Brazil v Switzerland predictions: Selecao can record another solid win

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Brazil v Switzerland in World Cup Group G on Monday.

Where to watch

ITV1, 4pm

Best bet

Brazil to win & under 4.5 goals
2pts 3-4 Coral

Brazil dug deep to see off Serbia in their opening match in Group G and, although Neymar is out, they should again have enough attacking quality to win a low-scoring contest with Switzerland.

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Match preview

World Cup outright favourites Brazil began their campaign with a 2-0 win over Serbia in Lusail on Thursday but it was a solid rather than spectacular showing from the Selecao, who can record another low-scoring win over Switzerland.

Unlike a couple of other heavyweights, Brazil handled the weight of expectation well in their opener but had to work for it against the Serbians, failing to break the deadlock until a predatory poke at goal from Richarlison in the 62nd minute.

Richarlison doubled their advantage with a delectable volley just over ten minutes later but Brazil suffered a setback when talisman Neymar was forced off late on with an ankle injury, which rules him out of the rest of the group stage.

Given Brazil's wealth of attacking riches, Neymar's absence should not be too problematic for now and means Tite will rotate for the clash with the Swiss.

Goals have been at a premium in this World Cup so far and punters should not expect a barnstorming Brazilian performance against Switzerland, who are arguably more resolute at the back than Serbia.

Murat Yakin is managing Switzerland for the first time at a World Cup but opened with a 1-0 win over Cameroon thanks to Breel Embolo's second-half strike.

They began this tournament fresh from three successive wins in the Nations League against Portugal, Spain and Czech Republic and can relax in the knowledge they already have three points under their belts heading into their toughest game.

At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Switzerland also got out of a group featuring Brazil and held the Selecao to a 1-1 draw in their opening group encounter.

Yakin was not in charge then but the team had a similar look to it and that should also be a source of inspiration for this contest, although Brazil's attacking options are much better now and they can dig deep for victory.

A lot of credit goes to Brazil's offensive talents but at the back they held firm against Serbia, denying their opponents a single shot on target, and they conceded only five times in 17 matches during the World Cup qualifiers.

Right-back Danilo is also set to miss this game but Real Madrid star Eder Militao is an able deputy in that position and Brazil can make it six points from a possible six in Group G.

Key stat

Six of Brazil's last eight matches have featured under 4.5 goals.

Team news

Brazil
Neymar and Danilo have been ruled out for the remainder of the group stage. Eder Militao is likely to start.

Switzerland
The Swiss have no new injury concerns.

Probable teams

Brazil (4-2-3-1) Alisson; Militao, Marquinhos, Silva, Sandro; Casemiro, Fred; Raphinha, Paqueta, Vinicius Junior; Richarlison.

Switzerland (4-2-3-1) Sommer; Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka; Shaqiri, Sow, Vargas; Embolo.

Inside info

Brazil

Top scorer in probable team Richarlison
Star player Vinicius Junior
Penalty taker Richarlison
Assist ace Vinicius Junior
Set-piece aerial threat Thiago Silva
Card magnet Casemiro

Switzerland

Top scorer in probable team Xherdan Shaqiri
Star player Granit Xhaka
Penalty taker Ricardo Rodriguez
Assist ace Xherdan Shaqiri
Set-piece aerial threat Nico Elvedi
Card magnet Granit Xhaka

Brazil v Switzerland Bet Builder

Brazil to win
Brazil dug deep to beat Serbia 2-0 last time out and their superior attacking options give them the edge in this one.

Granit Xhaka over 0.5 shots
Granit Xhaka has got further forward for Arsenal a number of times this season and is worth chancing to have a crack at goal for the Swiss.

Vinicius Junior to score
In Neymar's absence, star winger Vinicius Junior will need to step up to the plate and could score after managing four shots in his team's opener.

Price guide 9-2 with bet365

Match information

Stadium Stadium 974, Doha
Fifa rankings Brazil 1, Switzerland 15
Weather Clear, 27C.

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