Brazil will kick off their Qatar 2022 campaign with a Group G match against Serbia on November 24. The Selecao will start the contest as favourites, but the Serbian side is equally capable of upsetting the five-time champions. Let's take a look at the Brazil vs Serbia FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match preview.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Match Preview: Brazil vs Serbia
Brazil are by far the strongest team in Group C and are expected to win their fixtures to top the group. The Selecao has arguably the best attacking lineup in the world, featuring the likes of Neymar, Vinicius Jr., and Raphinha. Brazil will be hoping to make a strong statement to their main rivals by securing a commendable victory over Serbia.
Serbia, on the other hand, will expect to shock Brazil just like Saudi Arabia and Japan did against Argentina and Germany. The Serbian side can put Brazil under more pressure as all of their players have the experience to play in European top-tier leagues. Dusan Vlahović and Luka Jovic will be key players for Serbia upfront. They may play it safe against Brazil and counterattack when they get the opportunity.
Predicted team line-ups: Serbia vs Brazil
The Brazilian coach Tite should be happy to see his players fit and available for selection. Antony, Bruno, and Telles have all recovered well from minor injuries.
Brazil's probable starting XI (4-3-3)
GK: Emi Martinez; Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Nicolas Otamendi, Cristian Romero, Marcos Acuna; Midfielders: Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez; Forwards: Lionel Messi (captain), Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria
Striker Aleksandar Mitrovic hasn't fully recovered, which is Serbia's one major injury concern. They likely put an extra player in the defensive line to deal with Brazilian forwards.
Serbia's probable starting XI (4-2-3-1)
GK: Al-Owais; Defenders: Al-Burayk, Al-Amri, Al-Bulahyi, Al-Shahrani; Midfielders: Kanno, Al-Malki, Al-Shehri, Al-Faraj, Al-Daswari; Forwards: Al-Buraikan
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Brazil vs Serbia Qatar World Cup 2022 match schedule
The FIFA World Cup 2022 match between Brazil and Serbia will kick off at 1 a.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) on Friday, November 25. Lusail Iconic Stadium will host the contest between Brazil and Serbia.
Brazil vs Serbia: Where to watch live in Bangladesh
The Brazil vs Serbia match can be watched on Bangladesh Television (BTV), as the state-owned channel is telecasting all the fixtures of the World Cup. Besides, the match will be watched through a private TV network, TSports, and Banglalink’s digital platform, Toffee.
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Bottom Line
Brazil vs Serbia is the second match of Group G of the ongoing FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The Selecao are pre-match favourites based on both sides' squad strengths. But the Serbian side has the capability to upset big opposition on any given day. Therefore, this matchup should be intriguing to watch.