Paraguay v Brazil

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Paraguay will be seeking to make amends for an opening 2-1 defeat at the hands of Colombia in their opening game in Group D of this Copa America but they will be up against Brazil who will also be looking for an improvement upon their opening game in this tournament as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Costa Rica.

Paraguay have experienced a drastic downturn in form in recent times as Daniel Garnero's side have managed to capture just three wins out of their last 15 internationals which came in the form of victories over Nicaragua, Bolivia and Panama - the former and latter both being in international friendlies.

Los Guanaries have also been handed eight defeats within these past 15 games overall which doesn't fill one with much confidence that they can make an impact against Brazil here at the State Farm Stadium on matchday 2, while previous results in the Copa America also underline Paraguay's problems have been around for some time now.

Indeed, Paraguay have registered just two wins in their last 15 games in this competition which were gained over the likes of Bolivia and Chile but also consists of being dealt 10 defeats in the process as well.

Brazil are renowned for making slow starts to major tournaments and this proved to be the case once again when they had to make do with a point against Costa Rica in their opening game in Group D following a dull 0-0 draw which has left themselves, Costa Rica and upcoming opponents Paraguay all playing catch-up to the group leaders, Colombia.

Selecao bring a five-game unbeaten sequence into this upcoming clash with Paraguay which includes wins in international friendlies against England and Mexico along with draws against Spain, USA and Costa Rica, but the expectations are even greater for this tournament.

National coach, Dorival Junior, is only six months into his tenure and although the early signs seem positive, he has inherited a Brazil outfit who have managed to capture just two wins from their previous nine matches overall in all competitions.

Brazil currently occupy sixth place and therefore the last of the increased number of places awarded for automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup but having managed to pick up just two wins in their opening six group games (Bolivia and Peru) but also slipping to three defeats at the hands of Uruguay, Colombia and Argentina, the pressure is on Dorival Junior and his side to start performing.

Paraguay v Brazil Verdict

Three of the last five meetings between Paraguay and Brazil have resulted in Over 2.5 goals and both nations need to produce improved performances in this upcoming encounter which could see a few goals being scored.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.80

Other side bets worth considering:

Brazil win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.10

Correct Score: Brazil 2-1 @ 9.00