{"id":10181,"date":"2025-07-01T14:54:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T18:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/01\/2025-gold-cup-odds-bookmakers-favor-a-showdown-between-usa-and-mexico-in-the-final\/"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:54:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T18:54:13","slug":"2025-gold-cup-odds-bookmakers-favor-a-showdown-between-usa-and-mexico-in-the-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/01\/2025-gold-cup-odds-bookmakers-favor-a-showdown-between-usa-and-mexico-in-the-final\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Gold Cup Odds: Bookmakers Favor a Showdown Between USA and Mexico in the Final"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/01\/2025-gold-cup-odds-bookmakers-favor-a-showdown-between-usa-and-mexico-in-the-final\/#Article_Overview\" >Article Overview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/01\/2025-gold-cup-odds-bookmakers-favor-a-showdown-between-usa-and-mexico-in-the-final\/#Author_Patrick_Everson\" >Author: Patrick Everson<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/01\/2025-gold-cup-odds-bookmakers-favor-a-showdown-between-usa-and-mexico-in-the-final\/#Thrilling_Outcomes\" >Thrilling Outcomes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/01\/2025-gold-cup-odds-bookmakers-favor-a-showdown-between-usa-and-mexico-in-the-final\/#Upcoming_Semi-Finals\" >Upcoming Semi-Finals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/01\/2025-gold-cup-odds-bookmakers-favor-a-showdown-between-usa-and-mexico-in-the-final\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Article_Overview\"><\/span>Article Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Author_Patrick_Everson\"><\/span>Author: Patrick Everson<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Position<\/strong>: Fox Sports Betting Analyst<\/p>\n<p>When the Gold Cup Futures Odds were first released, the prospect of a United States vs. Mexico final attracted considerable attention from bookmakers, as it represented a potential major showdown with El Tori facing the U.S. men\u2019s national team on the opposite side of the bracket. The U.S. team almost jeopardized this anticipated match by narrowly escaping a penalty shootout on Sunday night.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the close call, both teams are still set to compete in the semi-finals on Wednesday, maintaining the potential for that highly anticipated final\u2014a development that pleases bookmakers. Mark Bickerdyke, head of football trading at Caesars Sports, noted, \u201cThe US-Mexico final is great for football fans, and if that occurs, we anticipate considerable interest,\u201d emphasizing that five of the six most-wagered events thus far have involved either the U.S. or Mexico.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thrilling_Outcomes\"><\/span>Thrilling Outcomes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In their recent knockout match, the U.S. and Costa Rica finished regulation tied at 2-2. Due to new Gold Cup rules, this situation did not call for extra time; instead, both teams proceeded directly to penalty kicks, where the U.S. triumphed 4-3. This outcome was favorable for Caesars Sports, as three-way betting options had generated significant interest.<\/p>\n<p>Team USA garnered substantial attention in three-way bets, with Caesars hoping for their victory. \u201cDraws are always beneficial for the bookmakers,\u201d Bickerdyke remarked. In this case, 85% of the market favored the U.S., reflecting confidence in their performance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upcoming_Semi-Finals\"><\/span>Upcoming Semi-Finals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Looking ahead, the U.S. faces Guatemala on Wednesday in St. Louis at 7 PM, followed by Mexico playing against Honduras at 10 PM ET in Santa Clara, California. The U.S. is currently favored at -360 in three-way betting, while Guatemala stands as an underdog at +900.<\/p>\n<p>In this early market, Bickerdyke observed a split, with 68% of bets favoring the U.S. to win within 90 minutes. However, 40% of wagers are backing Guatemala, showcasing a high-risk, high-reward situation for bettors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Patrick Everson and the Caesars team look forward to a showdown between the tournament&#8217;s top teams in the finals. Bickerdyke highlighted that the current odds favor only Mexico for winning the championship, but patrons are increasingly placing bets on Honduras in the semi-finals, hinting at a potential upset.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, bettors are keen on a U.S.-Mexico final that goes to penalties, despite needing at least 30 minutes of overtime for that to happen. Ultimately, a U.S. win, especially through penalties, is viewed as favorable for bookmakers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take<\/strong>: This news is crucial for soccer fans because it not only sets the stage for a classic rivalry but also reflects the rising stakes and excitement surrounding the Gold Cup. The potential U.S.-Mexico final could invigorate interest and participation in soccer across North America, emphasizing the sport&#8217;s growing importance in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Article Overview Author: Patrick Everson Position: Fox Sports Betting Analyst When the Gold Cup Futures Odds were first released, the prospect of a United States vs. Mexico final attracted considerable attention from bookmakers, as it represented a potential major showdown with El Tori facing the U.S. men\u2019s national team on the opposite side of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10182,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[3204,913,3205,63,40,551,903,46,937,1098,45,1752],"class_list":{"0":"post-10181","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-bookmakers","9":"tag-cup","10":"tag-favor","11":"tag-final","12":"tag-football","13":"tag-gold","14":"tag-mexico","15":"tag-news","16":"tag-odds","17":"tag-showdown","18":"tag-soccer","19":"tag-usa"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10181","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10181"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10181\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10182"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10181"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10181"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10181"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}