Brazil
will go head to head with Belgium in the quarter final round of World Cup 2018
at Kazan Arena.
Kick-off: 19:00
BST
Date: Friday
6, July 2018
Venue: Kazan Arena, Kazan
Brazil
Brazil
full-backs Danilo and Marcelo both are doubtful through injury. Marcelo is
expected to return after missing last game against Mexico.
Casemiro
will miss this game due to suspension meaning Fernandinho will take the role in
the midfield.
Roberto
Firmino could get a starting node ahead of Gabriel Jesus who has not been performing
well so far in this campaign.
Philippe
Coutinho and Neymar have to play fairly to avoid getting booking as their one booking
away from match suspension.
Belgium
Roberto
Martinez has a fully fit squad with no suspension concerns ahead of this big game against Brazil.
Nacer
Chadli and Maraoune Fellaini are both eyeing for a start after their great
performances in the last game against Japan.
Kevin
De Bruyne could get attacking role after his impressive display against Japan.
Vincent
Kompany will continue at the defence as he is now fully fit to play.
Thomas
Meunier, Jan Vertonghen and De Bruyne are one booking away from a one-match
ban.
Possible Lineups:
Stats:
Belgium
have won their last 9 games in World Cup.
Brazil
have won 13 of their last 16 games in World Cup.
The
last time Brazil and Belgium met in World Cup was in 2002, Brazil won by 2
goals to nil.
Prediction:
Brazil
2 – 1 Belgium, Coutinho to score again for his country and help them reach the
semi finals.
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