Scotland vs Brazil — Prediction
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The analysis
Brazil simply cannot afford to drop points against Scotland, and they won't. Despite Scotland's improvement, Brazil's individual quality — Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Casemiro — is on a completely different level. Brazil should take control from the opening whistle.
Brazil's front line — Vinícius, Rodrygo, with Casemiro shielding behind — is a clear tier above Scotland, and the Seleção will be motivated to take early control of the group.
Scotland's main hope is set-pieces and Robertson's deliveries; that aerial threat is the principal risk to a Brazil clean sheet, even as the result itself looks secure at 85.
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