Published 21:11 IST, June 17th 2021

Brazil vs Peru prediction, team news and Copa America 2021 live stream details

Brazil vs Peru prediction: The two teams will play a repeat of the 2019 Copa America final at the Estadio Nilton Santos on Thursday night.

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Holders Brazil will take on Peru in a repeat of last of 2019 final in ir second game of Copa America 2021. game will be played at  Estádio Nilton Santos and will begin at 5:30 AM IST on Friday, June 18. Here's a look at how to watch Brazil vs Peru on TV, Brazil vs Peru H2H record, team news and our Brazil vs Peru prediction for same. 

Brazil vs Peru prediction and preview 

Brazil got ir Copa America title defence off to a perfect start as y clinched a regulation 3-0 win over Venezuela. PSG star Marquinhos opened scoring in 23rd minute with Neymar and Gabriel Barbosa ding finishing touches to a comfortable win. Selecao have won Copa America nine times in ir history and will look to defend crown this time around, with similar pomp. Brazil h cruised through group stage before defeating Paraguay and Argentina to set up a final clash with Peru. Brazil h won 3-0, thanks to goals from Everton, Gabriel Jesus and Richarlison. Brazil are favourites for crown yet again and will look to continue ir juggernaut on Thursday. 

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Peru meanwhile, is yet to begin ir Copa America campaign and ir game against Brazil will be opener for South American side. Last year's finalists come into tournament with somewhat of a renewed sense of confidence, having me a return to winning ways last time out against Ecuor in World Cup Qualifying action earlier in June. win broke a run of four straight defeats which came against Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Colombia. Peru will hope to build on ir 2019 Copa America showing, and a good performance against holders will certainly boost ir confidence. Noneless, Brazil is favourites and should clinch three points comfortably.

Brazil vs Peru H2H record

Brazil has bragging rights in this fixture and has recorded 34 wins over Peru. two teams have nine draws with Peru only clinching five wins over South American giants. Brazil has defeated Peru in ir last four meetings in all competitions, prevailing by a winning margin of 2+ goals on each occasion.

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Brazil vs Peru team news

Peru has entered somewhat of a transition period, with Ricardo Gareca opting to omit key experienced players like Raul Ruidiaz and Paolo Guerrero, with priority inste placed on developing young talent. Gareca has a fully fit squ at his disposal and a lot will rest on shoulders of experienced Christian Cueva, who has hit 11 goals in 72 international caps. As for Brazil, holders are unlikely to change ir winning combination meaning Gabriel Jesus will start despite Gabigol's goal off bench. 

Brazil vs Peru team news: Predicted XIs

  • Brazil: Alisson; Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Lodi; Casemiro, Fred, Paqueta; Neymar, Jesus, Richarlison
  • Peru: Gallese; vincula, Ramos, Abram, Lopez; Tapia, Yotun; Carillo, Pena, Cueva; Lapula

Brazil vs Peru live stream: How to watch Brazil vs Peru on TV?

Indian fans can watch Brazil vs Peru live on Sony Sports Network, which has Copa America 2021 live brocast in India rights. Copa America 2021 live brocast in India will be available on Sony Ten 1 SD/HD in English with an alternative Hindi commentary offered on Sony Ten 3 SD/HD. Brazil vs Peru live stream in India will be available on Sony LIV app via subscription to platform. Meanwhile, fans can also keep tabs on live match updates, scores and in-game highlights on social media handles of both teams and tournament's official handles.

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21:11 IST, June 17th 2021