Brazil vs Japan Predictions – Round of 32 (Match 2)

Brazil carry a stack of momentum into the knockout stage after successive 3-0 victories against Haiti and Scotland over the last week. 

An opening 1-1 draw with Morocco feels like a distant memory now for Carlo Ancelotti’s squad, although Brazil’s new manager will be stressing the importance of not underestimating a dangerous Japan outfit that finished second in Group F with a victory and two draws to their name.  

While the two sides have never met in a game of this magnitude, the Japanese will take some confidence away from their 3-2 friendly win last October, although it has to be said that Japan is yet to win a knockout game at the World Cup. 

It’s also safe to assume we may not see quite as many goals on this occasion with Japan struggling for possession in their latest game against Sweden, plus the fact Brazil was starting most of their B-side in that previously mentioned friendly. 

All up, the Samurai Blue a decent chance at keeping this one interesting, but it feels as though the Selecao are really starting to click the deeper they progress. 

Prediction: Brazil to Win & Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.25 

Value: Both Teams to Score @ $2.00 

Player Pick: Matheus Cunha Anytime Goalscorer @ $2.90