Brazil winger Neymar. (Photo : Getty Images)
Streaking squad Brazil (4-1-3, 15 points) will look extend their seven-game unbeaten run in the 2018 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL qualifying tournament as they host lowly team Bolivia (2-5-1, 7 points) on Oct. 6, Thursday at the Arena das Dunas in Natal.
Start Time and Streaming Info
The game starts at 9:45 p.m. UTC-3. It can be viewed live Online Thru FuboTV..
Brazil had never lost a contest since their 0-2 opening-game loss to Chile in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers. They are now tied on points with Argentina in the overall standings and is occupying second place as they have a superior goal differential than La Albiceleste.
The team defeated contending squad Colombia, 2-1, in the most recent matchday on Sep. 6 at the Arena da Amazônia in Manaus, Daily Mail Online reported.
Neymar was the man of the match for new head coach Tite's squad as he scored a goal and provided an assist as the Seleção captain played in the whole game.
The 24-year-old 2016 Rio Olympics gold medal-winner helped strike the opening goal with an assist to defender Joao Miranda right at the second minute of the contest.
However, a mistake by the Canarinho cost them the equalizer at the 36th as center back Marquinhos accidentally directed the ball to the team's own net.
The Brazilians made up for the error at the 74th with a brilliant play from Neymar and Philippe Coutinho, with the Liverpool playmaker providing an amazing cross for the streaking Barcelona winger for the winner.
Meanwhile, Bolivia scored a second straight unbeaten effort by holding the reigning Copa America champions Chile to a goalless draw at the Estadio Monumental David Arellano in Santiago, as per Goal.
It was another undefeated performance for head coach Guillermo Angel Hoyos' side after beating Peru, 2-0, in the previous matchday.
La Verde is currently at the eighth place in the overall standings as the tournament reaches its midway mark.
Prediction and Predicted Lineup
The predicted result is a 3-0 romp by Brazil.
Brazil starting lineup (4-3-3 formation): Alisson; Alves, Marquinhos, Miranda, Silva; Willian, Oscar, Augusto; Coutinho, Jesus, Neymar
Bolivia starting lineup (4-2-2-2 formation): Lampe; Rodriguez, Raldes, Zenteno, Bejarano; Flores, Azogue; Arce, Vaca; Duk, Moreno
