Teboho Mokoena has been fouled at least twice in each of his last five International Qualifiers, averaging 3.00 fouls won per 90.

Mokoena scored the winning goal from midfield in the African Champions League Final last month and will be hoping to contribute here if he can. When he does venture forward, he will face Mexico's midfield bruiser, Edson Alvarez.

From his time at West Ham we know Alvarez isn't afraid to put in a challenge; he was booked a whopping 17 times in his first season in England so Mokoena will have plenty of chances to win fouls.

The host nation are also expected to be front-footed and aggressive in their approach; therefore, a few overexcited early fouls from El Tricolor seem very likely.

Thalente Mbatha has had at least one shot in each of his last five International Qualifiers, averaging 1.20 shots per 90.

Mokoena's midfield partner, Mbatha, is not afraid to try his luck at goal. In South Africa's final game before the tournament, Thalente had two shots against Nicaragua, including one on target, with both of these attempts coming from outside the box.

At club level for the Orlando Pirates, he averaged just under two shots a game at 1.96 shots per 90 this season, and in a game where South Africa are likely to be on the back foot and struggle to create anything clear-cut, Mbatha won't be afraid to have a go from outside the area.

Brian Gutierrez has had at least two shots in each of his last five International Friendlies, averaging 3.40 shots per 90.

In his last two appearances for Mexico, Gutierrez has scored a goal and bagged an assist, and had five shots. Against Ghana, he scored just two minutes in, latching on to a misplaced pass, but Gutierrez is also impressive when carrying the ball. He's completed seven progressive carries in his last two.

He'll be up against Samukelo Kabini, who will struggle to deal with him. Kabini is rash, having been sent off twice and been yellow-carded three times in just seven games for Molde this season, you can see Gutierrez getting past him and having a shot at goal on multiple occasions.

A rocking Azteca will also play a big part in this one, and Gutierrez will cause problems, especially with a twelfth man behind him.

Lyle Foster has had at least one shot in each of his last five International Qualifiers, averaging 2.00 shots per 90.

Burnley's Lyle Foster is coming off a tough season in the Premier League but will be leading the line here for South Africa. If they are to be awarded a penalty in this clash, Foster will be the one stepping up.

Being the most expensive South African ever, there is some pressure on his shoulders, but he can deal with it.

At AFCON last year, he shone, getting four G/A, and if Bafana Bafana can get a result here, Lyle Foster will be a central part of it.

Oswin Appolis has had at least one shot in each of his last five International Qualifiers, averaging 1.80 shots per 90.

Appolis is South Africa's other main attacking threat and comes into the tournament off the back of his best-ever goalscoring season. With his side likely to be on the back foot in this one, Appolis' pace could hurt Mexico on the counter.

Last time out against Nicaragua, he had two shots despite only playing the second half. Appolis is also the backup penalty taker should Lyle Foster not be on the pitch.