FIFA WC 2022: Brazil vs Serbia Preview & prediction | H2H | lineup

With five FIFA World Cup titles to its name Brazil are on the hunt for yet another World title as they kickstart their journey in Qatar on Thursday (November 25). 

Standing in Brazil’s way will be European giants Serbia who are yet again paired with the Seleçãos, having faced them in the group stages in the 2018 edition. The curtain-raiser in Lusail should be a treat to watch as both teams get ready for the showpiece vent in the gulf country.

Brazil vs Serbia Head to Head

Since Serbia came into existence, both Brazil and Serbia have met on just two occasions. One of those meetings came in the 2018 World Cup group stage as Brazil made light work of the opposition to win by 2-0. Goals from Paulinho and Thiago Silva were enough for Brazil to get the three points and advance as group winners.

The other meeting between the sides came a week before the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in a friendly where a solitary strike in the second half from Fred saw Brazil win the contest. The latest contest could provide the European nation its first opportunity to register a win against Brazil while the former champions will look to start on a high.

Brazil vs Serbia Head to Head

Brazil vs Serbia Group Details

After the first match of the group stage, Brazil will have another 2018 World Cup group stage replay as they face Switzerland at Stadium 974 in Doha. The clash will take place on Monday (November 28) knowing that the fixture will have huge consequences on the group winner’s status. On the same day, Serbia will lock horns against Cameroon at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.

The final matchday will see the five-time champions lock horns against Cameroon, in what will be the final match of the group stage on Friday (December 2) at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail. In a simultaneous kickoff, Serbia will play Switzerland in an all-European affair at Stadium 964 in Doha to drop the curtains on the group stage.

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Brazil vs Serbia Predicted Lineup

Brazil (4-3-3): 

Alison; Militao, Silva, Marquinhos, Danilo; Fabinho, Paqueta, Neymar; Raphinha, Richarlison, Vinicius Jr 

Serbia (4-3-3):

V. Milinkovic-Savic; Veljkovic, S. Mitrovic, Masovic; Lazovic, Lukic, Ilic, Kostic; Tadic; Vlahovic, A. Mitrovic 

Brazil vs Serbia Date, kick-off time, and venue

The FIFA World Cup 2022 Matchday 1 encounter on Thursday, November 25 will kick-off at 12:30 AM IST, 10:00 PM Local Time (November 24)

Venue

Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail

Prediction