South American international football is back as Brazil take on Chile in a CONMEBOL World Cup Qualification match.

Brazil will be looking to extend their mightily impressive run of 33 games unbeaten run in World Cup qualifying as they host Chile this Thursday. Chile on the other hand will be trying to rain on the Brazilian parade and cause an upset at the Maracana.

Brazil have already qualified for the World Cup, whereas Chile find themselves three points outside the four automatic qualification places - so this could be a huge game for them.

Here's everything you need to know regarding Brazil against Chile.

Date

The Maracana Stadium will host Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Chile on Thursday 24th March 2022.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 28: A general view of Maracana stadium during the match between Flamengo and Vasco da Gama as part of Brasileirao Series A 2017 at Maracana Stadium on October 28, 2017, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Getty Images)

Brazil vs Chile will take place on Thursday 24th March 2022 at the Maracana Stadium. The match will kick off at 11:30 pm GMT.

How To Watch

Football fans will be over the moon to hear that this World Cup qualifier will be televised live on Premier Player HD / Premier Sports.

Live Stream

If you are looking to live stream this World Cup qualifier, you can do so via the Premier Player subscription service. A monthly pass is available for £9.99 or you can get an annual pass for a one-off payment of £129.

You need to have an account or a day pass to access the live stream, so make sure you have everything you need prior to kick-off.

Team News

Alisson Becker of Brazil gestures before a semi-final match at the Copa America in 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 05: Alisson Becker goalkeeper of Brazil gestures before a semi-final match of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Brazil and Peru at Estadio Olímpico Nilton Santos on July 05, 2021 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Leeds United star Raphinha won't be available for Brazil's selection, he pulled out due to testing positive for Covid-19. Arsenal star Gabriel also won't feature as his girlfriend is expecting a child this month. He's been replaced by Athletico Madrid's Felipe.

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is also out with illness, meaning Alisson will likely start.

Neymar also looks set to return after missing three Brazil games on the bounce.

As for Chile - Ben Brereton Diaz has been sidelined for some time now, but he's back in the squad and will be assessed before the game on Thursday.

Star players Arturo Vidal and Alexis Sanchez are both available.

Brazil Predicted XI: Alisson; Danilo, Silva, Marquinhos, Telles; Paqueta, Casemiro, Coutinho; Vinicius Jr, Richarlison, Neymar

Chile Predicted XI: Bravo, Kuscevic, Medel, Maripan; Isla, Aranguiz, Vidal, Pulgar, Suazo; Vargas, Sanchez

Head to Head

Brazil – 5

Draw – 2

Chile – 1

Odds

Here are the odds that various bookmakers are offering to win the game outright:

Brazil – 4/9

Draw – 16/5

Chile – 13/2

Prediction: Brazil 4 - 1 Chile

Vinicius Junior in action for Brazil
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 01: Vinicius Junior of Brazil drives the ball during a match between Brazil and Paraguay as part of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers at Mineirao Stadium on February 01, 2022 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro Vilela/Getty Images)

We anticipate a high scoring match in this one. Brazil are playing some great football at the moment and scoring goals for fun. Chile will also be going for it as they need the win, which may leave them exposed at the back. Expect a goal-fest. We say 4-1.

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