Mexico vs. Qatar odds, prediction, start time: 2023 Gold Cup picks ...

Mexico are looking to make quick work of another foe when they take on Qatar to close out the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup group stage on Sunday. El Tri (2-0-0) cruised into the quarterfinals with a game to spare after annihilating Honduras 4-0 in the opener and defeating Haiti 3-1 on Thursday. Qatar (0-1-1) drew 1-1 with Honduras on Thursday. They need to pull an upset on Sunday – and Los Catrachos to do the same against Haiti – to have any chance to advance.  

Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET in Santa Clara, Calif. Mexico are -300 favorites (risk $300 to win $100) and Qatar are +750 underdogs in Caesars Sportsbook's latest Mexico vs. Qatar odds. A draw is priced at +390, and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. Before making any Qatar vs. Mexico picks, you need to see the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup predictions from proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+3.45 units), FA Cup (+3.07) and EFL Cup (+3.64).

Now, Green has broken down the Mexico vs. Qatar matchup from every angle and locked in his Gold Cup picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Qatar vs. Mexico:

• Mexico vs. Qatar spread: Mexico -1.5 (-110)
• Mexico vs. Qatar over/under: 3.5 goals 
• Mexico vs. Qatar money line: Mexico -300, Qatar +750, Draw +390 
• MEX: El Tri have scored 13 goals over their past seven official games (4-2-1) 
• QAT: Qatar have at least one goal in six straight competitive matches (1-2-3) 
• Mexico vs. Qatar picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back Mexico

El Tri aren't likely to ease off the gas too much, with interim manager Jaime Lozano auditioning for the full-time job and a ninth confederation title in their sights. Mexico have won the Gold Cup more than any team, and they want to keep it that way. The USMNT are expected to have a chance to vie for an eighth to tie El Tri's mark. Lozano has a lot of talent he can tap into, including Henry Martin, Orbelin Pineda, Luis Romo and Santiago Gimenez. All have scored in this Gold Cup, Romo twice.

Uriel Antuna has become a key playmaker in the midfield for Mexico, and the 25-year-old has nine goals and nine assists in 38 international matches. Martin netted his 11th international goal, and though he has just 30 caps at age 30, he has emerged as a prolific scorer. Martin has 54 goals over the past four seasons with Club America, including a Liga MX-leading 24 last season. The other true striker, 22-year-old Santiago Gimenez, scored 15 goals for the Dutch Eredivisie's Feyenoord last season. See which team to pick here.

Why you should back Qatar

The Maroons are the only team with something on the line, so they'll pit their best against a Mexico side that's likely to be altered. Mexico already are missing stars like Raul Jiménez, Jesus Manuel Corona and Hirving Lozano, and others could be on the bench here. Qatar are likely to play a physical match to break down Mexico's attackers, and they have committed 30 fouls in the two games. They have seen 10 bookings, including a red card to Yousuf Abdurisag, who will miss this match.

Tameem Mansour scored one goal and Abdurisag scored the other in this tournament. Almoez Ali has 42 international goals and needs just one more to tie Mansour Muftah's all-time team record. Mohammed Muntari, Ali's teammate with Al-Duhail in Qatar's Star League, has 15 goals in 55 games. Every player is from that league, with six of the 12 teams represented, so there is familiarity, and former Real Madrid and Portugal manager Carlos Queiroz won't let the team coast in this finale. See which team to pick here.

How to make Mexico vs. Qatar picks

Green has broken down the Mexico vs. Qatar match from every angle. He is leaning Over on the goal total and has two confident best bets and his full breakdown of this 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup group match. He's only sharing his Gold Cup picks and analysis at SportsLine.

So, who wins Qatar vs. Mexico on Sunday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Mexico vs. Qatar, all from the European soccer expert who knows the sport inside and out, and find out.