Team News
Italy
- Having secured a hard fought 4-3 win over Japan, Italy joined Brazil in the Confederations Cup semi finals and with six points acquired, Cesare Prandelli may opt to rest a number of key starters.
- The likes of Andrea Pirlo, Gianluigi Buffon and Mario Balotelli are set to drop to the bench for the game with Brazil as the Azzurri aim take top spot in Group A.
- Daniele De Rossi is Prandelli's only enforced absence, with the midfielder suspended.
Brazil
- A 2-0 win over Mexico was sufficient enough to ensure Brazil became the first team to qualify for the semi finals of the Confederations Cup, as Neymar and Jô netted to secure all three points for the hosts.
- Guaranteed a place in the last four of the competition, head coach Luis Felipe Scolari make ring the changes, with only Dani Alves and man of the moment Neymar expected to retain their place in the starting XI.
Prediction
- There is little at stake between the two teams, having both qualified for the semi finals following their respective victories over Japan and Mexico on Wednesday evening.
- Cesare Prandelli will be expected to make a number of changes from the team that overcame Japan, with the likes of Andrea Pirlo and Mario Balotelli set to be rested, while Daniele De Rossi is ruled out through suspension.
- Luis Felipe Scorlari looks set to alter his starting XI also as the hosts aim to secure a third group win at the expense of their European counterparts.
- Only Dani Alves and Neymar look set to retain their place in the first team for Brazil as they aim to end the group section of the competition win maximum points.
- While both teams will likely rest a number of regular starters, the need to secure a victory in order to avoid Spain in the semi finals will likely play on the minds of Italy and Brazil.
- However, with home advantage playing a part, Brazil will look to sneak the win in what should be a hotly contested encounter, while conceding their first goal of the tournament in the process.
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