Wednesday, September 7, starting at 3:45 match will be played Brazil – Colombia in the qualifications for the World Cup in 2018. Although Colombia is selected in excellent shape, “Selecao” is listed as the main favorite.
Brazil
After the first 7 rounds played in qualifying, Brazil currently occupies position number five, with a cumulative total of 12 bridge. They came after 3 wins and 3 draws, which was added and one defeat. The only defeat in the preliminary was recorded even in the first round, when Brazil was defeated by Chile 2-0 away with goals scored by Vargas (72 minutes) and Sanchez (88 minutes).
In other news, we must affirm that Brazil is the most offensive band of the 10 present in qualifying in South America, the team’s Neymar scoring no less than 14 goals – one more than Chile with an average of 2 goals in each match. Brazil’s main problem was defense, “Zimbru” cashing no less than 8 goals in 7 steps. Regarding clashes at home, Brazil won 3-1 against Venezuela and against selectionatei of Peru 3-0, having drawn against Uruguay in the last game played “home” 2-2.
Colombia
On the other hand, Colombia has grown enormously in recent years. A selected with a very important history in the back, but “extinguished” in the early 2000s seems to have returned to the form that made her famous in the past as one of the strongest teams in the world. At this time, Columbia was ranked number 3, with a cumulative total of 13 points, only one less than Argentina, ranked leading position and tied with Uruguay and Ecuador, bands 2 and 4 runners.
The main problem in Colombia is the start of their preliminary duels outside the country, being beaten 3-0 by Uruguay in Montevideo, the only points being obtained in Chile (1-1) and Bolivia (3-2). Certainly, the difference between Brazil and Colombia is still a big one, but at the same time, Colombia proposes direct qualification to the World Cup and, for this goal to be met, missteps should be very less. Thus, a draw on Brazilian land, are earning extremely hard udne would be more than grateful for Colombians.
Info direct dispute Brazil – Colombia
– In 4 of their last 5 games were under 2.5 goals scored;
– Last dispute was won by Colombia at the Copa America;
– The last game in which both teams have scored and were over 2.5 goals was the World Cup in 2014 ended 2-1 for Brazil.
Bands proabile Brazil – Colombia
Brazil (4-1-4-1): Alisson – Marcelona, Marquinhos, Miranda Alves – Casemiro – Neymar, Augusto Paulinho, William – Jesus.
Columbia (4-2-3-1): Ospina – Medina Murillo, Murillo Diaz – Cardona Sanchez – Torres Rodriguez, Muriel – Bacca.