Brazil – Serbia

Brazilians are expected to win their opening game at the 2022 World Cup

On 24 November, the FIFA World Cup 2022 first-round group-stage match between Brazil and Serbia will take place. The two teams have previously played each other twice. Both times, the Brazilians won, but not by a huge score of 1-0 and 2-0. Currently, many see Brazil as one of the main contenders for the trophy. The team has a terrific selection of players and excellent results. Over 17 rounds of group stage qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2022, the Yellow and Green have not suffered a single defeat in three draws - against Colombia (0-0), Argentina (0-0) and Ecuador (1-1). The Brazilians conceded only five goals during that stretch. At the same time, Brazil scored a total of 40 goals in those 17 games. Eight of them were scored by Neymar. The PSG forward has a great opportunity in the near future to break the record of his legendary compatriot - Pele - and become the top scorer in the history of his national team. He will need to score three goals in order to do so. The first step can be taken in the upcoming match. The Serbian national team have also done very well in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. In the eight rounds of the group stage, they have not suffered a single defeat, with two draws against Portugal (2-2) and Ireland (1-1). Dragan Stojkovic's side have also performed brilliantly in the Nations League. After a poor start, they got thrashed Slovenia 4-1, defeated Sweden 1-1, drew with Slovenia 2-2. After that, the Serbs were victorious against the Swedes (4:1) and the Norwegians (2:0). It is worth noting the composition of the Serbian national team. Of course, Brazil is stronger in name. But there are enough top-class players here. Many players - Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Dusan Vlahovic, Luka Jovic, Filip Kostic, Saša Lukic, Nikola Milenkovic - have played successfully in Serie A. Nor should we forget Serbia's leaders Dušan Tadic and Aleksandar Mitrović. Both players have been very productive this season. The Brazilian team has a very strong squad. The team is one of the favourites in the tournament. Bookmakers do not believe in the success of Serbia. The "yellow-green" will delight their fans in the opening match of the World Cup 2022 and achieve a confident victory.