The Brazilian team is looking for its first victory in the 2026 World Cup against Haiti this Friday (19), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Lincoln Financial Field, in Philadelphia. After the draw in the debut, predictions point to a positive and convincing result for Carlo Ancelotti’s team.
Main predictions for the game
- Final result: Brazil’s victory (high probability, with favorable odds around 1.14). Haiti is an underdog and should have difficulty holding off the Brazilian attack.
- Most likely score: 3-0 or 4-0 for Brazil. The Seleção tends to dominate and convert superiority into goals, especially with space in the second half.
- Do both teams score?No. Haiti has limited offensive power and Brazil must maintain a concentrated defense.
- Vinícius Jr scores or assists: Yes. The attacker is the main reference and must decide the match.
- Over 2.5 goals in the match: Yes. Brazil usually opens the scoring early and expands against weaker teams.
Endrick’s likely lineup and role
Brazil (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Douglas Santos; Fabinho (Casemiro), Bruno Guimarães; Raphinha, Matheus Cunha (Igor Thiago), Vinícius Júnior.Technical: Carlo Ancelotti.
The fans are pressing for minutes from Endrick, who impressed in training and could come on in the second half to seal the victory. Without Neymar (calf injury), the young man represents the main offensive novelty.
Haiti (4-4-2): Placide; Arcus, Adé, Delcroix, Expérience; Jean Jacques, Bellegarde, Providence, Deedson; Pierrot, Isidor.Technical: Sébastien Migné.
Haiti must defend itself in a low block and try to exploit mistakes in counterattacks, but the tendency is to suffer with Brazilian possession of the ball.
Why Brazil should win handily
After the draw with Morocco, Ancelotti demanded greater intensity. Group C requires immediate reaction to not depend on parallel results. Haiti, in last place, offers the ideal opportunity for the Seleção to regain its goal difference and confidence. Historically, Brazil dominates clashes against lower-ranked teams.
Where to watch live
Broadcast on TV Globo, SBT, SporTV, NSports, ge TV, CazéTV (YouTube), Globoplay and Prime Video.