Brazil vs Venezuela: The Copa America kicks off as Brazil lock horns with Venezuela in the opening fixture of the campaign at the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia on Monday.
Match Details:
Teams: Brazil vs Venezuela
Venue: Estadio Nacional de Brasilia, Brazil
Date: Monday 14th June, 2021
Time: 02:30 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/football-copa-america-2021-1700000734
Preview:
Brazil lock horns with Venezuela in the opening match of the delayed Copa America 2020 at home on Monday as the 9-time winners look to start off on in a positive manner.
The Selecao are unbeaten in their last 6 matches coming into the South American tournament and will look to carry on with the momentum.
They pose a strong and talented squad with Neymar and Co’s aim being to achieve dominance.
Important wins against Ecuador and Paraguay gave them the much-needed morale boost.
Venezuela, on the other hand have been inconsistent in the past few matches and have not shown their full potential.
A loss to Bolivia and a draw against Uruguay did not give them the ideal preparation and hence, this could be a long night against the reigning champions.
Form Guide
Brazil: WWWWW
Venezuela: LLWLD
Last Matches of both teams:
Paraguay 0-2 Brazil
Venezuela 0-0 Uruguay
Also read: CONMEBOL confirms Copa America will take place in Brazil, Check other Details
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Brazil vs Venezuela in India?
The live stream is available on the link mentioned above while the broadcast is on the Sony Ten 2.
Team News
Silva remains doubtful for Brazil after he picked up a knock; while the Venezuela side has no injury concerns
Brazil possible 11:
Becker, Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Sandro, Casemiro, Fabinho, Firmino, Richarlison, Neymar and Jesus.
Venezuela possible 11:
Graterol, Villanueva, Angel, Chancellor, Rosales, Rincon, Moreno, Casseres, Gonzalez, Otero and Martinez.
Prediction: Brazil 2-0 Venezuela
The two sides met and in November 2020 with Brazil taking the spoils. This time too we see them winning the clash due to their superiority in squad depth and talent, form.
Venezuela lack form and will find it difficult to hold Brazil at bay.
Players to watch out for: Neymar, Jesus, Otero and Martinez.