{"id":25339,"date":"2014-06-14T02:17:59","date_gmt":"2014-06-14T02:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/?p=25339"},"modified":"2016-02-17T14:26:03","modified_gmt":"2016-02-17T19:26:03","slug":"brazil-vs-mexico-world-cup-2014-group-a-predictions-and-betting-preview-for-june-17-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/brazil-vs-mexico-world-cup-2014-group-a-predictions-and-betting-preview-for-june-17-2014.html","title":{"rendered":"Brazil vs. Mexico – World Cup 2014 – Group A Predictions and Betting Preview for June 17, 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

World Cup hosts Brazil needed some help from a\u00a0controversial call<\/a>, as well as from star striker Neymar,\u00a0to get their tournament off to a winning start against Croatia. Brazil can now virtually secure a place in the last 16 with another win against Group A challengers<\/a> Mexico, who made a more impressive start to their World Cup campaign against Cameroon.<\/p>\n

Top Bet\u2019s complete game prediction<\/a> for Brazil to win its first match 3-1 was spot on. Will our prediction that Brazil wins 2-0 over Mexico also come to fruition? Get a few easy questions from\u00a0our\u00a0World Cup contest\u00a0spot on and win $500 just like that.<\/p>\n[sc:Soccer ]\n

Brazil vs. Mexico, World Cup 2014, Group Stage Betting Preview and Prediction<\/h2>\n

Where<\/strong>: Est\u00e1dio Castelao, Fortaleza, Brazil<\/p>\n

When<\/strong>: June 17, 3:00 PM ET<\/p>\n

Line<\/strong>: Mexico +741<\/strong> at Brazil -376<\/strong>, tie +395<\/strong>; total: 2.5<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0view all World Cup lines<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Betting on Brazil<\/h3>\n

Brazil should consider themselves lucky that they escaped their first match against Croatia with all three points.\u00a0The hosts started slow, and even went behind through a Marcelo own-goal, the first one the country has conceded in World Cup history. But a dubious penalty was\u00a0awarded after an alleged foul on Fred, which sent them on their way to a 3-1 win.<\/p>\n

[sc:WorldCup2014-240 ]It was hardly a championship-caliber performance from Brazil, but considering the amount of pressure those Brazilian players must\u2019ve felt \u2013 as the favorites for the World Cup in their own country \u2013 which likely affected their play, it was an excellent result nonetheless.<\/p>\n

With three points in the bag, expect at least some of the pressure to be released from a Brazilian team that looked uncharacteristically poor in its passing and movement. This could unleash some of the free-flowing, attacking football the country\u2019s so famous for.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a good thing for Brazil that Neymar appears immune to such pressure. The Brazilian star stepped up when everyone else was underperforming to score their equalizer, as well as the winning penalty. With Neymar in fine form and scoring goals, Brazil is a major threat to score every time it goes forward.<\/p>\n

Brazil should also be lifted by Oscar\u2019s very impressive all-around game. The crafty midfielder was seemingly everywhere vs. Croatia, setting up his teammates and even scoring himself. Mexico is a team that will overload the midfield area to disrupt Brazil\u2019s possession, but Oscar\u2019s intelligent movement and technical ability could be the key to unlocking that congested area en route to Mexico\u2019s goal.<\/p>\n

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Betting on Mexico<\/h3>\n

\"Giovani+Dos+Santos+Mexico\"<\/p>\n

Mexico seem to have put their recent disappointing performances behind them, as they delivered an outstanding display in their 1-0 win over Cameroon. Mexico\u2019s unorthodox 3-5-2 formation flummoxed the Indomitable Lions, and it could have a similar effect group favorites with Brazil.<\/p>\n

Mexico completely dominated the midfield zone by crowding it with five players; as a result, they controlled possession (58 percent to 42 percent) throughout the match. This tactic could force Brazil to have its wide forwards, Neymar and Hulk, work more defensively to avoid a similar fate. More defensive effort for those two means potentially less energy for them to threaten Mexico\u2019s goal.<\/p>\n

Speaking of wide men, Mexico\u2019s wingbacks Paul Aguilar and Miguel Layun were excellent against Cameroon. They made the numbers in midfield and consistently supported the team’s attacks. Arguably Brazil\u2019s main weakness lies in their attack-minded fullbacks\u2019 ill-disciplined defending. Aguilar and Layun could have some space to exploit if Brazil fails to address this issue against Mexico.<\/p>\n

Up front, Giovani dos Santos was a constant threat in attack and provided ample support for front man Oribe Peralta. Peralta scored the winning goal against Cameroon, while dos Santos could have scored two goals himself had they not been incorrectly disallowed. dos Santos\u2019 mobility and industry will make him a hard cover for the Brazilian defense. Likewise, don\u2019t discount Peralta\u2019s ability to keep coming up with crucial goals. He scored twice in Mexico’s 2-1 win over Brazil in the 2012 Olympic gold medal game.<\/p>\n

Writer\u2019s Prediction<\/h3>\n

Brazil finally loosens up and plays the attacking football it\u2019s capable of. With the help of Oscar, Neymar tightens his grip on the Golden Boot to fire his team to victory. Take Brazil to win and cover the spread of -1.5<\/a> goals.<\/p>\n[sc:WorldCup2014-490 ]\n

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