The United States defeated one South American club in Peru on Friday, and next the Stars and Stripes will look to conquer Brazil in a matchup on Sunday.
Like most of the world, Brazil has owned the United States in soccer, winning 15 and drawing one of 17 all-time matches between the two countries. The U.S. came close to topping the five-time World Cup winners in the 2009 Confederations Cup, but Brazil rallied from two goals down to win.
Brazil won the last meeting 4-1 in 2012.
Can the United States make their home-field advantage count? Here’s what you need to know about the match:
The Basics
Who:
What:
International Friendly
When:
Tuesday, Sept. 8
Where:
Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Mass.
Time:
8 p.m. EST
Channel:
ESPN 2/Univision (US), Planeta Futbol (Mexico); (International viewers, click here for your local provider)
Odds:
USA 10/3, Brazil 5/6, Draw 5/2
Over/Under: 2.5 Goals, Under (21/20), Over (3/4)
Both Teams to Score: Yes (4/6), No (11/10)
Prediction:
With Neymar likely to feature from the onset of the match, this is a much more dangerous Brazil side. His country dominated Costa Rica but only won 1-0, clinical finishing against the Stars and Stripes is a must. 3-1 Brazil.
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USA vs. Brazil: Time, Channel & Prediction