Will Paraguay survive? Paraguay vs Brazil Prediction
One of the matches in the eighth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will take place on Wednesday in Asunción at the "Defensores del Chaco" stadium, where Paraguay will host Brazil. Here's a prediction for this match from the Dailysports expert team.
Paraguay
It's fair to say that "Los Guaraníes" are underperforming at the moment, and their position in the World Cup 2026 qualifying standings comes as no surprise. Paraguay has only managed to earn six points from their seven matches so far. Their sole victory came against a weak Bolivia on home soil.
In their most recent qualifier last weekend, Paraguay played away against Uruguay and earned a point in a 0-0 draw. Interestingly, "Los Guaraníes" looked the more threatening side, creating more dangerous chances. However, it's worth noting that during the Copa América this summer, Paraguay lost all their group-stage matches to Colombia, Brazil, and Costa Rica.
Brazil
The "Seleção" have unexpectedly faced challenges in the current World Cup qualifying campaign. After starting with wins against Bolivia and Peru, Brazil managed to pick up just one point from their next four matches, with the only draw coming at home against Venezuela. As the competition level increased, Brazil suffered defeats to Uruguay, Colombia, and Argentina.
Brazil also encountered difficulties during the group stage of the Copa América, facing Colombia, Paraguay, and Costa Rica. Ultimately, they finished second in the group, two points behind Colombia. However, their campaign ended abruptly in the quarterfinals, losing to Uruguay in a penalty shootout. Over the weekend, Brazil hosted Ecuador and secured a narrow 1-0 victory. Currently, they sit in fourth place in the standings.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The teams met in June during the Copa América, where Brazil triumphed 4-1.
- Brazil has won their last three matches against Paraguay.
- Both teams scored in just one of their last five encounters.
Paraguay vs Brazil Prediction
Unsurprisingly, bookmakers favor Brazil, offering odds of around 1.60 for an away win. We believe Brazil will take the three points and strengthen their position in the standings.
