Prediction: Scotland vs Brazil

Looking to wrap up top spot in Group C in the early hours of Thursday, Brazil will meet Scotland at the Hard Rock Stadium.

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Scotland

Starting with Scotland, while the Tartan Army might have signed off their pre-tournament preparations with a real flurry, Steve Clarke’s camp have largely failed to find much fluidity since opening their iconic World Cup adventure. Despite getting their North American campaign underway with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Haiti, the former Kilmarnock boss saw his squad produce a toothless performance last time out. Eventually falling to a 1-0 loss at the hands of reigning AFCON champions Morocco and failing to register a single shot on target, Scotland will be bracing themselves for a monumental challenge at the Hard Rock Stadium. Hit with a 2-0 defeat when they last met Brazil for a friendly showdown back in 2011, the Tartan Army have lost each of their previous four straight showdowns against the four-time World Cup champions by an aggregate score of 9-1.

Suffering a heartbreaking knee injury prior to opening Scotland’s iconic World Cup adventure, Napoli’s Billy Gilmour will play no part this summer. Officially completing a free transfer to Tottenham this month, Andy Robertson will lead the Tartan Army out in Miami.

While Torino marksman Che Adams might still be waiting to open his World Cup account in North America this summer, the ex-Southampton striker should keep his spot leading the line. Cementing his spot as Clarke’s number one choice, Angus Gunn will start between the sticks in the early hours of Thursday.

As for Brazil, while the South American icons might have opened their respective World Cup adventure with a 1-1 stalemate against Morocco on June 14th, Carlo Ancelotti’s camp came roaring back last time out. Cruising their way to a routine 3-0 victory against Haiti and sat at the top of the Group C standings, the former Real Madrid boss finds his superstar squad pencilled in as a standout contender to get their hands on a fifth World Cup crown this summer. Signing off their pre-tournament preparations with a 2-1 win against Egypt, Brazil have largely found a clinical edge in the final third over the past few months. Including a rampant 6-2 victory against Panama on May 31st, Ancelotti’s camp have registered 15 goals in their previous five appearances across all competitions and they will be looking to wrap up their knockout stage ticket with a public statement in Miami.

In what is a huge blow for Brazil, the South American heavyweights have confirmed that Brazilian ace Raphinha has sustained a muscle injury and the former Leeds talisman could miss the remainder of this summer’s tournament. Likewise, still waiting to make a maiden World Cup appearance this month, the record-breaking Neymar remains a major doubt.

Bagging a brace against Haiti last week and enjoying a breakout campaign with Manchester United, Matheus Cunha will spearhead Brazil’s charge. Officially completing a move to MLS giants Inter Miami over the weekend, Casemiro will start in the middle of the park.

Scotland vs Brazil Key Factors to Consider

• When Scotland and Brazil last met for a friendly showdown back in March 2011, the South American giants secured a 2-0 victory.
• In fact, Brazil have won their last four consecutive meetings against Scotland by an aggregate score of 9-1.
• Brazil have registered 15 goals in their previous five appearances across all competitions.
• The Tartan Army have registered just a pair of shots on target during their opening two World Cup appearances.
• Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior has registered three direct goal contributions in his opening two Group C appearances (one goal, two assists).

Looking to wrap up top spot in Group C in the early hours of Thursday, Brazil will be hoping to lay down a heavyweight marker here. Eventually cruising their way to a 3-0 victory against Haiti last week, the South American icons are rightfully installed as a standout contender in Miami. Winning all of their previous four meetings against the Tartan Army by an aggregate score of 9-1, Scotland will be bracing themselves for a stern examination at the Hard Roc Stadium.

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