The World Cup qualifications in CONMEBOL keep getting tougher as the fight for the second spot tightens up between Ecuador, Paraguay, Brazil, Colombia, and Uruguay, all within a gap of 3 points. In such a juncture, Brazil hosts Paraguay at the Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo. Brazil has the chance to rise till the second spot if they manage to win this game, and would be going for all three points from the first whistle.]
Newly appointed manager Carlo Ancelotti has a few more star names back in the squad, and would be hoping for an improved performance from his squad after drawing the last match against Ecuador. Paraguay, on the other hand, would pose a serious threat to the Brazilian contingent as they currently sit one spot above the Selecao squad in the qualifying table, accumulating 24 points from the 15 matches played.
Learn more about the best bets ahead of the important clash between the South American heavyweights Brazil and Paraguay.
Best bets for Brazil vs Paraguay
Bet 1: Both teams to score @ +140 according to FanDuel: Both teams, Brazil and Paraguay, have a goal difference of +4 in their tournament so far, having won 6 games each of the 15 played. Paraguay is 2 points ahead of the Brazilian national squad but has scored fewer goals than the home team. Brazil, scoring 20 goals, holds the second-highest record in the qualifying round so far, but their defense has been leaky, conceding 16 goals already. Hence, there is a good chance both teams will register their names on the score sheet at the end of the match.
Bet 2: Total goals Over 2.5 @ +100 as per BetMGM: With both teams fighting for a better spot in the qualifying groups, Brazil and Paraguay have scored 20 and 13 goals, respectively, and have also conceded 16 and 9 goals each, with a goal difference of +4. In a clash between two such high-scoring teams with two leaky defences, the total goals can easily go past 2.
Bet 3: Matheus Cunha to score anytime @-125 as per FanDuel: The 26-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers striker recently got signed for Manchester United and is one of the hottest forwards in the star-studded Brazilian forward line-up to register his name on the scoresheet against Paraguay. Scoring 17 goals and 6 assists for Wolves last season, Cunha will be looking to impress his new fans with a stellar performance.
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Bookmakers are usually spot on about their projections. Some values can be here and there, but going against projections can often cost a lot. However, you have to take risks sometimes. Keeping in mind the form both clubs approach this final with, there is enough entertainment for all sets of fans awaiting.
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