Wholesale changes could be on the cards for Brazil when they play Cameroon on Friday night and although Tite's squad is packed with quality, we have already seen with France what can happen when sides tinker with their starting eleven.
Brazil only need a point from this game to secure top spot in Group G but Betfred make them just 2/5 to take all three and go through with three wins under their belts.
For Cameroon, the scenario is simple - they must win this game to give themselves any chance of joining Brazil in the knockout stages. Cameroon are 15/2 to do just that, while the draw is 4/1.
Brazil's two group wins so far has seen them strengthen as tournament favourites they might just have to do it without one of their most important players because Neymar's prospects of playing again in Qatar appear are hanging in the balance.
Tite's side have now won 17 games on the bounce and they have kept a clean sheet in ten of those, which highlights the task facing Cameroon.
The indomitable Lions undoubtedly have the attacking power to cause Brazil problems, as we saw when they battled back from 3-1 down to earn a point against Serbia, but that thrilling game also highlighted their defensive flaws.
Both Serbia and Switzerland racked up substatial shot counts and xG against Cameroon, and Brazil could fill their boots if they have the appetite for this fixture.
A first half goal for Brazil could really open the floodgates here because Cameroon simply have to win and no side is better equipped to pick of a side that needs to take risks in a game than the Samba Stars.
Cameroon vs Brazil Prediction
Even a second-string Brazil side is packed with Champions League players and domestic title winners so Cameroon could be in for a tough night.
The best way into this game is to get goals onside. The layers are alive to that prospect, hence Over 2.5 is just 4/6, but we can improve that price to 7/4 with just one more goal. This could be very entertaining.
Cameroon vs Brazil prediction: Over 3.5 Goals - 7/4
Cameroon vs Brazil Odds with Betfred
- Cameroon - 15/2
- Draw - 4/1
- Brazil - 2/5
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