Brazil face Haiti in Philadelphia on Friday night and will be aiming to record their first victory at this summer’s World Cup, having been held 1-1 by Morocco in the Group C opener.
After Vinicius Junior cancelled out Ismael Saibari's goal for the Atlas Lions, Carlo Ancelotti's men couldn't find a winner, but they are big favorites to beat Haiti.
The Grenadiers lost to Scotland on Saturday and progress for the nation ranked 85th in the world now looks unlikely, with Brazil and then Morocco still to play.
A win for the South American giants would put the team in charge of their own destiny heading into their last Group C match.
Brazil vs. Haiti betting picks and predictions
Brazil to win and over 2.5 goals (-275)
Brazil were finding their World Cup groove against Morocco, but fans will now be expecting the team to put on a show against Haiti.
While Ancelotti is known for a pragmatic approach on the touchline, the Samba stars know they have an excellent opportunity to earn three points on Friday.
The Selecao were on a three-match winning run before the draw with Morocco, scoring three past Croatia, six against Panama and a double against Egypt.
Haiti have kept only one clean sheet in the last five games and, though the Grenadiers will look to be solid against the Brazilians, the quality of Vinicius Junior, Raphinha and Matheus Cunha should mean several goals are scored.
Backing Brazil to win and over 2.5 goals looks a smart play when these two sides meet.
Both teams to score - No (-163)
The last six games involving Brazil have seen both teams score, with the South Americans last recording a shutout against Senegal in November last year.
However, Haiti are unlikely to create many chances and, in fact, attack will be the best form of defence for Ancelotti's team.
Besides a 4-0 win over New Zealand, the Grenadiers have not scored more than a single goal in any of their last five matches, failing to find the net against Scotland and Tunisia.
Boasting a hugely experienced centre-back partnership in Gabriel and Marquinhos, Brazil should be largely untroubled and so backing both teams to score - no could be a wise bet
Vinicius Junior anytime goalscorer (-150)
Vinicius Junior opened his account for this World Cup with a fine strike to level the scores against Morocco and can add to his tally against Haiti.
The forward also found the net in the 6-2 friendly win over Panama at the end of May and ended the season with Real Madrid with five goals in his last six La Liga games.
Haiti will be fearful each time he picks up the ball and drives forward.
Cutting in from the left, he will look to create chances himself while also being played in by team-mates and is capable of magic moments out of nothing.
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Brazil vs. Haiti odds
Brazil | -1100 |
Tie | +1000 |
Haiti | +2200 |
Brazil vs. Haiti player props
Anytime goalscorer
Vinicius Junior (Brazil) | -150 |
Raphinha (Brazil) | -105 |
Neymar (Brazil) | -105 |
Matheus Cunha (Brazil) | +120 |
Frantzdy Pierrot (Haiti) | +450 |
Duckens Nazon (Haiti) | +550 |
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