Chile v Brazil predictions, tips, lineups and free bets (2018 World Cup qualifiers)

Thursday, 08 October 2015 18:04
Written by David Bet

The 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying tournament begins this Thursday and Brazil and Chile will face each other this week in a classic South American rivalry. Read below our Chile v Brazil betting preview with free tips, predictions, best odds, probable line-ups, bonuses and exclusive no deposit free bets!

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CHILE v BRAZIL BETTING PREVIEW

Chile won the 2015 Copa America for the first time in their history on home soil. They beat Lionel Messi and Argentina in a dramatic shootout victory this summer. They are one of the toughest team but they don't lack technicla skills and talent.

Goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is back from a calf injury but Arturo Vidal and Alexis Sanchez are both doubtful. Gary Medel will get the start on defense alongside Gonzalo Jara while Edu Vargas will lead the line. Jean Beausejour and Matías Fernández are likely to start in midfield.

Brazil on the other hand are suffering one of the worst moments in their history. Dunga has been under pressure since Brazil's disappointing Copa America campaign, during which they were eliminated in the quarter-finals.
The Seleçao won last month's friendlies against the United States and Costa Rica.

Neymar still has two more games remaining on his suspension handed down by FIFA, so he will miss this game and will be replaced by Hulk, who has had a great year. Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho is out injured, with Kaka taking his place in the squad.

Brazil won the last meeting between these two squads back in March when they faced off in London. Since this loss, Chile has not lost a single game.