In the final Group G group stage match, Cameroon (0 win, 1 losses, 1 draw) and Brazil (2-0-0) meet Friday at Lusail Iconic Stadium at 2 p.m. ET (FOX/Telemundo). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cameroon vs. Brazil odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Cameroon steps onto the pitch with just 1 out of a possible 6 points, but still holding the potential to move on. It will take a miracle, as it needs to beat Brazil, but with Canarinho already through to the Round of 16, the Indomitable Lions have a shot. Cameroon also needs Switzerland to fall to Serbia, then it comes down to goal differential.
Brazil posted a 2-0 win over Serbia thanks to a pair of goals from F Richarlison, and M Casemiro bagged a goal at 83′ to break up a scoreless match against Switzerland on Monday. Brazil has been more than fine even with superstar F Neymar nursing an ankle injury.
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Cameroon vs. Brazil odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:54 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Cameroon +720 (bet $100 to win $720) | Brazil -260 (bet $260 to win $100) | Draw +410
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -135 | U: +115)
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Prediction
Brazil 2, Cameroon 1
Moneyline (ML)
Brazil (-260) will cost you more than 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s super expensive, especially since it has very little to play for.
Cameroon (+720) will have its foot on the gas, and it scored 3 goals last time out against Serbia. But it won’t come close to doing that here, even if Brazil plays reserves for a good chunk of the match. CAMEROON +2 (-133) is a strong play, as the Lions will be pushing hard, and it has shown a penchant for goal scoring.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 2.5 (-135) is strong option.
Brazil is a gifted and deep group, and even the reserves are capable of scoring should they get the opportunity. Cameroon played strong defense in the opener, falling to Switzerland 1-0 in the opener. It played a very exciting 3-3 draw against Serbia last time out, and it showed it has the offense to get on the board when it plays more up tempo. That will certainly be the case here, as it is playing for its World Cup life.
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