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Brazil will travel to Venezuela for the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifying game on Thursday.
The Selecao is fourth in the South American group with 16 points. Venezuela, on the other hand, is struggling in the bottom three with two wins from 10 matches.
After losing four of the first eight matches, Brazil got their campaign on track with back-to-back wins over Chile and Peru in October. The five-time world champions will look to continue the run of form.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Here’s how to watch this World Cup Qualifier match in the U.S.:
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This UEFA Nations League clash takes place at Estadio Monumental de Maturín, Venezuela and kicks off on Thursday, November 14, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
Venezuela midfielder Jose Martinez will be back after serving the suspension while centre-back Yordan Osorio has been sidelined with injury.
Tomas Rincon will take the captain’s armband as he prepares to win his 139th cap for his nation. Salomon Rondon, 35, will once again lead the attack for the home team.
Venezuela predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Romo (GK) — Gonzalez, Makoun, Ferraresi, Aramburu— Castillo, Rincon, Herrera—Savarino, Rondon, Soltedo
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Vinicius Jr will be back for Brazil after missing last month’s qualifiers. However Real Madrid teammates Rodrygo and Eder Militao, who suffered a season-ending knee injury, will miss the match.
Brazil will also miss the services of talisman Neymar and goalkeeper Alisson Becker. Ederson will take the gloves in Becker’s absence.
Lucas Paqueta returns to the squad after serving the suspension in the last game.
Brazil predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ederson (GK) — Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Abner— Paqueta, Andre—Raphinha, Henrique, Vinicius Jr— Igor Jesus
Injured: Alisson, Neymar, Militao, Rodrygo
Suspended: None
The return of Vinicius Junior and Raphinha will bolster Brazil. While Venezuela’s defense has proven tough, holding both Uruguay and Argentina to draws, they will face a different level of challenge against Brazil. Expect the Selecao to find a way to break through and secure the win on Thursday night.
All times ET
Thursday, November 14
Friday, November 15
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