Brazil vs Uruguay Predictions World Cup Qualifiers

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• Date & Time: Tomorrow, 8:45 AM
• Win Probability: Brazil 60.6%, Uruguay 19.0%, Draw 26.7%%
• Predicted Score: Brazil 2-1 Uruguay
• Odds: Home: 13/20 (1.65) Draw:11/4 (3.75) Away: 17/4 (5.25)

Betting Insights:

When considering bets for the Brazil vs. Uruguay matchup, its important to note that Uruguay has drawn five of their last eight international matches. Since the start of the 2023/24 season, they’ve only suffered four losses in 20 games. Brazil, meanwhile, has drawn six of their last 12 matches and boasts an impressive record in World Cup qualifiers at home, having never lost to Uruguay on Brazilian soil (3 wins, 3 draws). Additionally, Brazil has only been defeated once in 67 home World Cup qualifying games, securing 53 wins and 13 draws.

Defensively, Brazil has been formidable, keeping clean sheets in 14 of their last 18 home qualifiers, conceding just four goals in that stretch. On the other hand, Uruguay’s historic 2-0 victory in October 2023 marked just their second World Cup qualifying win against Brazil (5 draws, 6 losses). While Uruguay has lost only two of their last 15 World Cup qualifiers (9 wins, 4 draws), their away form has been less convincing, with just three wins from their previous 12 away games in qualifiers (4 draws, 5 losses).

Most recent matches

Brazil Recent matches:

• Brazil 4 – 0 Peru
• Chile 1 – 2 Brazil
• Paraguay 1- 0 Brazil
• Brazil 1 – 0 Ecuador
• Uruguay 0 – 0 Brazil

Uruguay Recent matches:

• Uruguay 0 – 0 Ecuador
• Peru 1- 0 Uruguay
• Venezuela 0-0 Uruguay
• Uruguay 0 – 0 Paraguay
• Guatemala 1 – 1 Uruguay

Pre-Match Insights:

Brazil enters this match following a somewhat underwhelming 1-1 draw against Venezuela last week. However, their recent form in qualifiers shows promise, having lost just once in their last five games—a marked improvement compared to their three consecutive defeats at the same stage last year.

Barcelona winger Raphinha has been a bright spark for the Seleção, delivering standout performances in recent months. His crucial goal against Venezuela secured Brazil a point, and the in-form forward has now scored three times in his last two international outings.

In contrast, Uruguay showcased their attacking flair in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Colombia last week, capped off by Manuel Ugartes dramatic 101st-minute winner in Montevideo. This victory ended a winless streak in qualifiers stretching back to November 2022 and highlighted the attacking potential of Marcelo Bielsa’s team.

While Uruguays strong overall form (just two losses this cycle) puts them in a favorable position for World Cup qualification, their inconsistency away from home remains a concern. Their struggles on the road might give Brazil the edge in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter.