On Friday night, Cameroon and Brazil clash in what is a vital final game in Group G for the African team.
Cameroon form guideThe Indomitable Lions are still in with a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of the competition. A 3-3 draw against Serbia kept their hopes alive, although they head into this game needing a win. Even a win wouldn’t be enough if Switzerland take anything from their match against Serbia.
The draw against Serbia last time out continued a poor recent run of form for Cameroon, as they have now failed to win in six international matches.
Cameroon also has a woeful recent record at World Cups, as they are winless in nine matches in the competition. The Serbia draw, in fact, ended a run of eight straight defeats at the World Cups.
Brazil form guideAs expected, Brazil have dominated this group, winning both of their opening group games without conceding a goal. The Selecao have already booked their place in the knockout stages, and it would take some major unexpected results for Tite’s team not to finish as group winners.
Brazil’s performances in Qatar have not been a major surprise, as the South American team heads into the competition as favourites to lift the trophy. The Selecao are now unbeaten in 17 international matches, having recorded nine straight wins.
The five-time champions have also won five of their last six games at the World Cup while keeping clean sheets in all five wins.
Latest team newsCameroon’s first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana will not feature after being sent home from their camp due to uncited disciplinary issues. Devis Epassy is likely to start in goal.
Brazil are without the injured Neymar and Danilo. Head coach Tite may choose to rotate his starting line for this clash.
What am I backing?Cameroon desperately needs to win this clash. However, even if Brazil rotate their starting line-up, the South Americans are likely to have too much quality for the Indomitable Lions. With that in mind, I am backing Brazil to win.
