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Copa America: Paraguay VS Brazil - Prediction

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Brazil are one of the favorites in Copa America, but their vulnerable performance keeps them under pressure in this tournament

Written and reviewed by Manish Rajan. Reviewed using our methodology.

Copa America: Paraguay VS Brazil - Prediction

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Brazil are one of the favorites in Copa America, but their vulnerable performance keeps them under pressure in this tournament. The Selecao had an upset in their opening game against Costa Rica. Despite their best effort, Brazil could not break Paraguay's defense and had to leave the pitch with a goalless draw. With only one point, Brazil stand in 2nd, while Colombia are leading the point table in Group D. As a result, Brazil have no alternative but to win their second match when they play against Paraguay tomorrow. Another draw will risk Brazil Being eliminated from the group round. Therefore, Dorival Junior will try his best to get 100% out of his squad When they face off against Paraguay. But Dorival Junior does not think his side underperformed in the first match against Costa Rica. " I T’s natural that we all expected a slightly different result in the last game, but we Can’t fail to appreciate how we performed. The way we put our opponents in their defence, " Said Dorival Junior. The Brazil boss stated that his team needs time, saying, “ I am convinced of what we are doing and what we are achieving. It is work we have just started, but I think we are progressing in a balanced way. We have to be calm, balanced and confident. If every game we have doubts about everything we are doing, we will get nowhere .”

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Paraguay boss Daniel Garnero has to be careful about Gustavo Velazquez and Andres Cubas as they both received a yellow card in their previous match. One more yellow card will suspend them for their final group-stage match. However, Brighton's striker Julio Enciso can be a trump card for Paraguay, while goalkeeper Rodrigo Morinigo will likely make his second start between the sticks for Paraguay. As for Brazil, they will likely to play with an unchanged squad that played against Costa Rica. Despite poor finishing, Vinicius Junior will lead Brazil's attack along with Rodrygo, and Raphinha. Lucas Paqueta was one of the most active players during their first match in this tournament. But he missed several chances against Costa Rica. They have to step up to rescue Brazil tomorrow. Possible Lineup for Paraguay: Morinigo; Velazquez, Balbuena, Alderete, Espinoza; Rojas, Cubas, Caballero; Romero, Arce, Enciso Possible Lineup for Brazil: Alisson; Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Arana; Guimaraes, Luiz; Raphinha, Paqueta, Rodrygo; Junior

Prediction: Paraguay 1-2 Brazil

Comparing the two sqauds, Paraguay are nowhere near Brazil. Brazil have tons of star players who are playing all around Europe. But the problem is Brazil have not found their best combination with their players. Brazil did not seem organized in their previous few matches, which can be A great opportunity for Paraguay in Tomorrow's game. But Brazil Need this win to go through the next round. Therefore, the Selecao will go for an all-out attack tomorrow when they face off against Paraguay.

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