Brazil’s World Cup started off with a 1-1 draw with Morocco and they will be hoping for a better performance when facing Haiti in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Morocco were the better side for large periods of the first half, opening the scoring thanks to Ismael Saibari, and it required a brilliant Vinicius Jr strike to level the scores.
Brazil now take on Haiti, who suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Scotland in their World Cup opener and had it not been for some wayward finishing, the Caribbean nation might have nicked a point.
However, there will be a massive step up in class against the Brazilians and Sebastien Migne's side will have to improve should they want to stand a chance of getting anything from this Group C game.
Brazil v Haiti Tips Summary
Best Bet - Over 2.5 goals @ 1/3
Alternative Bet - Vinicius Jr anytime goalscorer @ 8/11
Bet Builder - Brazil to win, Raphinha 1+ shots on target & Carlens Arcus to be booked @ 9/2
Brazil v Haiti Prediction
Best Bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 1/3
While neither of these two nations’ opening games finished with three or more goals, there looks to be a better chance of seeing more strikes at the Lincoln Financial Field.
Brazil managed 12 shots during the clash against Morocco, with five of those on target, and they should be able to create more scoring opportunities against an inferior opponent.
Prior to the World Cup, over 3.5 goals was a winning bet in each of Brazil’s four friendlies, which included a 6-2 thrashing of Panama.
There were also three or more goals in Haiti’s two friendlies before the tournament, and they also had their chances against Scotland.
Migne’s side had more shots (15 to 9) than the Scots, yet only two were on target across the 90 minutes.
Given Brazil’s need to raise their game, they should kick things up a notch and stick a few goals past Haiti.
Alternative Bet: Vinicius Jr anytime goalscorer @ 8/11
Brazil’s talisman, Vinicius Junior, got them out of jail against Morocco, scoring a wonderful goal to level things up.
Expectations will be far greater against Haiti, however, and the forward is in the right mood, so he could add another goal or two to his tally.
That strike against the Atlas Lions was his 10th for Brazil, but that could be the catalyst which sees him go on a scoring run over the next two matches.
The Real Madrid star looked lively in the opening match, attempting eight dribbles and was fouled twice during the tie.
Should he turn up in the right frame of mind, the Haitian defenders could be in for a long match.
Brazil v Haiti Bet Builder Tip
Brazil to win
Raphinha 1+ shots on target
Carlens Arcus to be booked
Pays 9/2
While the draw with Morocco isn’t the end of the world, especially with it being Brazil’s hardest match in the group stage, they know a win is imperative against Haiti.
Ancelotti led his side to victory in the three games prior to the World Cup, against Egypt, Panama and Croatia, and they should pose far too great of an attacking threat against the Caribbean side.
Although Vinicius Junior is the main man for Brazil, Raphinha could also cause plenty of problems for Haiti.
Against Morocco, he managed two shots, with one on target, and he can test the Haiti goalkeeper at least once.
With Vinicius Junior, Raphina and Lucas Paqueta all likely to start the match, the Haiti backline could be in for a tough match.
As such, expect the referee to be a busy man, with Carlens Arcus a prime candidate to receive a booking.
The right-back has accumulated nine bookings across his 54 international appearances, including three in his last seven matches, and he could have his name taken again.
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Key Match Stats
Going back to 1982, Brazil have won their second group game at 10 of the last 12 World Cups
Haiti suffered a 7-1 loss during their previous meeting against Brazil
Haiti have scored five goals across their last three matches
Vinicius Jr scored his 10th goal for Brazil in the first game against Morocco
Both teams have scored in all of Brazil’s last six games
Haiti have lost all 11 games against South American countries since 2010
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