These two teams haven’t opened the 2024 Copa America very well, with Brazil shockingly playing 0-0 against Costa Rica and Paraguay losing to Colombia. Now, the latter result isn’t odd, but Brazil’s performance was a sensation—in a bad way.
Before Betting on Paraguay vs. Brazil
Paraguay confronted a hard opponent in Colombia, a team that had gone 22 matches without a loss. Therefore, it’s not strange that they lost against Los Cafeteros, 2-1. Paraguay was solid in the opening phase of the game, yet it lost the pace at the end of the first half.
Alborroja allowed two goals in a short span yet managed to reduce the deficit midway through the second half. However, they lacked the stamina and consistency to overturn the result entirely. Paraguay’s matches are inefficient, with seven of the previous nine ending with under 2.5 goals.
Brazil’s goalless draw against Costa Rica marked their fifth consecutive competitive match without a victory – an unusual occurrence in the annals of Brazilian football. The main gripe? Brazil’s attack was toothless, with Vinicius Junior and others displaying a concerning level of narcissistic play that hampered their team. It seems that Ronaldinho had a point when he stated that this team doesn’t have a quality.
With no room for further errors, Brazil’s current predicament leaves them in a dire situation. Any wrong step from now on could severely complicate their path toward the title and, eventually, leave Selecao empty-handed once again, extending the soccer crisis this country has endured over the past decade.
Paraguay vs. Brazil Head to Head
In their recent history, during the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, Brazil defeated Paraguay twice – 0-2 in Asuncion and 4-0 at home. Notably, Brazil has triumphed in their last four encounters against Paraguay without conceding a single goal.
Paraguay vs. Brazil 2024 Copa America Offshore Betting Odds
Paraguay has certain potential, yet it is quite limited. So, despite the recent setbacks, betting on Brazil seems the wiser choice for this encounter.
