Brazil and Norway face off in a tantalising World Cup last 16 clash on Sunday evening in New Jersey.
The Brazilians left it late to secure their passage into the round of 16, relying on a last-gasp Gabriel Martinelli goal against Japan. The Samurai Blue had taken the lead in the first half, before Carlo Ancelotti's men staged a dramatic comeback.
Norway have the chance to truly underline their dark horses tag by sending Brazil home before the quarter-final stage of the World Cup.
Three wins from four games have the Norwegians in good shape heading into this clash, with a second-place finish in their group behind France.
This match could be a thriller if it lives up to the hype.
Brazil v Norway Tips Summary
Best Bet – Norway or draw double chance @ 19/20
Alternative Bet – Martin Odegaard to register an assist @ 10/3
Bet Builder – Both teams to score, Bruno Guimaraes to score or assist and both teams to receive a card @ 9/2
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Brazil v Norway Prediction
Best Bet: Norway or draw double chance @ 19/20
This is arguably the pick of the last 16 ties and if it lives up to the billing, there is no doubt the game can be a thriller.
Brazil have been solid, rather than spectacular, despite scoring three goals against both Haiti and Scotland. Who knows how the tie against Japan would have turned out had it gone into extra time.
Norway faced a tough last 32 clash against the Ivory Coast, and when Amad Diallo equalised deep in the second half, it looked as though an extra 30 minutes was going to be required.
Step forward, Erling Haaland. The striker netted the winner to set up this clash against Brazil, and Norway won't be daunted by their South American foes.
Indeed, Norway remain the only nation to play Brazil four or more times and stay undefeated, winning two and drawing two. For those old enough to remember, Norway stunned Brazil at the 1998 edition, winning 2-1 in the final group stage game to seal progress into the knockout stages.
This Brazil side certainly doesn't hold the same aura as that side from 28 years ago. Combine this with the fact that Norway have their greatest squad in a generation, and it suggests the Europeans can cause some damage here in New Jersey.
Alternative Bet: Martin Odegaard to provide an assist @ 10/3
Alongside Haaland, Martin Odegaard is a player Brazil should fear. He was rested against France, but across his three starts in the competition, the midfielder has registered three assists.
His first came against Iraq in the opening 4-1 victory, before he assisted Haaland for his first goal against Senegal in round two.
Odegaard then grabbed his third assist during the clash with the Ivory Coast, passing to Antonio Nusa, who then scored a delightful goal.
Odegaard's confidence is at an all-time high following a superb club season and with Norway a few matches away from immortality, he might prove to be the difference in this tie.
Brazil v Norway Bet Builder Tip
Both teams to score
Both teams to receive a card
Bruno Guimaraes to score or assist
Pays @ 9/2
Both teams will be eager to get off to a good start in this game and it could turn into a fairly open contest.
Two of Brazil's four games has seen both teams score, while this bet would have landed in all four of Norway's games throughout the competition. As such, backing both teams to find the net is a perfect way to open this bet builder.
Although both teams will looked to play free-flowing football, the game could turn scrappy should no team make a breakthrough. Brazil have received at least one card in all four of their matches, with Norway receiving at least one in their two previous games in the tournament.
With plenty on the line, expect the referee to be a busy man.
Vinicius Jnr has been Brazil's main man in front of goal, but it has been Bruno Guimaraes who has impressed at the heart of the midfield. Across four games, the midfielder has racked up four assists, including two against Scotland and one in the victory over Japan last time out.
He also scored in the pre-tournament friendly against Egypt, suggesting he is a good option to score or assist against Norway.
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Key Match Stats
Brazil's last defeat at the last 16 stage of the World Cup was against Argentina in 1990
Norway have never reached the quarter-finals at the World Cup
Norway are the only nation Brazil have not defeated having played four or more games against
Martin Odegaard has three assists so far at the tournament
Norway have scored ten goals at the World Cup
Brazil have conceded just twice in four games at the tournament
Vinicius Jnr and Matheus Cunha top score for Brazil with three goals each
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