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Kenya are nothing special, and Mexico are awful. That's what they looked like at home last week, and I don't think much could have changed in five days. They lost by 30 to Peru, made a lot of mistakes, as expected because they're young and inexperienced. They got their only point against Kenya, but when it got serious, Mexico were leading 2-1 in sets, and the Kenyan woke up and won. In the fifth set in the end, but by 14. That shows how much stronger Kenya are than Mexico. Last year, Kenya beat Mexico in an away match in this competition. It ended 3-1, but Mexico were much stronger then than they are today. A few of their important players are missing, and it shows, that's why the Mexican coach said last week: "We'll see how it goes.". He's aware that this team can't do much. I think they'll be beaten again today. This match is played in Algeria, and coming back under the African sky will suit the Kenyans better. If they could beat Mexico by five last year, by 14 in an away match this year, then I don't see why they wouldn't cover this small handicap on a neutral court today. Mexico need to adjust to Africa, and the time zone change. The safer pick is Kenya's clear win, that's paid pretty well.