Paraguay vs Brazil Prediction & Betting Tips (29 June)

Facing Colombia in the opening, Paraguay had to face the cold realism of this last 2-1 defeat and failed to be the one to put an end to its indecent series of invincibility of 24 matches and especially 9 victories successive TCCs from now on. The worst scenario for this Paraguayan selection was to show up against Brazil with a defeat in their hands and a Brazil obliged to win. The two factors finally came together tonight, and it will now take a miracle to see the Paraguayans in the quarter-finals of this Copa America. They know the quarter-finals well since they reached there during the last two editions in Brazil, precisely 2019 and 2021. As preparation, the double winner of the Copa America in its history 1953 and 1979 participated three friendly matches for an unglorious record of a heavy defeat against Chile 3-0, a draw against Peru 0-0 and a narrow victory over Panama last time 0-1. In the qualifiers for the next World Cup, Paraguay is not at its advantage by holding "only" 7th place with 5 points after 6 matches, synonymous with the intercontinental play-off. What's wrong with Brazil? Padlocked by Costa Rica during the first day 0-0, the Selecao only confirmed the words of the legend Ronaldinho, who, before the start of the competition had announced that he would not watch any matches because they are so boring and in need of magic.

He is ultimately not completely wrong on the edges, Vinicius does not have the same contribution to the selection as with Real Madrid 3 goals in more than 30 selections, Rodrygo is not "R9" and Raphinha does not have the same “skills” than Neymar. The Brazilian rout does not date from today with an elimination in the 1/4 finals of the last World Cup and above all a completely lunar start to the qualifying campaign for the next World Cup with only two victories during the first two days against the weak Bolivia 5-1 and the Peruvian red lantern 0-1 for a record of three successive defeats against the top 3, i.e. Uruguay 2-0, Colombia 2-1 and Argentina 0-1 . As a bonus, we can note a parity score against the United States in the preparation friendly for this Copa America 1-1. With 1 small point on the clock, the Brazilians already have no choice, they will have to win their last two matches to avoid a seed in the quarter-finals.

For this edition of the Copa America, three major players did not receive the invitation from their coach, in this case: Sanabria (Torino), the former starting goalkeeper Fernandez and the defender Roberto Rojas (Vasco da Gama, too little of playing time). Conversely, we still find a group capable of competing with in particular the crack playing for Brighton, Enciso, scorer on the first day, in vain (defeat). Also playing in the Premier League, on the Newcastle side, Almiron is there as is the excellent midfielder Villasanti (Gremio), initially thought to be uncertain for J1 but ultimately a starter. In the defensive sector, we rely heavily on the expertise of Omar Alderete (Getafe) who knows Brazil's offensive trio (Raphinha, Rodrygo and Vini Jr) very well to rub shoulders with them all year round in La Liga. Note the presence of .On the Brazilian side, there is a frenzy of absences with initially, the best scorer in the history of the selection in front of his majesty Pelé, Neymar (ex-PSG/Barcelona, ​​128 sel, 79 goals) who is recovering little shortly after his cruciate ligament rupture with Al-Hilal.

Note the absences of Casemiro (Man United), his club teammate Antony, Neres (Benfica), Jesus (too often on the flank with Arsenal this year), Galeno (Porto), Richarlison (Cup holder du Monde 2022) or the Monegasques: Vanderson (2 sel) and Caio Henrique (1 sel) and the replacement goalkeeper but who could start, Ederson (Man City, injury). The 100% Liga attacking trio formed by Vinicius (Real Madrid), Rodrygo (Real Madrid) and Raphinha (FC Barcelona) will have to wake up to bring the crowds to their feet. In a total misunderstanding, Vini Jr was replaced twenty minutes from time by his coach against Costa Rica by his future teammate at Casa Blanca, Endrick who, despite his young age, seems to have the confidence of the Selecao leaders. The Brazilian goal was scored by PSG captain Marquinhos who forms a quality defensive hinge with Militao (Real Madrid).