Cameroon v Brazil: Selecao squad to flex muscles

Cameroon v Brazil betting odds, tips and predictions and odds

Brazil have justified their status as World Cup 2022 favourites so far and are expected to end the group stage with a perfect record when they face Cameroon.

Two clean sheets and six points mean Brazil are already through to the last 16 while even a shock win for Cameroon may not be enough to extend their stay in Qatar.

Friday’s match at the Lusail Iconic Stadium kicks off at 7pm and is live on ITV.

Defence the key to success

Brazil are known for their attacking quality but it is their defence which has been most impressive so far.

Coach Tite had to choose between Alisson and Ederson as his first-choice goalkeeper but could have gone in goal himself given that the Selecao are yet to face a shot on target!

Richarlison’s brace made the difference against Serbia before Casemiro’s late strike secured victory over Switzerland.

While 1/4 for another win in the Cameroon v Brazil betting odds is too short to be of much interest, 10/11 for victory and another clean sheet is more appealing while a Brazil win and under 3.5 goals is 21/20 and could be a decent pick if Tite rotates his squad.

Neymar will almost certainly not be risked having missed the Switzerland game due to injury and Richarlison may also be rested given his importance to the team.

Jesus can silence Song’s men

Cameroon are still alive at the World Cup but the task facing them could hardly be more difficult.

They must win at World Cup betting odds of 9/1 and then hope to leapfrog second-placed Switzerland while hoping Serbia do not also win and go above them on goal difference.

They are the 16/1 outsiders to qualify in the World Cup Group G odds but at least restored some pride when they came from 3-1 down to rescue a 3-3 draw with Serbia, having previously lost 1-0 to the Swiss.

Head coach Rigobert Song said: “The most important (thing) is to give the Cameroon people emotions. What matters is the mindset and the collective spirit and in that regard we played a great game. We showed fighting spirit.”

Cameroon had lost their previous eight matches at World Cup finals though and can only hope the timing of this fixture plays into their hands.

The players that Brazil bring in will be keen to make the most of their opportunity though and this could be a good chance for Gabriel Jesus to stake his claim for a place.

The Arsenal striker came off the bench to replace Richarlison against Switzerland and 10/3 for him to score first is added to our Cameroon v Brazil predictions, while he is 2/1 to outscore the opposition and 5/1 to score at least two goals.

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