Serious business begins in World Cup 2014 on this Saturday. Half of the teams have gone home. And the other half are just one bad day away from going home. Brazil kick-starts the second round with a match against familiar rivals Chile. They will be glad that they are not facing Spain or the Netherlands and facing Chile instead, an opponent they are comfortable against.

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The H2H record between these teams has been a one-way traffic. Brazil has won 10 of the last 12 matches and never lost to Chile at home. The Chileans will believe that there is always going to be a first time. If any Chilean team is going to beat Brazil, it is this one. This is the best the country has produced in recent times.

Chile’s game is based on the principle of unbridled attack. They keep on attacking no matter what happens, with delightful passes and dribbles. Their style is familiar to Brazil. They were the past masters of it, but their current lot plays a more pragmatic brand of soccer.

Brazil’s fortunes hinge on Neymar’s boots. Or it appeared so in the league matches. It is time the rest of the squad stepped up the game.

Players

Fred and Oscar have had rare moments of glory. But overall they were disappointing. The same is the case with Hulk.

Chile, on the other hand, gets contribution from all of its players. They have some stars in their line-up, such as Alexis Sánchez and Aturo Vidal. But they are just vital cogs in a well-oiled machine.

None of the teams have any injury concerns.

Brazil-Chile Prediction

Brazil possesses a psychological edge over Chile, and that is likely to guide them to the quarterfinals.

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