2018 FIFA World Cup – Serbia vs Brazil Preview
AT A GLANCE
When? Wednesday 27th June, 19:00
Where? Otkritie Arena
What channel is it on? ITV1
Where can I stream the match? The match can be streamed online via ITV Player
Are tickets still available? https://www.ticketbisevents.com/en/group-e-brazil-switzerland-costa-rica-serbia-tickets/ca5915
THE TEAM NEWS
SERBIA
- Serbia will have to bounce back immediately after their heart-breaking loss to Switzerland as they need to beat Brazil to progress here.
- Coach Mladen Krstajic is likely to face action from FIFA after his comments following the Switzerland game where he criticised officials.
- Ljajic could come in for Kostic on the left side of the attacking trio behind Mitrovic but there are unlikely to be more changes.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):
Stojkovic
Ivanovic, Milenkovic, Tosic, Kolarov
Matic, Milivojevic
Tadic, Milinkovic-Savic, Ljajic
Mitrovic
Unavailable: None
Doubtful: None
BRAZIL
- Brazil salvaged a late victory with two injury time goals to beat Costa Rica and put them in pole position to win the group now.
- They know a draw will suffice but they will want to avoid any drama and pick up a victory here against a fired up Serbian side.
- Changes are unlikely as Tite has a settled team so Fagner will likely continue to deputise for Danilo at right-back in his absence.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3):
Alisson
Fagner, Thiago Silva, Miranda, Marcelo
Casemiro, Coutinho, Paulinho
Douglas Costa, Neymar, Gabriel Jesus
Unavailable: Danilo
Doubtful: None
THE PREDICTION
The pressure is on Serbia who have to win this match against Brazil and they do not typically deal well with such a burden on them. Brazil will be motivated to get the win, and will pick the Serbians off when they are afforded some space so take the South Americans to win with confidence.
