Cameroon vs. Brazil 12/2/22 World Cup Soccer Picks, Predictions, Odds

Cameroon and Brazil face off on Friday in a World Cup Group G soccer showdown at Lusail Stadium.

Brazil comes into this game sitting in 1st place in the group having picked up six points. Brazil opened up the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Serbia, and in the last game against Switzerland, they were able to secure a 1-0 victory. Casemiro scored in the 83rd minute and was the difference in that game in Switzerland. Brazil had five shots on target and 54 percent of the possession. Brazil is dealing with plenty of injuries heading into this game, and that includes Alex Sandro, who has been ruled out of this game with a hip injury. Neymar is also dealing with an ankle injury and won’t be able to go in this game. 

On the other side of this matchup is Cameroon, who sits in 3rd place in the group having picked up one point. Cameroon faced off against Switzerland in the first game of the World Cup, and they were defeated 1-0. In the last game against Serbia, Cameroon scored three goals, but the defense gave up three goals, and that game ended in a draw. Cameroon was down 3-1 at one point, but they scored two goals after the 63rd minute, and that led to the draw. Cameroon had 40 percent of the possession and eight shots on target. They need a lot better defense in this game. Goalkeeper Andre Onana has been sent home because of a disagreement with the manager, so that means he won’t be starting here. That means Devis Epassy is expected to start here and there will be a lot of pressure on him here. 

Even though Brazil is banged up, they are still the much better team in this matchup. Cameroon gave up three goals in the last game, and Brazil should be able to run up the score here. Look for Brazil to score at least three goals, and they are going to win here with ease. Back Brazil -1.5 to cash here.