Uruguay vs Brazil Preview, Prediction, Lineups and Team News | Copa America 2024 Quarter-finals

Preview

• Tournament: Copa America
• Date: Sunday, July 7
• Kick-off Time: 02:00 am GMT
• Venue: Allegiant Stadium, United States

Uruguay national football team will face the Brazil national football team in the quarter-final game of Copa America at the Allegiant Stadium in the United States. This will be the 80th time both sides meet each other on the international stage.

Uruguay will aim for a positive outcome on Sunday against a side that has struggled in the competition despite being the second-favorite boasting a star-studded team. La Celeste will look for further glory in this tournament and become the most successful team in Copa America’s history. They have bagged wins in each of their three group-stage ties and boast one of the best defence in the competition, conceding only once in the last three games. The game is likely to be in favour of Uruguay who have undoubtedly been the standout team of Copa America 2024

Meanwhile, the Brazil national football team sustained a 1-1 draw with Colombia which was enough to book a place in the quarter-finals. They have drawn four of their last seven international matches in all competitions. Despite enduring a frustrating tournament, they are still one of the favorites to win the competition.

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Uruguay vs Brazil Team News

Uruguay national football team news

Uruguay, on the other hand, is led by former Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa. Maximiliano Araujo was stretchered off in the last game against the USA following a head injury and could be unavailable for this tie. Cristian Olivera could come as a replacement but other than that Bielsa is not expected to make any further changes.

Brazil national football team news

Brazil, on the other hand, is presently led by manager Dorival Júnior who has struggled for wins since his appointment. Their main man, Vinicius Junior will be unavailable for this tie after picking up his second yellow card of the competition against Colombia.

Predicted Lineups

Uruguay national football team Predicted lineup:

Rochet; Nandez, R. Araujo, M. Olivera, Vina; Ugarte, Valverde; Pellistri, De la Cruz, C. Olivera; Nunez

Brazil national football team Predicted lineup:

Alisson; Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Arana; Guimaraes, Gomes; Raphinha, Paqueta, Rodrygo; Endrick

Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off 79 times in the past, with the Brazil national football team securing 40 easy wins and losing 22 games. The other 17 matches ended in a draw between both sides.

Last one result:

Uruguay 2-0 Brazil – FIFA World Cup – October 17, 2023
Brazil 4-1 Uruguay – FIFA World Cup – October 14, 2021
Uruguay 0-2 Brazil – FIFA World Cup – November 17, 2020
Brazil 1-0 Uruguay – International Friendly – November 16, 2018
Uruguay 1-4 Brazil – FIFA World Cup – March 24, 2017

Key Players to Watch out for

Darwin Nunez

Darwin Nunez has been leading the line for the Uruguay national team with former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez warming the bench. Since the arrival of Bielsa last summer, Nunez has bagged ten goals and two assists in eight games for La Celeste.

Raphinha

The Barcelona attacker scored a brilliant free-kick against Colombia to put Brazil ahead in the final game of the Copa America group stage. He hit the ball in the upper corner of the net to help Brazil secure a spot in the quarter-finals. Raphinha will now face his club teammate Ronald Araujo when both Brazil and Uruguay meet at the Allegiant Stadium on Saturday.

Uruguay vs Brazil Prediction

Uruguay national football team have been labeled as one of the favorites to win the Copa America this summer. They have secured wins in all their group games to book a spt in the quarter-finals against Brazil. The 15-time Copa America champions have some of the top sports talents among their ranks and are expected to go further deep in the competition.  La Celeste have one of the tightest defences in the competition, conceding just once in three games.

Brazil national football team, meanwhile, will find it difficult to get past the mighty Uruguay in their next game. However, they are one of the favorites and many pegged them to take back the crown from Argentina this summer. But they managed only one win in their three group games and will be without their best player Vinicius Junior in this tie.

Predicted Score: Uruguay 2-1 Brazil 

Where to Watch Uruguay vs Brazil Live?

Q. Where to watch Uruguay vs Brazil live in India?

The Uruguay vs Brazil game will be televised on Sony Network/SonyLiv.

Q. Where to watch Uruguay vs Brazil live game in UK?

The game between Uruguay and Brazil will be live on Channel 4 in UK.

Q. Where to watch Uruguay vs Brazil in USA?

The match between Uruguay and Brazil will be available on FOX Sports.

Q. Where to watch Uruguay vs Brazil game in Uruguay?

The Uruguay vs Brazil will be live on TV Ciudad for Uruguay fans.

Q. Where to watch Uruguay vs Brazil live in Brazil?

The Uruguay vs Brazil game will be available across TV Globo, and SporTV for Brazil fans.

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