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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 17: Filipe Luis (L) of Brazil battles for the ball with Paolo Hurtado of Peru during a match between Brazil and Peru as part of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifiers at Arena Fonte Nova on November 17, 2015 in Salvador, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
SALVADOR, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 17: Filipe Luis (L) of Brazil battles for the ball with Paolo Hurtado of Peru during a match between Brazil and Peru as part of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifiers at Arena Fonte Nova on November 17, 2015 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)Buda Mendes/Getty Images

Copa America 2016: Sunday Group Times, Odds, Live Stream and TV Schedule

Gianni VerschuerenJun 12, 2016

Brazil and Peru will meet with a ticket for the knockout stages on the line during Sunday's Copa America Centenario action, as three teams are still vying for the top two spots in Group B.

Ecuador have so far drawn with Brazil and Peru and chase those two sides by two points, so they'll have to beat winless Haiti to have any chance of advancing. For Brazil, a draw against Peru will do, as they have the advantage in goal difference, but a win would secure the top spot and ensure Dunga's troops have a top seed entering the knockout stages.

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Here's a look at the schedule for Sunday, complete with match odds:

6:30 p.m./11:30 p.m.Ecuador Win: 1-4Draw: 81-10Haiti Win: 25-1
8:30 p.m./1:30 a.m. (Monday)Brazil win: 8-13Draw: 50-13Peru Win: 73-10

Fox Sports will broadcast the matches in the U.S, while Premier Sports will do so for the UK. The action can also be streamed live at Fox Soccer 2GO (U.S.) and FuboTV (U.S.).

Preview

Peru were left kicking themselves after surrendering a two-goal lead against Ecuador in their last match, as the 2-2 draw means Brazil and Ecuador are in the driver's seat heading into the last round of group-stage fixtures.

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 17:  Filipe Luis of Brazil celebrate a scored goal during a match between Brazil and Peru as part of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifiers at Arena Fonte Nova on November 17, 2015 in Salvador, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Get

Brazil weren't at all convincing in their opener against Ecuador, but the 7-1 trashing of Haiti on Wednesday should give the side exactly the kind of momentum they need.

Casemiro was booked in that contest and will be suspended for Sunday's match, and his absence will have an impact. The Real Madrid man is the glue that keeps Brazil's midfield together, and Dunga will be left scrambling to find a suitable replacement. Globo (via Selecao Brasileira) took a look at the possible solutions:

Per Goal's Raisa Simplicio and Rupert Fryer, the manager told reporters all of his players are ready to go, which should make the conundrum a little easier to solve: “There is competition between all 23 players. Everyone is prepared to come in and make a difference.”

Gabriel Barbosa would be an intriguing pick, as the Santos man made his way onto the pitch in favour of Jonas in the win over Haiti and immediately appeared to give the team an extra dimension.

The 19-year-old found the net in that match, building on the promise he has shown in preparation for the tournament. Sky Sport's Fabrizio Romano is a fan:

One major advantage both Peru and Brazil will have is the fact Ecuador's match with Haiti is set to take place before theirs. And while just about every pundit expects Haiti to finish the tournament with zero points, there's always the chance Ecuador fall short and take themselves out of the equation.

Brazil's Willian(R) controls the ball next to Peru's Christian Cueva(8) and Luis Advincula during their Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup South American Qualifiers football match, in Salvador de Bahia, on November 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON        (P

Assuming that's not the case, the Peruvians shouldn't be underestimated. They've made it out of the group stage in seven straight Copa Americas, and in Paolo Guerrero, they have an experienced, class striker with a strong scoring record at this level.

Brazil have been something of a mixed bag in recent years, often performing well against underperforming sides such as Haiti but falling short against better, more organised teams. Per SBS' Les Murray, Dunga's influence hasn't been positive:

In the absence of Neymar and Douglas Costa, Philippe Coutinho has stepped up and become the team's creative force, and he put together a stunning performance against Haiti.

The Liverpool man may be ready to lift his play to a higher level and become the attacking midfielder Brazil need against the top teams―the rugged Peruvians will provide him with the perfect test ahead of the knockout stages.

Ultimately, Brazil should have too much individual talent not to qualify for the next round, particularly if Gabigol is given the chance to show what he can do. Don't expect Peru to make it easy for them, however―if Ecuador can make their way past Haiti to begin with, that is.

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