Brazil vs Uruguay
Uruguay head to Amazonas on Friday for a daunting meeting with one of the best teams on the planet, Tite’s Brazil, and they really can’t afford to come away empty-handed.
This World Cup 2022 qualifying matchup pitches first against fourth in the CONMEBOL table. But the visitors are in a group of three teams contesting the third and fourth positions, and they could find themselves in an inter-regional play-off if they miss out.
At 1.51 to win the Brazil vs Uruguay betting odds make the hosts very strong favourites to win this game. But they were held last time out by Colombia, while Uruguay went down to a comprehensive defeat away to Argentina…hardly the best preparation for a trip to meet the runaway league leaders!
Talking Points
Brazil finally frustrated
After winning their first nine World Cup qualifiers, the Samba Boys were finally quietened when they visited Colombia last Sunday. Brazil knew that Colombia would be a tough nut to crack, and while the Selecao dominated possession, Los Cafeteros restricted them to just nine shots and four on target throughout the whole game, a modest tally for such an attacking side.
The hosts made it a bruising battle and there was little quality in front of goal. Neymar was back from suspension but failed to add to his six-goal tournament tally. Although, he almost created a goal for Lucas Paqueta, whom he found with an incisive through ball, but the Lyon midfielder slid the ball agonisingly wide.
Keeper Alisson had to be alert to keep out a drive from Juan Quintero but there was more encouragement for Tite in the form of his substitute Raphinha. The Leeds United winger came on midway through the second half and he tormented the Colombia defence with his trademark mazy dribbles and excellent crossing to put himself firmly at the front of the head coach’s mind.
Uruguay’s goals have dried up
While Brazil were frustrated in Colombia, Uruguay too drew a blank for the second time in two games and they have scored just once in the last three. With a goal difference of 0, scoring and conceding 13 goals in the tournament, Oscar Tabarez’ team is in serious danger of slipping out of the top four.
Uruguay’s trip to Argentina ended in disaster as Lionel Messi added to his record international tally, scoring his 80th goal for his country before Rodrigo de Paul and Lautaro Martinez gave the hosts an easy 3-0 win.
Uruguay talisman Luis Suarez was unlucky not to add to his four goals. He was twice denied by the excellent Emiliano Martinez in the Argentina goal and then by the woodwork as his spectacular volley smashed against the post.
In search of a goal, Tabarez introduced both Edinson Cavani and Darwin Nunez but to no avail. He must be scratching his head in wonder at how the goals have dried up with these three prolific strikers in his armoury.
Third-placed Ecuador and Colombia, in fifth, will be keeping a close eye on the Brazil vs Uruguay updates. The three teams are separated by a single point and a defeat for Uruguay will likely leave Tabarez’ team in the play-off position.
History
There is little comfort for Colombia in the head to head statistics as they have beaten Brazil just once in the 13 meetings between the two sides since 1950.
The last encounter was in 2020, in this competition, and it was feisty affair. After both teams had won their opening two games, Brazil came on top in Uruguay as Arthur and Richarlison were on target in a 0-2 victory. Uruguay had Cavani sent off when the Manchester United striker received a straight red card following a dangerous challenge on Richarlison midway through the second half. Cavani might have got away with it had VAR not intervened.
Uruguay’s blank on that occasion resulted in another night of intense frustration as they hit the woodwork twice in the first half and Martin Caceres had a goal marginally ruled offside, but the hosts failed to register a single shot on target in the 90+ minutes.
Betting Tip
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Brazil vs Uruguay | Brazil Asian Handicap -1.00 @ 1.99 |
| October 15, 08:30 (GMT+8) |
At SBOTOP odds of 6.18 to win and 3.59 to draw, or 2.33 for the double chance, win or draw, the cards are stacked against Uruguay for this game. It isn’t mission impossible, but it could become that if Brazil hit their best form.
For a correct scoreline, 2-0 at 5.80 is a fair outside bet as I expect Brazil to get back on the winning trail.
A SHORT EXPLANATION ON HOW OUR ( ) BETS ARE WORTH: |
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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