TIPS - Brazil VS Senegal

[(Brazil) Strength]:
1. Brazil's head coach is world-renowned Carlo Ancelotti, who took over at the end of May and has led the team to 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in 6 matches, scoring 11 goals with 4 clean sheets.
2. Ancelotti convinced Real Madrid star Vinícius Junior to switch to center forward instead of left winger, and he started in that position last month against Japan.
3. 18-year-old Chelsea youngster Estevao has played 9 times for the national team, scoring 3 goals, and is expected to feature in this match.
4. Brazil have scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging over 2 goals per game, with their offense in full force.
5. Brazil have conceded 4 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging less than 1 goal per game, demonstrating solid defensive performance.

[(Brazil) Neutral]:
1. Raphinha, Gabriel Martinelli, Savinho, and Joelinton were not called up.

[(Brazil) Weakness]:
1. In terms of recent form, Brazil have lost 2 of their last 3 matches, including a defeat to Japan in their previous Asian tour, showing inconsistent recent performance.
2. The two teams have faced each other 2 times in total, with Brazil recording 1 draw, and 1 loss, putting them at a disadvantage.

[(Senegal) Strength]:
1. Senegal's head coach Pape Thiaw was appointed in December 2024, with a coaching record of 10 wins and 2 draws, achieving a win rate of 83.3%.
2. Senegal have 7 wins and 3 draws in 10 matches, scoring 22 goals and conceding only 3, topping Group B to directly qualify for the 2026 World Cup, marking their 4th World Cup appearance (3rd consecutive).
3. Sadio Mane (who scored a brace against Brazil in 2023), Nicolas Jackson, Iliman Ndiaye, and Ismaila Sarr form the attacking line.
4. Strasbourg defender Mamadou Sarr (on loan from Chelsea) and 17-year-old Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye received their first call-ups and are expected to make their debuts.
5. In terms of recent form, Senegal are currently on a strong run with 4 consecutive wins, showing good recent performance.
6. Senegal have scored 15 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging 3 goals per game, with their offense in full force.
7. Senegal have conceded 3 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging less than 1 goal per game, demonstrating solid defensive performance.
8. In their last 2 encounters, Senegal scored 5 goals and conceded 3, holding the advantage in offensive and defensive data.

[Tips]:
Both teams are refining their lineups and tactics for next year's World Cup, and this match is expected to be fiercely contested.

Comparing their recent form, Brazil have lost 2 of their last 3 matches, while Senegal are currently on a strong run with 4 consecutive wins.

Looking at their head-to-head record, Senegal hold the upper hand.

The AH line is -1.25 for the home side.

Considering Brazil's overall strength is still superior, they are favored to win by a large margin in this match.

[Recommended]:
Brazil (-1/1.5)