach Miguel Herrera has got a lot of weight on his shoulders with this match, stepping into the position temporarily after the sacking of the two previous coaches. Much will be expected from Herrera's men in the national team's home game. Mexico was marked as a big promise for WC 2014 following their stellar London Olympics performance, but from then it just went in a downward spiral.

Like Mexico, New Zealand has its fair share of problems. The team will have to fare without their star captain Winston Reid, due to his ankle injury. It is probable to see a very safe and defensive game on the behalf of the All Whites, who will try to contain the pressure Mexico will surely give them in front of the home crowd in the Azteca, and try to drag the showdown to the second leg in their home next week.

In Match Betting, William Hill Sports is offering 1/6 on Mexico, 11/1 on New Zealand and 11/2 for a draw for tonight's fixture. 192 betting markets are available for this game and Hill's Bore Draw money back offer applies as well - this guarantees refunds on all Correct Score and Double Result bets in case the match ends in a nil-nil draw. Hill will also cover Jordan's meeting with Uruguay.