Cameroon vs Brazil: Predicted lineup. Injury news and head-to-head

The Seleccaos have nothing else to risk because they are already qualified and will play the last group match at Lusail Stadium.

Cameroon fought valiantly after losing to Switzerland, drawing 3-3 with Serbia in World Cup 2022. Cameroon now have a difficult task, but they will have to face a team that is already qualified in Brazil. The African giants have a clinical striker, and this will be one of their most significant matches.

Brazil demonstrated why they are projected favourites to win the World Cup after qualifying for the Round of 16 with two victories. Tite will rest his regular starter for the knockout stage as Brazil will face the winners of Group G and will hope Neymar recovers in time.

Cameroon vs Brazil: Kick-off: 12: 30 am (IST). 7 pm (GMT)

Cameroon form (all competition): L-D-D-L-D

Brazil form (all competition): W-W-W-W-W

Players to watch

Cameroon

Choupo-Moting

The Bayern Munich striker has been outstanding this season, and his goal-scoring instinct will be crucial for Cameroon to score goals and advance to the next round of this game. Choupo-Moting should be able to replicate his Bayern Munich form against Brazil.

Brazil

Casemiro

He's a calm midfielder who does his job without anyone understanding how Casemiro keeps the club balanced from defence to attack. Admirers swarmed Casemiro following his outstanding goal against Switzerland, which secured Brazil's participation in the round of 16. The Manchester United player's involvement is indispensable for Brazil because he understands where and when to be present when the team is attacking or defending. He is the team's unseen orchestra.

Injury and team news

Cameroon's team announced before their match against Serbia that Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana was withdrawn from the roster due to team issues and would not play any further matches for the country. After his magnificent performance against Serbia, striker Aboubakar will almost certainly play alongside Choupo-Moting in the match.

Due to injuries, Neymar and Danilo will miss the encounter, and Tite will have to make various adjustments as he rests the starters ahead of the Round of 16.

Cameroon vs Brazil: Head-to-Head stats

Matches: 6

Cameroon: 1

Brazil: 5

Draws: 0

Predicted lineup

Cameroon predicted XI (4-3-3): Epassy; Fai, Castelletto, N'Koulou, Tolo; Anguissa, Hongla, Kunde; Mbeumo, Aboubakar, Choupo-Moting.

Brazil predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Alisson; Militao, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Telles; Casemiro; Rodrygo, Guimaraes, Paqueta, Vinicius Jr; Jesus.

Prediction  

Cameroon will need three points after drawing with Serbia. They should be inspired by Tunisia's 1-0 victory over France. Choupo-Moting and Aboubakar will need to be at their best because Brazil has not conceded a single shot on goal, making this the most difficult challenge for the African giants. Meanwhile, Brazil has nothing to lose considering they will play at a much lower pace and will be calmer of the two sides during the encounter.

Prediction: Cameroon 2-1 Brazil