Brazil vs. Chile: Team News, Predicted Line-Ups, Live Stream & TV Info
The Emirates Stadium will play host to two of South America's titans on Sunday as Brazil look to defend a seven-match winning streak against Chile in north London.
Although the clash comes under friendly circumstances, the two teams promise to cause fireworks in a replay of last year's World Cup round-of-16 encounter.
The Brazilians edged that fixture on penalties after David Luiz and Alexis Sanchez scored to see out a 1-1 draw in Belo Horizonte, and another tense matchup awaits this weekend.
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Read on for full viewing information for Sunday's tie, along with all the latest team news, predicted line-ups and match odds.
Date: Sunday, March 29
Time: 3 p.m. BST/10 a.m. ET
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Live Stream: ITV Player (UK), beIN Sports Play (US)
TV Info: ITV (UK), beIN Sports 1 (US)
| March 26, 2015 | Win | France 3-1 Brazil |
| November 18, 2014 | Win | Austria 1-2 Brazil |
| November 12, 2014 | Win | Turkey 0-4 Brazil |
| October 14, 2014 | Win | Japan 0-4 Brazil |
| October 11, 2014 | Win | Brazil 2-0 Argentina |
| March 26, 2015 | Loss | Iran 2-0 Chile |
| January 28, 2015 | Win | Chile 3-2 United States |
| November 19, 2014 | Loss | Chile 1-2 Uruguay |
| November 14, 2014 | Win | Chile 5-0 Venezuela |
| October 15, 2014 | Draw | Chile 2-2 Bolivia |
Team News
Brazil come into Sunday's encounter as the far more upbeat side after beating France 3-1 at the Stade de France on Thursday, while Chile fell to a 2-0 defeat against Iran the same day.
Neither manager picked up any major injury concerns in their respective outings, but Selecao boss Dunga hinted he may hand opportunities to some less-experienced players on Sunday, per Brazil Stats:
"Dunga: "I'll try to give a chance to new names vs Chile, so they can show us in 30-40 minutes what they can offer." pic.twitter.com/dQpHr13BVd
— Seleção Brasileira (@BrazilStats) March 27, 2015"
"Dunga: "Will I make any changes for the Chile game? I don't have names in my head now. But I think that the base will remain the same."
— Seleção Brasileira (@BrazilStats) March 27, 2015"
Should that be the case, the likes of Philippe Coutinho, Garbiel Paulista and Robinho may be among those raising their hand for a start after showing strong form at their clubs of late.
Chile boss Jorge Sampaoli may look to change up his order, too, after the Iran defeat, with Sky Sports' South American correspondent Paulo Freitas noting that some first-team stars were rested on Thursday:
Arturo Vidal, Gary Medel, Alexis Sanchez and Mauricio Isla will be among those looking to start this time around, giving Chile a lineup much more akin to the one that starred in the World Cup last year.
Predicted Formations
Brazil (4-2-3-1)
Jefferson; Danilo, Thiago Silva, Miranda, Filipe Luis; Luiz Gustavo, Elias; Willian, Philippe Coutinho, Neymar; Roberto Firmino
Chile (3-2-3-2)
Claudio Bravo; Jose Fuenzalida, Gary Medel, Gonzalo Jara; Mauricio Isla, Eugenio Mena; David Pizarro, Arturo Vidal, Charles Aranguiz; Alexis Sanchez, Eduardo Vargas
| Brazil Win | 8-11 |
| Draw | 11-4 |
| Chile Win | 4-1 |
| Neymar—First Goalscorer | 7-2 |
Key Players
It took Neymar some time to get up to speed in the win over France in Paris, but after a slow first half, the Barcelona star led with a higher tempo in the second period, notching a match-turning second goal for the Brazilians.
As Barcastuff illustrates, Brazil look a more daunting threat with him in their lineup, and Neymar will assuredly be among those to watch if Dunga decides to start his star attacker against Chile:
"Record BRA in last 21 games with Neymar: 19W - 2D - 0L #fcblive Neymar scored 19 goals, Last L with Neymar: Aug 2013 vs SUI [via @barcstat]
— barcastuff (@barcastuff) March 27, 2015"
Sampaoli has a predatory dynamo of his own in the shape of Arsenal's Sanchez, however, and the Gunners star may be the tide-changer that France couldn't muster in Paris during midweek.
Sanchez played only the second half against Iran and was unable to make the desired impact on that occasion, but the higher demand of Sunday's clash may be the impetus required to see Chile's maestro excel.
Key Battle
Luiz Gustavo vs. Arturo Vidal
For all the attacking marvels among Brazil's ranks, it was actually Luiz Gustavo who some might say shone as a more unassuming star of the triumph at the Stade de France.
The Wolfsburg anchor won his battle for momentum against Blaise Matuidi in midfield, but Juventus general Vidal promises to give Gustavo another ferocious run for his money in England's capital.
Gustavo's placement as a consistent engine-room technician for Dunga's side may go unnoticed at times, but he's nevertheless a pivotal component in creating chances for the likes of Neymar to thrive.
Vidal presents a tantalising encounter for the Brazilian in the middle of the park, and their one-on-one may come to decide who sees a grander share of the clear-cut chances at goal.
