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Brazil kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign with an important fixture this week as they take on a formidable Serbia side in a Group G encounter at the Lusail Stadium on Thursday.
Brazil vs Serbia Preview
Serbia finished ahead of Portugal at the top of their group in the World Cup qualification campaign and have consistently punched above their weight over the past year. The European outfit thrashed Bahrain 5-1 last week and will be up against a much better opponent in this fixture.
Brazil topped the CONMEBOL qualification standings on their way to the World Cup and have grown in stature over the past year. The Selecao have one of the most impressive squads in the tournament and go into the World Cup as one of the favorites.
Brazil vs Serbia Head-to-head and Key Numbers
- Brazil have a flawless record against Serbia and have won both their previous matches against their European opponents.
- The previous meeting between the two teams took place in the group stage in the 2018 World Cup and ended in a comfortable 2-0 victory for Brazil.
- Brazil are making their 22nd appearance in the FIFA World Cup and are the only team to have qualified for every edition of the tournament.
- Brazil are unbeaten in their last 15 group games at the FIFA World Cup and have managed to win 12 of these matches.
- Brazil have won five World Cup trophies and have also won a record 73 matches so far in the history of the competition.
- Serbia have now qualified for four of the last five editions of the FIFA World Cup, with their only failure during this period coming in 2014.
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Brazil vs Serbia Prediction
Brazil have an excellent squad at their disposal and will be intent on making the perfect start to their World Cup campaign. With Neymar, Raphinha and Vinicius Junior in their ranks, the Selecao will likely field a lethal forward line in their first game of the tournament.
Serbia have pulled off a fair share of upsets over the past year and will need to play out of their skins to keep their opponents at bay. Brazil are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Brazil 3-1 Serbia
Brazil vs Serbia Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Brazil
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Brazil to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Neymar to score - Yes
