Chile vs Brazil Predicted Lineups: World Cup Qualifying

10:24am on Wednesday 9th October 2024
By Jake Skudder

As Chile host Brazil in a pivotal World Cup Qualifying clash, both sides are facing significant pressure. Brazil's manager Dorival Junior, who has only been at the helm for less than a year, is seeing his side struggle, sitting outside the automatic qualification spots.

Meanwhile, Chile, under Ricardo Gareca, are enduring an even tougher time, languishing near the bottom of the table after a series of disappointing results. Both teams desperately need a win to boost their qualification hopes for the 2026 tournament.

The Selecao have traditionally dominated this fixture, losing just one of their last 19 meetings with La Roja, and they’ll be looking to continue that streak despite their current woes. Chile, on the other hand, need to bounce back quickly after a dismal run of form, including a shocking home loss to Bolivia.

Chile Predicted Lineup

Ricardo Gareca has made several changes to his squad in an effort to halt the team's poor form. Veterans like Mauricio Isla and Gabriel Arias have been dropped in favour of younger talents, with an eye on revitalising the squad.

Notably, star forward Ben Brereton Diaz has also been left out due to poor form for both club and country. The absence of Alexis Sanchez, still recovering from injury, further complicates matters for Chile's attack.

In midfield, Charles Aranguiz and Erick Pulgar are expected to offer experience and stability, while younger players like Osorio and Echeverria may get a chance to inject energy.

Up front, Eduardo Vargas will likely lead the line, hoping to find a breakthrough against a vulnerable Brazilian defence.

Chile Predicted Lineup to face Brazil

Cortes

Hormazabal

Maripan

P. Diaz

Galdames

Valdes

Osorio

Echeverria

Pulgar

Vargas

Davila

Here is how the side last lined up

Cortes; Hormazabal, Maripan, P Diaz, Galdames; Valdes, Osorio, Echeverria, Pulgar; Vargas, Davila.

Brazil Predicted Lineup

Brazil are dealing with several key injuries, especially in defence. Goalkeeper Alisson is out with a hamstring injury, so Ederson is expected to take his place. Defenders Bremer, Eder Militao, and Guilherme Arana are all unavailable, which means Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhaes is likely to start alongside Marquinhos.

In attack, Brazil will also be without Vinicius Junior, who withdrew due to a neck injury. Despite this, Rodrygo and Endrick are poised to lead the frontline, supported by Raphinha on the wing. Dorival Junior’s midfield options include Bruno Guimaraes and Lucas Paqueta, who will aim to control the tempo of the game and supply the forwards with the service needed to unlock Chile's defence.