Broadcast info
Who’s playing: Preparation for the upcoming 2018 World Cup tournament resumes, as the CONMEBOL qualifiers return to action with a clash between Brazil and Bolivia.
What time: Kick-off is scheduled at 17:45 PT and 20:45 ET on Thursday, October 6. Fans in Europe – due to the time difference – can tune in at 00:45 UTC, 1:45 BST, and 2:45 CET on early Friday, October 7 to follow the game live.
Which stadium: The venue for this World Cup qualifier is Arena das Dunas, the 31,375-seat stadium in in Natal, Brazil.
What channel:
- In the USA at 20:45 ET on beIN SPORTS USA, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A.
- In Canada on 20:45 ET on beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, fuboTV Canada, beIN Sports Canada
- In Brazil at on 21:45 BRT on SporTV, Globo
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Match facts
- After eight games, Brazil (15 points) boast more than double of Bolivia’s points (seven).
- The Selecao sit in second position in the standings; La Verde are third from bottom.
- Their last meeting saw the five-time World Cup champions win 4-0 in a friendly.
- Brazil have never lost a home game vs. Bolivia (W4, D5).
- The Selecao have conceded only one goal at home vs. Bolivia, whilst scoring 18.
Thiago “Monstro” Silva returns
Despite Thiago Silva being one of Brazil’s most feared defenders, the PSG ace had – up until now – breen frozen out of the national side.
The 32-year-old fell down the pecking order with Dunga after the Selecao crashed out of the 2015 Copa America, and was overlooked by the national side since then.
However, the arrival of Tite has handed Silva fresh hope, as he was handed a call-up for the clashes with Bolivia and Venezuela in the current international break.
The former AC Milan center-back will be keen on protecting Brazil’s goal, as the five-time World Cup champions look to maintain their winning streak. Since the shock defeat to Peru, Neymar and Co. have won their last two games.
Their last tie was against Colombia, which saw Philippe Coutinho and the Barcelona superstar get on the score sheet en route to a 2-1 victory.
Bolivia are also unbeaten in their last two games, but their most recent tie saw them play out a goalless draw with Chile.
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