Venezuela vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups

Background

Venezuela and Brazil will face off in a highly anticipated friendly match on Friday, March 25, 2023. The match will be played at the Estadio Olimpico de la UCV in Caracas, Venezuela. Both teams will be looking to make a statement in this match, as they prepare for the upcoming Copa America tournament.

Team news

Venezuela will be without several key players for this match, including Josef Martinez, who is recovering from a knee injury. However, the team will still be led by experienced players such as Salomon Rondon and Tomas Rincon. Brazil, on the other hand, will be at full strength for this match, with Neymar, Vinicius Junior, and Richarlison all expected to start.

Predicted lineups

Venezuela (4-4-2): Fariñez; Rosales, Chancellor, Ferraresi, Hernandez; Rincon, Moreno, Soteldo; Rondon, Cordova.

Brazil (4-3-3): Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Silva, Sandro; Casemiro, Fred, Paqueta; Neymar, Vinicius Junior, Richarlison.

Prediction

Brazil will be the heavy favorites in this match, but Venezuela has a good record at home. The match is likely to be close, but Brazil should ultimately have too much quality for Venezuela. Brazil to win 2-1.