Brazil vs Chile Game Preview, Odds, Live Stream, Picks & Predictions

Neymar Back for Brazil

In the last batch of qualifiers, Brazil managed a 4-0 win over Paraguay sans Neymar and drew 1-1 with Ecuador, with both teams on 10 men. The win over Paraguay was no surprise as Brazil came in as -280 soccer betting favorites, but they were listed as -110 favorites vs. Ecuador prior to the draw.

Brazil clinched World Cup qualification a while back and have been one of the best international soccer picks of the last few years. There’s no real urgency to get results, but manager Tite will want his team to find a rhythm and he’s called up some new faces for the matches vs. Chile and Bolivia. Arsenal’s Gabriels, forward Martinelli and center back Magalhães were called up for the first time and have been two key cogs in the Gunners’ resurgence.

Magalhães had to withdraw from the squad due to the birth of his daughter, while forward Raphinha pulled out due to COVID-19. With Neymar back in the squad, Brazil are an opponent no team wants to face.

Crunch Time for Chile

Chile have won four of their last six matches in qualifying after a slow start and are within striking distance of the intercontinental playoff spot. Most recently, La Roja defeated Bolivia 3-2 on the road as +175 underdogs and fell to Argentina 2-1 in a pick’em.

The roster is full of the usual suspects. This could be the last chance for players like Alexis Sanchez, Arturo Vidal, Eduardo Vargas, Claudio Bravo and Mauricio Isla to play in a World Cup. That will weigh heavily on the minds of an aging Chile roster, so expect them to leave it all on the pitch.

La Roja have won their last two road matches, which have been their only two away wins of the qualifying campaign. Notably, they’ve scored more than one goal just once in eight previous away games.

Brazil vs Chile Head-to-Head

Brazil have historically been a great pick to bet online in this fixture, with 53 wins, 13 draws and just eight losses. Last September, Everton Ribeiro’s second-half goal gave Brazil a 1-0 win in Santiago. Brazil came in as +105 road favorites and was able to cover the ½-goal spread.

The Seleção have won the last three meetings and kept shutouts in each one. Just one of the last 18 matches between these two sides has been won by Chile, a 2015 World Cup Qualifier in Santiago.

Brazil vs Chile Name Game Information

• Game: Brazil (12-0-3, 1st) vs. Chile (5-7-4, 6th)
• Location: Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Day/Time: Thursday, 7:30 p.m. ET
•  Live stream: fubo.tv

Brazil vs Chile Betting Lines

Brazil vs Chile Prediction

Chile are being disrespected given how important this match is for them. La Roja are one-goal underdogs (+110) in the sportsbook. Chile did keep things close when they fell to Argentina in January and there’s no reason this match can’t be a competitive one.

The moneylines are interesting as well, as Chile are +675 underdogs. Taking history into account, you can understand why, but the international careers of multiple Chile players could potentially be over in a weeks’ time if they don’t get a result in this match. A draw at +340 seems very appealing while Brazil at -230 is less so.

Last time these teams met, only one goal was scored and Brazil have scored one or fewer goals in four of their last six matches. Granted, Neymar hasn’t played in Brazil’s last three matches. Meanwhile, Chile have averaged just a goal per game in away matches but have scored in their last three.

There is a result here that neither team would be furious with and that’s a draw. If it happens, Chile’s fate would rest on other matches. If they were able to defeat Uruguay in the closer, there’s still a decent chance they’ll come in at least fifth. For Brazil, at least it preserves their undefeated record. I think Chile +1 and Chile over ½ are good picks but if we’re trying to extract the most value from this match, a draw at +340 is the way to go.

Pick: Draw (+340)