Pre-quarter final World Cup 2018: Brazil vs Mexico, kickoffs, lineups, predictions, and betting odds

The 5 times World Cup winner Brazil is going head-on-head with Mexico to secure their place in the quarterfinals, this Monday. The 2 nation's second consecutive meeting will be the fate-deciding match in the World Cup 2018, previously playing a 0-0 draw in World Cup 2014 group stage.

While Brazil gained 7 points with 2 wins and 1 draw from Group E, Mexico of Group F pocketed 6 points with 2 wins and 1 loss. Either it's Brazil or Mexico, the winner will play against the winner of Belgium vs Japan for the semi-finals. Let's not blink even for a moment and enjoy the big clash.

Kick-off time, Venue and Broadcasting

Brazil will take on Mexico at Samara Arena on July 2, Monday, while the kick-off time is scheduled for 3 pm BST. 

The game will be live cast on  Fox and Fox Sports 1 for American fans, while the English fans can catch the live moment at BBC One, ITV One, BBC 5 (live commentary). Countries with FIFA members can enjoy the match at national channels in their television.

As for travelers and online viewers, the match can be followed via BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, apple store and with play store apps.

Possible Lineups

As for Mexico, no latest injury concerns are out, while Hector Moreno will serve a one-match suspension and Hugo Ayala is expected to command in defense.

Brazilian right-back Danilo is reported to be on the field against Mexico, recovering after a thigh injury lately. 

However, Brazil's game maker Marcelo with a back spasm is doubted for his presence, though is not officially ruled out, also the winger Douglas Costa has not got a thumbs up from recovery.

The possible lineups for the game are:

Brazil XI: Alisson, Fagner, T. Silva, Miranda, Marcelo, Coutinho, Casemiro, Paulinho, Willian, G. Jesus, and Neymar.

Mexico XI: Ochoa, Alvarez, Salcedo, Ayala, Gallardo, Guardado, Herrera, Layun, C. Vela, Lozano and J. Hernandez.

History

Brazil and Mexico have clashed 40 times before, with 23 wins in the side of Brazil. The 2 nations most recently met at World Cup 2014 playing a 0-0 draw in the group stage.

Predictions and Betting Odds

For the match on the way this Monday, out of 100% participants, 43% voted for Mexico's win and 32% in favor of Brazil while 25% predicted the match draw within 90 minutes of the game.

As per Betfair, the possible betting odds results are:

• Brazil to win 3-0: 10/1
• Mexico to reach quarter-finals: 10/3
• Neymar to score as Brazil win in normal time: 11/3

The bet odd points stands as 1.5 for Brazil, 8.0 for Mexico's win and 4.33 for the match draw which means if you are to place $100 in Brazil's win, then the right prediction will sum up to $150 while $800 and $433 will be for Mexico's win and draw match respectively.

Note: Odds subject to change.

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