While attention is mostly on World Cup qualifiers, there is a potentially thrilling friendly clash between Brazil and Senegal taking place in London on Saturday.
Arsenal's Emirates Stadium will play host to a potential warm up for next summer's tournament between two very exciting sides. Carlo Ancelotti is slowly getting to grips with the Selecao job but his side lost 3-2 to Japan last time out.
Better will be expected with the record five-time World Cup winners under major pressure to have a proper crack at a sixth crown next summer and a first since 2002.
Senegal will likely prove a proper test, with the African side sailing through qualification and jampacked with talent, namely Sadio Mane, Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson and Ismaila Sarr.
Who will come out on top in this high-profile friendly? AllSportsPeople brings you this betting preview complete with the latest tips and odds.
Brazil vs. Senegal preview: Who will win?
Both sides are packed with star power, especially up front, so there should be a few goals and it really could go either way.
Brazil have more quality across their team, and an excellent bench, meaning they might just come out on top. Ancelotti needs to build momentum for next summer and a win here would be a good start.
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Head-to-Head: Brazil vs. Senegal
- The countries have met in two previous friendlies with Senegal unbeaten.
- They drew 1-1 in Singapore in 2019 before Sadio Mane's brace helped Senegal to a famous 4-2 win in Lisbon four years later.
Brazil vs. Senegal: Form Guide
Brazil – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Japan 3-2 Brazil (Friendly)
- South Korea 0-5 Brazil (Friendly)
- Bolivia 1-0 Brazil (World Cup qualifier)
- Brazil 3-0 Chile (World Cup qualifier)
- Brazil 1-0 Paraguay (World Cup qualifier)
Senegal – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Senegal 4-0 Mauritania (World Cup qualifier)
- South Sudan 0-5 Senegal (World Cup qualifier)
- DR Congo 2-3 Senegal (World Cup qualifier)
- Senegal 2-0 Sudan (World Cup qualifier)
- Sudan 1-1 Senegal - Senegal win 4-2 on penalties (Africa Nations Championship)
Brazil vs. Senegal Score Prediction
It feels incredibly likely both sides will score in what could be a potentially thrilling friendly in London. We're backing Brazil to just have a bit too much for Senegal though, with Vinicius Jr. And Estevao tipped for starring roles.
Prediction: Brazil 2-1 Senegal (6/1 with Paddy Power)
Brazil vs. Senegal Team News
Brazil Team News
- Ancelotti has left out several big names from his squad, notably Neymar and Raphinha, but he still has an incredible array of talent to pick from.
- Vinicius Jr. Is likely to get the nod up top ahead of Matheus Cunha, Joao Pedro and Richarlison, while Estevao is set to start out wide.
Senegal Team News
- Senegal will be led by Sadio Mane, who will be looking to repeat his 2023 heroics.
- It is a star-studded Senegal attack with Mane joined up front by Iliman Ndiaye, Ismaila Sarr and Nicolas Jackson.
Brazil vs. Senegal Lineups: Predicted starting XI's
This is how we think these two sides will lineup in London with Vinicus Jr. Leading the line for Brazil and Sadio Mane captaining a very strong Senegal side.
Brazil predicted lineup to play Senegal
(4-2-3-1) Ederson (GK) — Wesley, Marquinhos, Gabriel, C. Henrique — Casemiro, Guimaraes — Estevao, Paqueta, Rodrygo — Vinicius Jr
Senegal predicted lineup to play Brazil
(4-2-3-1) E. Mendy (GK) — A. Mendy, Koulibaly, Niakhate, Diouf — P. Sarr, Gueye — I. Sarr, Ndiaye, Mane — Jackson
Brazil vs. Senegal betting odds
- Brazil to Win: 2/5 with Coral
- Senegal to Win: 71/10 with 10bet
- Draw: 19/5 with Coral
Bet Builder tips: Brazil vs. Senegal
Our bet builder for this one is Brazil to win with both teams to score, over 2.5 goals and Vinicius Jr. To score. That comes in at bigger than 4/1 on Paddy Power.
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How to watch Brazil vs. Senegal: Live stream, TV channel
Here's all the key information on how to watch Brazil vs. Senegal.
- Date: Saturday, November 15
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
- Time: 4:00 p.m.
- TV/Stream: ITV 4/ITVX