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Paraguay vs. Brazil 6/8/21 South American World Cup Qualifications Soccer Pick, Odds, and Prediction

Paraguay vs. Brazil
June 8, 2021 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Over 2.5 +105, Under 2.5 -134
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Paraguay is welcoming Brazil to Estadio Defensores del Chaco in round 8 of the South American World Cup qualifications. Paraguay is still undefeated in these qualifications, but they have only 1 win alongside 4 draws. Brazil has been brilliant so far with 5 wins, and they are at the top of the table.

Paraguay is in solid 4th place in these qualifications with 7 points, 6 scored goals, and 5 conceded goals, but the competition for that spot is massive. In their latest game against Uruguay on the road, Paraguay has had 43% of ball possession, 4 shots on goal, 3 corner kicks, 0 big chances created, and only 68% of the correct passes. This was a tight game, but Paraguay has defended well in this match, and the final score was 0-0. Angel Romero is the leading goalscorer for Paraguay with 4 goals. This game against Brazil was Paraguay’s first match where they hadn’t scored or conceded a goal, but it’s sure nice to keep the clean sheet. Paraguay might be on the World Cup spot right now, but at least a couple of teams beneath them are better than them, and Paraguay will need to stay focused if they want to stay in this 4th place.

Not only Brazil is at the top of the table with 5 wins, but they are also the best team in the attacking end with 14 scored goals, and the best defensive team with only 2 conceded goals. Neymar is the leading goalscorer with 4 goals for Brazil, while Richarlison and Firmino added 3 goals each. In their latest game against Ecuador at home, Brazil was the dominant team with an impressive 65% of the correct passes, 7 shots on goal, 4 corner kicks, 4 big chances created, and 86% of the correct passes. Brazil was creating chances, but they were struggling with scoring goals. Brazil has finally succeeded in the 65th minute, and with another goal in the 94th minute, Brazil has confirmed this win. The final score of this match was 2-0. Brazil now has a 4 points advantage ahead of Argentina in these qualifications, and they will probably qualify from the top spot, but in the upcoming Coppa America, Brazil must stay careful because there are a few good teams that could be a real threat to them.

Brazil is on a 6-game winning streak, but when playing at home, Paraguay has not lost to Brazil in their last 3 games. Brazil is the better team here, but there is barely any value in taking Brazil on the road here, which is why I will take Brazil to win to nil in this one.

Goran Kucar's Free Pick: Brazil to win to nil +140

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Goran Kucar

I was born and raised in Croatia, and with that, I was raised with soccer all around me. I love playing soccer, watching soccer, and now I love writing and handicapping soccer at PickDawgz and SportsChatPlace.

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