2022 World Cup qualifying continues in South America this week and on the 8th of June we have a meeting between Paraguay and Brazil at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción.
The hosts begin this round of fixtures in fourth place on 7 points while the visitors are top of the table on 15 points.
Paraguay come into the match having been held to a 0-0 draw in Uruguay. It was a decent result away from home against a team hoping to finish in the top four positions.
That result means Paraguay have failed to win any of their 3 most recent matches, all of which have come in 2022 World Cup qualifying.
However, they have remained undefeated in each of those 3 games having drawn with Argentina and Uruguay away plus Bolivia at home.
Despite coming back from 2-1 down to take a point from the game, it was a disappointing result for Paraguay who were hoping to take maximum points from the match.
Trends show Paraguay are undefeated in their last 8 games in all competitions, including friendly matches. They are undefeated in each of their last 5 home fixtures but have failed to win any of their 4 most recent home World Cup qualifying matches.
Paraguay have seen under 2.5 goals scored in 3 of their last 4 World Cup qualifying games and have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their 10 most recent home World Cup qualifying matches.
Brazil come into the game having defeated Ecuador 2-0 at home. With the score level at 0-0 at half-time, Brazil made the breakthrough in the 65th minute and added a second goal in the 90th minute from the penalty spot. That result means Brazil have a 100% record in 2022 World Cup qualifying have won all 5 of their fixtures to date.
There have been victories over Bolivia, Venezuela, and Ecuador at home plus Peru and Uruguay away.
Brazil have been difficult to beat in recent matches and they are undefeated in 25 of their last 27 games, including friendlies.
Their World Cup qualifying record shows Brazil have won each of their last 6 matches and are undefeated in their last 22 World Cup qualifying games, a record which includes each of their last 10 on the road.
Trends show Brazil have scored 2 or more goals in 7 of their last 9 away World Cup qualifying fixtures.
Team news and Paraguay could opt for the same starting XI from the previous match. Angel Romero will be supported in attack by Miguel Almiron and Oscar Romero.
Brazil have Douglas Luiz available again and he could come into midfield in place of Fred. Roberto Firmino and Gabriel Jesus are hoping to start up-front alongside Richarlison and Neymar.