Cameroon vs Brazil Prediction: Brazil will give Indomitable Lions zero chance

On Friday, Cameroon will need to defeat Brazil at the Lusail Iconic Stadium to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. With only one point after two games, the Indomitable Lions must win and hope for a tie or a Serbian victory against Switzerland by a single goal in the other Group G matchup. At the same time, the Selecao merely need a point to finish in the first place.

Cameroon Starting 11 (4-3-3): N’Koulou, Castelletto, Fai, Tolo, Hongla, Anguisaa, Kunde, Aboubakar, Chupo-mOTING, Toko Ekambi.

Brazil Starting 11 (4-3-3): Ederson, Marquinhos, Bremer, Fabinho, Fred, Paqueta, Anthony, Rodrygo, Jesus.

Last Five Matches: DLDDL

FIFA World Ranking: 38th

Cameroon will need to show a lot of will if they want to get anything against one of the tournament favorites on Friday. They scored twice in quick succession in the second half thanks to goals from Vincent Aboubakar and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. The African team lost their first game of the group stage, 1-0, to Switzerland, with a goal scored by Breel Embolo, born in Switzerland. The Indomitable Lions had just as many shots on goal as their opponents but ultimately fell short, necessitating a win or a draw against Serbia in their next match. After falling behind 3-1 after Jean-Charles Castelletto's early opener, Rigobert Song's team rallied to earn a 3-3 draw and avoid elimination from the competition. This was Cameroon's ninth straight loss at the World Cup.

Last Five Matches: WWWWW

FIFA World Ranking: 1st

Winning their first two games at the World Cup for the first time since 2010, when they reached the quarter-finals, Brazil has secured their spot in the round of 16. The Selecao have yet to allow an opponent to score in this tournament. They opened with a 2-0 win over Serbia, with both goals scored by Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison in the second half. Next, Tite's squad didn't score until deep into stoppage time in a 1-0 triumph over Switzerland. Given their wealth of offensive options, the goal's late arrival from Casemiro may be surprising. Neymar scored twice, and Fred and Fernandinho added one more goal as Brazil defeated Mexico 4-1 in the 2014 World Cup group stage.

Song hopes his team can take advantage of facing a Brazil squad that, knowing they are sure to advance as group winners, may not be as powerful as in previous encounters. If the Selecao wins by that margin on Friday, they will advance to face the Group H runner-up, most likely Ghana or Uruguay, in the round of 16.

Prediction: Cameroon needs a win to keep their World Cup hopes alive, but they lack the talent to compete with Brazil. The five-time World Cup champions will punish the African side on the break when they are forced to commit more men forward to try to win the game.

• Both Teams to Score No
• Under 2.5
• X/Brazil

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