Brazil Open the Game
The opening match of WC Finals happen to be a high quality clash, hosts Brazil should be severely tested by the talented Croatians, as the latter have some top class midfielders in their squad. However, the suspension of top striker Mandzukic will be crucial, and Brazil should be just able to edge this in a tense encounter.
Brazil withe Home Adventage
Five-time winners Brazil will be playing at home in the WC Finals, but strangely local support towards the home side have been limited due to Brazil's social problems. However, Scolari's troops will be encouraged by last year's Confederations Cup performance, and their system will largely be the same as 12 months ago.
Mandzukic sorely missed
Croatia's potential is no longer a secret, with the midfield led by Modric and Rakitic, the team are full of talented players, but it is unfortunate for them to face Brazil without their star striker Mandzukic. Nevertheless, the likes of Jelavic, Olic and Eduardo are still capable of creating trouble. Nerves will a concern for the home side, but Brazil should just win by one goal.
Expected Lineup
| Brazil Formation: 4-3-3 | Croatia Formation: 4-2-3-1 |
|---|---|
| 12 JULIO CESAR Soares | 1 Stipe PLETIKOSA |
| 2 DANIEL Alves | 11 Darijo SRNA |
| 4 DAVID LUIZ | 6 Dejan LOVREN |
| 3 THIAGO Silva | 5 Vedran CORLUKA |
| 6 MARCELO Vieira | 3 Danijel PRANJIC |
| 11 OSCAR dos Santos | 7 Ivan RAKITIC |
| 17 LUIS GUSTAVO Dias | 10 Luka MODRIC |
| 8 Jose PAULINHO | 18 Ivica OLIC |
| 7 HULK | 20 Mateo KOVACIC |
| 9 FRED | 3 Ivan PERISIC |
| 10 NEYMAR da Silva | 9 Nikica JELAVIC |
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