Broadcast info
Who’s playing: The race for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification continues this week when Venezuela welcomes South American giants Brazil. The Samba Boys sit at the second spot in the group with 18 points, one behind group leaders Uruguay. Venezuela, on the other hand, are bottom of the group with only two points out of nine matches played. The hosts are already out of the qualification race, but will be hoping to pull a surprise win over their visitors.
What time:
Which stadium: At the Estadio Olimpico Metopolitano de Merida in Merida, Venezuela. The stadium holds 42,200 fans and was opened 11 years ago.
Which channels:
In the USA on beIN SPORTS USA, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A., beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV
In Canada on beIN Sports Canada, fuboTV Canada, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, beIN SPORTS en Español
In Venezuela on Meridiano Television, TVes
In Brazil on Globo, SporTV
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Match facts
- Brazil have played Venezuela 11 times since 1999
- Out of the 11 meetings, Brazil have won eight, drawn two and lost one
- Venezuela have not beaten Brazil on home soils in those 11 meetings
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in eight of the last 11 games in this fixture
Match forecast
Venezuela are the only winless side so far in this campaign after nine matches. They have not won any of their last matches in all competitions, while Brazil, on the other hand, have won four, lost one and drawn only one of their last six matches in all competitions.
The Green and Yellows come into this match as the favorites having won all their last three qualifying games so far. They beat Ecuador 3-0 away from home last month, then beat Colombia 2-1 at home, before thrashing Bolivia 5-0 in their most recent match.
All eyes will be on the striking due of Philipe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino (pictured below), who play for Brazil and Liverpool in the Premier League. 
The two forwards were on target when Brazil beat Bolivia 5-0 last Wednesday, and the away fans will be hoping that they will continue with their impressive partnership in this match against Rafael Dudamel’s side. With Venezuela having nothing to lose here, Brazil are expected to go all out for the three points.
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