Paraguay vs Brazil Prediction-After a disappointing opening match at the Copa America, Brazil return to action on Saturday, when they take on Paraguay in Group D action at the Allegiant Stadium.
The Selecao were held to a 0-0 draw by Costa Rica in their opening match, while the Paraguayans’ comeback in the first match was cut short, as they lost 2-1 to Colombia.
Match preview
Paraguay vs Brazil Prediction-In the opening half hour of their match with Colombia, almost exactly as Daniel Garnero could have hoped, Paraguay frustrated the opposition with a compact, low block.
A goal from Daniel Munoz in the 32nd minute forced the manager to change tactics, leaving his side in an unassailable position to chase a result.
La Albirroza have rarely been effective in falling behind, losing 18 consecutive matches after conceding the opening goal.
Meanwhile, they have lost their last three Copa America games when trailing after 45 minutes, including two in normal time.
Paraguay have bounced back and responded well after collecting three consecutive clean sheets. Football.
They haven’t lost consecutive 90 minutes in the Copa America since 2016, when they followed up a narrow 1-0 loss to Colombia (2-1) against hosts USA.
The biggest shock of the first leg came at the Sophie Stadium in California, where the Selecao failed to capitalize on a number of goal-scoring opportunities.
Dorival Junior’s men dominated the Costa Ricans in virtually every statistical category, including possession (74%), expected goals (1.66 to 0.03) and action in contested areas (49 to two).
Paraguay vs Brazil Prediction-However, in the most important statistic, on the scoresheet, Brazil failed to find the back of the net in two consecutive Copa America contests in the 2021 final (1-0 loss vs. Argentina).
Eight years ago, at this tournament, they were in the same position and responded brilliantly, winning 7-1 after a 0-0 draw with Ecuador in their opener against Haiti.
While last exiting the tournament in the group stage in 2016, the Brazilians have not dropped points in consecutive group fixtures since 2015.
The Selecao have not lost a Copa America match to Paraguay within 90 minutes since the 2004 group stage (2-1), although La Guarani have beaten them in two of their three previous matches at the tournament, on penalties in both 2015 and 2011. .
Team News
Paraguay vs Brazil Prediction-2 Paraguayans are currently on a yellow card and in danger of missing their final match on Friday through caution, Gustavo Velazquez and Andres Cubas.
Paraguay vs Brazil Prediction-Rodrigo Mourinho made his first start for Paraguay in place of Carlos Coronel, while Damian Bobadilla picked up his second cap for the senior squad.
Julio Nciso had the only goal in the first match, the Brighton and Hove Albion striker’s first with the national team.
The Brazilians made two changes from Monday’s friendly with the United States on the 11th, as Guilherme Arana replaced Wendell at left-back and center-back Eder Militao was the preferred choice over Lucas Beraldo.
Paraguay vs Brazil Prediction-Douglas Luiz missed his first appearance since the 2-0 defeat to Uruguay last October, while Andric and Savio came on as substitutes, scoring three times in the last five games to push for a place in the starting 11.
Marquinhos had a goal disallowed by VAR for offside in their opener and Alisson collected his first clean sheet with Brazil in the 2022 World Cup win over Switzerland.
Paraguay’s probable starting lineup:
Paraguay vs Brazil Prediction-Morinigo; Velazquez, Balbuena, Alderete, Espinoza; Rojas, Cubas, Caballero; Romero, Arce, Encio
Brazil Probable Starting Lineup:
Alison; Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Arana; Guimaraes, Luiz; Rafinha, Paqueta, Rodrigo; Jr
Paraguay vs Brazil Prediction: Paraguay 0-2 Brazil
Paraguay vs Brazil Prediction-Their opening game could be the wake-up call Brazil need, and although they are young, we have too much attacking talent to keep the Selecao off the scoresheet once again.