Brazil eye victory against Panama in an international friendly as they play in Portugal
Kick-off : 5:00 PM (Local)
Venue : Esatdio do Dragao, Porto
Brazil had a bad 2018 FIFA World Cup as they were knocked out by Belgium in the quarter-finals. But will now be hoping to get back to winning routine as they play Panama in Portugal.
This is their first game of the year and they will be looking to make this year memorable as the Copa America ain’t far away in which they have Peru, Bolivia and Venezuela in their group. So it should be a good preparation.
Brazil know Panama are a tough side which featured in in 2018 World Cup and they wouldn’t take them lightly and play to potential.
On the other hand, Panama know their football is on the rise after they secured qualifications to the World Cup and should continue on the right path.
Panama know they are playing one of world football’s greats in Brazil and they will have to give their all and hope for the best.
Brazil have an excellent record against Panama and they will look to continue the good work.
Team news and possible line-ups
Abdiel Arroyo is available for Panama for the Brazil game and will likely play.
As for the Selecao, Neymar is injured and hence will be unavailable.
Panama XI : Roberts, Palacios, I. Anderson, F. Escobar, Benitez, Browne, Cooper, E. Walker, Botello, R. Buitrago, Arroyo.
Brazil XI : Alisson, Fagner, E. Militao, Miranda, Telles, Fabinho, Arthur, P. Coutinho, Richarlison, R. Firmino, Anderson.
Prediction
Panama should give their all but the Selecao should win it comfortably in the end. They might win 5-0. The goalscorers might be Richarlison, Roberto Firmino, Coutinho, Arthur and Fabinho.
