World Cup
2010-06-28 - Brazil vs Chile
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Brazil who are the tournament favourites will take on their fellow South American counterpart in Chile for the right to meet Netherlands or Slovakia in the quarter-finals.
Five-time World Champions Brazil are unbeaten in the tournament after coming through the Group od Death. Their last match with Portugal ended in a goalless draw but that was enough to put them top of the group. They have also recorded two wins in the past against today's opponents Chile managing a 3-0 win in Chile before a 4-2 home success - when heading the South America qualification group for the tournament, with Chile finishing a point behind in second.
However, this is the World Cup and Chile have managed two wins beating the likes of Honduras and Switzerland with a single goal in each game enough to put them into the last 16. They did lose their last game going down to Spain 2-1.
They will also affected by Marco Estrada's dismissal in that game while poor goalkeeping by Claudio Bravo gifted David Villa the opening goal, and Bielsa will be hoping his side can improve here.
As for the team news, Brazil will be boosted by the return of star man Kaka from suspension, while midfielder Elano has been declared fit after an ankle injury. The former Manchester City player, who was on target in Brazil's opening two matches but missed the Portugal draw, took part in full training on Saturday and will start this match.
City forward Robinho also missed the bore draw but he too trained in the session and should start against Chile. But Felipe Melo remains a concern after twisting an ankle against Portugal, while Julio Baptista, who hurt his knee in the same game, is also rated doubtful.
Chile will be without Estrada after the midfielder received his marching orders against Spain following a second yellow card for a foul on Fernando Torres. But Chile will be able to cover his absence as fellow midfielders Carlos Carmona and Matias Fernandez missed the Spanish defeat through suspension and come back into the lineup here.
Together with Estrada, Jorge Valdivia came into the side last time to cover for the pair and he may again have to settle for a place on the substitutes bench. In attack, Humberto Suazo may start here after Mark Gonzalez was favoured in Chile's attack last time.
Take Chile to hold Brazil to a draw in the full 90 minutes.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
Draw 1-1
BEST BETTING TIP :
Go for this match to end in a draw.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Chile and accept the 1 ball here.
